Making Mechanical Toys

By Rodney Peppé

Book Overview

Mechanical toys transcend categories of age with their universal appeal. Whether the mechanism is hidden or revealed, simple or complex, the cycle of movement allows you to simply turn a handle and see the magic work before your eyes. Making Mechanical Toys explains how to make these wonderful and fascinating toys through a variety of bright and exciting projects. The well-known 'Kim' game can be played with the Jungle Box where the animals appear one by one. In MIAOW the cat never quite catches the mouse who is after the cheese. Detailed descriptions and photographs also bring to life dancing ladies, drummers, bobbing boats and a snappy little alligator clothes-peg toy in this delightful and lavish book.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0719844630
• ISBN13: 9780719844638
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)
• Length: 176 Pages