Thread: Where are the toy makers?

Here are some more toys

The first is a Koala Gym made with those small clip on little Aussie Koalas that clip onto a pencil. The middle pole has arm that spins around.


This is a maypole, the Koalas are on a chain and as you spin the handle, the koalas swing out. It was a bit of a challenge making the top spin freely.



This is perhaps my favourite Teddy Bear toy... the bi-plane. The pocket for the bear was bored out from the front where the engine is and then drilled down from the top of the fuselage to make the cockpit. Finally the engine was turned on the lathe to fill in the front hole in the fuselage.



Hope you get a chance to make some of these toys

Just remember these ones have small bits on them and so there must be an age limit.

Chipman

Love the biplane.

I quite like both your toys. I have made a few over the last couple of years. Take a look, tell me what you think. More to come later. Kids birthdays soon.

You have got some nice toys there Garell,

I am sure your kids love them. I always reckon that people appreciate things more when they know it is made for them. My son is 29 and has kept the train and carriages I made for him when he was a kid (doesn't play with it!)

I really like your train

Don't forget to post your pics when you make your next lot


Chipman

Originally Posted by Chipman

The first is a Koala Gym made with those small clip on little Aussie Koalas that clip onto a pencil. The middle pole has arm that spins around.

Hi Chipman,

That's brilliant... I've always wondered what do do with those little blighters once you've paid your $2 (or whatever it is these days) for whatever charity fundraiser is on.

I hope you don't mind of I copy your idea

cheers,
Dave

Originally Posted by Ozkaban

Hi Chipman,

That's brilliant... I've always wondered what do do with those little blighters once you've paid your $2 (or whatever it is these days) for whatever charity fundraiser is on.

I hope you don't mind of I copy your idea

cheers,
Dave

Absolutely not! I would be glad for anyone to make copies or use these posts to get ideas... after all that is what it is all about.

When I stop my current job (some say retire!) I want to make toys for kids/charities etc so if there is a whole bunch of us doing it, then it is even better!

As always, I would encourage all to post their pics when they are done.

Cheers,

Chipman

Nice work Chippy, just glad my SWMBO is not here to see it... she a TBA




















(TBA... teddy bear addict)

Wonderful stuph!

All you toyboys should be well pleased with yourselves!!

Ah! an Arctophile

TBA... teddy bear addict)[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the comments... I have quite a few friends who are TBA's

OK for today's toy

This is obviously a light house but with a difference. it is actually a night light with a blue LED in it. It is powered from any 9V plug pack. The switch down the bottom allows you to not only turn it off but to choose two modes of operation. ON or FLASH

And what is it made from....

Wait for it.....

Would you believe MDF!

Cheers,

Chipman

OK you toy makers, I will be running out of pictures soon so it is time for you to post pics of your toys!

love the swings,

how much do these generally sell for? (and the imports)

might be an idea to propose a deal with the local IGA, Raffle an item (or a group of items) every Saturday, anything under X value you keep full takings, 50-50 after that

Originally Posted by Chikoroll

love the swings,

how much do these generally sell for? (and the imports)

might be an idea to propose a deal with the local IGA, Raffle an item (or a group of items) every Saturday, anything under X value you keep full takings, 50-50 after that

In answer to your questions:

I don't sell anything! they are gifts.. some have been given to my school for fundraising and I think they may have gone for $20-$30 but hardly a good guide. I prefer not to know what they sell for!

I am not sure what you mean by imports.... if you mean imported swings like these, I have never seen any. I specialise in original designs (if there is ever anything truly original) as that is part of the satisfaction I get from doing this craft.

I guess if I was wanting to make a business out of it, I would not be posting pictures here! but I am more interested in making things for kids and helping other like minded individuals do it too....much more rewarding in my opinion.

When I finally switch from teaching to post employment (retirement) I may have to think about selling some things to help offset my expenses.

Thanks for your suggestions,

Chipman

Sure these have been on here before...

Hi Stuart,

I had seen your loader and the skeleton before on your web site (good one too!) but not the doll's house furniture. Well designed and made. Did you end up painting the stove and sink? What finish did you use on the loader? The loader looks loke it is very strong and able withstand some heavy kid usage

Excellent

Chipman