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DIY toys that talk

Oct 8th 2007 8:00PM There is something special about toys that talk. I guess the whole idea of personifying a toy is exciting to many of us. Your fascination probably started with that doll that could be programmed to say your name, or your talking remote control car. ... (0 Comments)

Chinese toy recalls: What better reason to build a toy?

Nov 9th 2007 6:00PM In honor of yet another round of recalled products originating in that country, I give to you a selection of toys and things that you can make and do yourself. None of these neat ideas requires lead based paint, poison toothpaste or tainted pet food. ... (1 Comments)

Nine free toy patterns at Knitting Daily

Aug 27th 2007 8:00AM I've already mentioned that Interweave Press publishes some of the best magazines out there for people who are interested in working with yarn, fabric, or beads, and I've posted about their new-ish sites, Knitting Daily and Beading Daily (the latter ... (0 Comments)

Adorable plushies: this site has the cutest stuffed toys

Dec 6th 2007 4:00PM This little fellow is named Happy Bread. He lives with all the other utterly adorable plush toys at My Paper Crane. The site sells the arts and craft creations of Heidi Kenney. Other funny little characters at My Paper Crane include plush milk ... (0 Comments)

Keep crappy-meal toys from clogging your house

Jul 25th 2007 12:00PM So your kid likes those little toys you get at fast-food places (not that any of us ever eat there, ahem), but you can't stand the sight of them in your house, clogging up the disposal, the VCR, the toaster, your bathtub or toilet, not to mention the ... (4 Comments)

Craft a paper toy transformer

Oct 19th 2007 2:00PM Unbelievable! Paper Toy Transformer ... - video powered by Metacafe Check out this video if you're looking to have a little fun, take a break from paper airplanes and make something really cool. You'll learn how to make a paper toy ... (0 Comments)

Steampunk raygun: neo-Victorian toy makeover

Oct 25th 2007 8:00AM Rayguns are pretty cool: they have an immensely interesting and arcane look, but they're science-fiction enough to not be able to hurt anyone in real life. They've got style and flash. No retro-futuristic heroine or hero should ever be without ... (0 Comments)

How to wrap odd-shaped toys for Christmas

Nov 30th 2007 4:00PM Not all Christmas gifts fit easily into a box or a bag and, of course, children's toys never seem to be simple. Wrapping a toy guitar, dollhouse or tricycle can be a challenge even for a professional. For those odd-sized gifts, you need a little ... (8 Comments)

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