Recycled Toy Project

Photographed Process

The problem presented to the class was to use recycled objects that students have collected over the course of the semester and create a toy out of the materials. I used Dunkin' Donuts' materials to create a toy car that is based off a jeep. I used a picture of a Jeep Wrangler to get the base of the car and then I went from there. Instead of making the roll bars square, I made them triangular to make the car more modern and dynamic. I thought the straws would make an excellent color and texture for the side of the car so i stacked them to created three of the four sides of the jeep. The big challenge that I faced was getting the car to roll. I created an axis inside of a straw that allows it to roll like an actual toy car. All of the labels regarding Dunkin' Donuts comes from a munkin's box from Dunkin' Donuts. I think this car could be used as a decoration at the coffee shop or as a collecter's item. I am really pleased with the outcome of this toy. I had an enjoyable time thinking of toys to create. I picked a car because I used to play with matchbox cars when I was a kid.