The Retro Toys Blog
Toys Moved By The Wind
Don't confuse them with wind-up toys. Yes, most of these toys are also purely mechanical. But they don't have real engines or any complex mechanism. These toys are powered only by the wind. Wind power typically causes some kind of spinning which makes the toy move. Except with kites. They are entirely different matter.
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14 Blogs and Sites About Retro Toys, Automata and All That Stuff You Love
It's funny how many sites republish Amazon feeds or other automated content about toys, and how few places write and publish something really unique and interesting. Few but not zero, fortunately. We are not alone, there are some other lovely blogs and sites with a lot of high quality information and pictures about retro and mechanical toys and vintage automata.
Of course I'm not that crazy to share the sites with you, they are all our competitors. The article is over, good bye!
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Top 7 Tips For Making Great Toys
Already convinced that you want to make toys yourself? This is good. We tried hard to convince you with the previous posts ;) Now here is something on the "how" side:
- Use Natural Materials
- Choose Original Toy Design
- KISS
- Test With Paper
- Paint Your Toys
- Use Cams and Cranks
- Remember the Safety
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Top 10 Reasons Why Wooden Toys Rock
If you ever wondered what kind of toys to buy for your kids don't go further without reading this:
- Wooden toys are eco-friendly
- And you can make them yourself
- They are long-living
- And just feel better
- They are easy to paint
- Kids can assemble and disassemble them
- Wooden toys are safe
- You can decorate your home with them
- You can find handmade wooden toys
- Just see inside why they are so cool!
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Top 10 Reasons Mechanical Toys Are Better Than Video Games
Ever thought about comparing mechanical toys to video games? Maybe not. That's why I did it for you.
And guess what? Mechanical toys win:
- They can be a great gift
- They help you spend more time with your children
- They are educational
- You can build them too
- They are cheap
- They are eco-friendly
- You can see how they work
- They are non-addictive
- They encourage activity
- They are stylish
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