Blizzard’s Action Toys

Blizzard’s Action Toys by Richard Blizzard is a woodworking guide for making wooden toys and models at home. This digital PDF edition gives you instant download access to the original 1988 project book.

The book is organized into Simple, Intermediate, and Advanced projects. It includes cutting lists, drawings, and guidance on timber selection, with many projects designed for Nordic Redwood.

Book Overview

This practical collection features toys and model vehicles that range from a beginner-friendly Teddy Bear’s Buggy to an advanced Boat-Tailed Sporting Silver Ghost. Richard Blizzard designed and made the projects himself, drawing on his experience as a woodworker and toy maker.

The book reflects a time when handmade wooden toys were valued for their durability and play value. It remains a useful reference for anyone interested in classic toy designs and traditional woodworking methods.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• A variety of projects for different skill levels, from simple toys to advanced model vehicles.
• Detailed cutting lists and drawings for each project.
• Instructions for working with Nordic Redwood and stock-size timbers.
• Toys with moving parts, such as a crane with jib pulleys and a sand hopper.
• Traditional toys including a teddy bear’s buggy and a toddler’s trike with trailer.
• A section on timber for toys and a list of useful addresses.

Why This Book Matters

Richard Blizzard designed these projects to be enjoyable for both the maker and the child. The working mechanisms and classic designs encourage imaginative play, while the instructions help woodworkers build lasting toys.

First published in 1988 by Unwin Hyman, this book is part of a tradition of practical craft publishing. It offers a record of toy-making techniques and design ideas that continue to inspire makers today.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This title is provided as a digital download. No physical shipping is involved, and access is available after purchase. It works with appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and most reading apps.

FAQ

How soon will I receive the book? As soon as your purchase is complete, you can download the PDF immediately.

Will a physical copy be shipped? No. This listing is a digital download, so no physical item will be sent.

What devices can I use? The PDF works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and most reading apps.

Add this collection to your library and start making classic wooden toys.