A new toy that combines digital apps with interaction in a physical space where children can create. Tutakaboo is the idea of two architects who have created ‘Mi Refugio Infantil’ (‘My Children’s Refuge’), a spin-off company from the University of Granada. On one hand, it contains pieces that children can use to build their own […]
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Ramona Alonso, smiles made out of wood among toys and automatons
Behind the wooden toys manufactured by the Arbolé Company in Granada are the hands of Paco and Ramona. They began to manufacture them in 1981 and today they continue to bring smiles to the faces of children and adults. They make toys for children, collector items and automatons, but also furniture. Their intention is to […]
Over 15,000 ancient toys are looking for a museum in Seville
José Castro is a retired electronics technician who started to collect ancient toys 50 years ago. Among his most valuable pieces, there is a clown made out of cardboard from the late nineteenth century. He claims that his collection would be worth thousands of euros. However, he offers it for free to any institution willing […]
Printing toys in 3D so no child is left without a toy in Christmas
‘Imprimiendo sonrisas‘ (or ‘Printing Smiles’) is a campaign in which the 3D printing co-working Createc 3D is participating. The goal of this campaign is printing and gathering 3D printed toys to deliver them to associations that help children in need so no child is left without a toy this Christmas.