Zany Wooden Toys That Whiz, Spin, Pop, and Fly: 28 Projects You Can Build from the Toy Inventor's Workshop

by Bob Gilsdorf

What do you get when you combine ingenuity, creativity, a pinch of engineering and woodworking? You get the coolest easy-to-make wooden action toys that can do extraordinary things. Have fun building toys like a Warp-Speed Penny Shooter, a Tissue-Launching Crossbow or a Poparazzi Gumball Machine. This simple to follow guide includes patterns, step-by-step instructions, and engineering advice on how to make 28 different toys. There is even a section...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1565233948
• ISBN13: 9781565233942
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.1" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

simple and fun

I was excited to receive this book and imeadiately decided to try a simple project from it. The projects aren't hard and the schematics are easy to understand but be aware that some modification may be nessesary. Fortunately, I do have some experience with making toys so the changes were easy for me. The author does try to encourage the reader to improvise and make their own designs. I recommend this book but be aware of some modification by you. The toys are enjoyable and would be appreciated by most active kids.

Good Book

I bought this book on the idea that my son would be interested in building things together. Many times he wanted to build something and I was short on ideas. He looked through this book and is very excited. Most of the projects are fairly simple and can be built quickly (a plus if your child has a short attention span). Most can be made from scrap wood, glue, rubberbands and simple hand tools. The book is full color with pictures and step by step instructions.

Parent support!

This book puts the fun back into playing with your kids beyond the electronic world we're living in. Turn off the computer and the game machines and create your own fun with the help of this fabulous book. Its so easy to tell the kids to turn off the tv and go outside and play, especially if you JOIN them, with the details supplied and the laughs that will follow. I highly recommend this book for all parents and anyone who has the privilege to play with kids!

Simple and Awesome!

Zany Wooden Toys shows even a guy that cuts everything too short how he can make fun incredible toy projects without getting frustrated! The instructions are written clearly and with a lot of fun built-in. This is a great book that EVERY father AND mother should have; maybe even share with the kids if you can stop long enough! Sorry Santa, this book will give everybody a chance at being an Elf! Get it now and begin your Christmas projects right away!

Brilliant!

My son is at a disadvantage as I can't build much. Yet, this book simply shows even someone like me how to build the creative toys Mr. Gilsdorf has devised. I strongly recommend this great book!