The elaborate mechanical toys in 7th century Korea is described by a Korean monk some five hundred years later. This essay reveals to the reader a little about the technology and trade of that time.

We are aware that many of the popular toys now in use, are based upon mechanical laws, and, in a degree, illustrate mechanical facts; but this elucidation is not a primary or principal object in ...

Taiyin's mechanical keychains let you put different switches into small holders, making for a fantastic set of fidget toys. At only $10 for a pack of six, they're worth an impulse buy to see if ...

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Disney’s interest in bringing the magic of animation to the masses goes beyond moving images and into the physical world. The most interesting thing about the software is its focus on making the ...

This clockwork train represents an era before the advent of electrical and electronic toys. It comes from a time when trains were considered exciting and small boys collected train numbers and ...

Jay Blades and the team restore a swivel ball chair, a fruit machine, a Victorian table and a mechanical toy dog. Show more Jay Blades and the team bring four treasured family heirlooms ...

The auctioneer's toy expert, Daniel Agnew said described them as "a little disturbing" and said they were considered "too controversial nowadays". Special Auction Services The mechanical ...