i don't have much money for the latest toys, gimmicks etc, but i always keep a box full of empty cartons, yoghurt pots etc for making things.
the last thing that my middle son made was a yu-gi-oh duel disc launcher (rrp £30) out of a card board box and paper mache. after two weeks and a few plan modifications he now benefits from the toy and the satisfaction of having made it himself.
zaphod(proud mum)