Ideas for Toy Inventions
As kids, we had numerous inventions of our own that we played
with. 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. here are a few ideas for more 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.
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