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Two New Magnetic Toys

Firstly, we have an example of diamagnetic levitation. Diamagnetic materials are repelled by both...

Tim visits the New York Toy Fair 2017

Every February, Tim travels to New York, to visit the annual Toy Fair. Here are some of the fun n...

The Riddle of the Sands

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Mini Theremin

The theremin is the only musical instrument that you play without touching! Invented in 1920 by t...

New York Toy Fair 2008

The New York Toy Fair is an annual event, held in February, where designers and manufacturers sho...

Tim has many examples of unusual dice in his collection, and here he shows dice that can balance ...

Toilet Humour Toys

For many years, part of Tim's work involved being an entertainer at children's parties, and any t...

Tim's Cat Toys - Part 1

Tim has a lot of cat toys in his collection. Here he demonstrates a selection of them. Purrrfect..!

Atomic Trampoline

SEE THE 2016 HD RESHOOT OF THIS SEQUENCE AT This amazing toy gives us an insight into the behav...

Goethe Barometer

The Goethe barometer consists of a glass sphere with stand that has a thin tube at the side which...

Unusual Japanese Electric Light Bulbs

These light bulbs were all bought in Japan about 12 years ago. Because they are supposed to run o...

Thermoelectric Generator

The Thermoelectric Generator is an experimental kit which demonstrates the direct conversion of h...