Toy Take Apart Starter Pack

More than just fulfilling a childhood fantasy, the act of cutting into a mechanical toy, carefully exposing its working mechanisms, and repurposing it in playful and inventive ways is a tinkering rite of passage. The basic tools you need to get started are included in this Starter Pack: gloves, safety glasses, an X-ACTO knife, and a screwdriver. Bring your own toy! Remove the toy’s mechanical movements, circuit boards, sound chips, lights, and wires, then reassemble those innards into a wildly creative new invention—like a car with headlights that moo or a stuffed cow that lights up.  Get more information about this activity by visiting our tinkering studio's guide: https://www.exploratorium.edu/tinkering/projects/toy-take-apart This is just a Starter Pack. We provided the basic components for dissecting a toy. You’ll need to find a toy to take apart. Try a thrift store or dollar store for inexpensive toys. Lots of stores also offer seasonal toys at deep discounts the day after major h