Toy Hackery

Toys. Mechanisms. Making.

A closer look
at play.

Curiosity starts with a toy. Follow the moving parts, the history, and the ideas inside with Yury Gitman.

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For designers, makers, educators & curious grown-ups.

An illustrated hoodie bear discovers wired stuffing, tucks it by his heart, gives one thumbs-up and returns to his ear.
Toy Hackery workshop illustration.

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