Toy Inventions
As kids, we had numerous toy inventions. One of my favorites
was a simple paper airplane, with a string tied to one wing,
and a penny taped to the other wing, for weight. Out in the yard,
I could let out thirty feet of thread as I twirled the plane
overhead. It would go into dives, climb into the sky, and I could
even let it loose, just to see how far it would fly.
Other Ideas for Toy Inventions
Electric para-sail. There are a lot of planes out there
in the world of toys, but I haven't yet seen a small action figure
flying along under a para-sail. There is more lift to a para-sail
than the wings of a small toy plane, so a small electric motor
with a propeller could fly the thing a long distance, and it
should be very cheap to produce.
Toy catapult. A miniature catapult, with the power
to throw a stuffed animal across the room. In fact, that might
make for a good television commercial. It has to be easy to use,
powerful but safe, and would be targeted (excuse the pun) to
boys, ages 5 to 11.
Inflatable kites. If you've ever had trouble assembling
a kite, or had a kite stick break on you, you can see the attraction
of the inflatable kite. The rigidity required of a kite is provided
by the air inside. No sticks necessary! Just blow it up and attach
the kite string. Maybe someone has made these already, but I
haven't seen one yet.
Irreverent super-hero dolls. "Big Fisted Ghandi"
has fists the size of his head, "S & M Mother Theresa"
comes dressed in leather and spikes, and "Santa Claws"
has... well, you get the idea. Maybe this works better as a skit
or bogus commercial, rather than as actual toys, but who knows...
Fishing pole kite string winder. I used to fly paper
airplanes over the treetops, using a fishing pole and light line.
This could be adapted to heavier lines, and it sure sounds easier
than the current ways of bringing in a kite.
Kite string travelers. With a stiff breeze you can
fold a paper plate into a cone, around the string of a kite in
flight, and it will be carried up to the kite by the wind. I
don't think anyone has taken this idea and made it into a commercial
product yet. A propeller that snapped onto the string would look
especially cool as it climbed up into the sky, spinning.
Check back for more ideas for toy inventions.
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