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How to make classical Jamaican toys

 Did you use the following toys as a child. If so do tell how you built them.

Gig

Skate

I did not find the instructions to build the toy that I know. However upon searching YouTube I found that there is a very similar item built in Africa even till present day that has evolved into a very necessary part of everyday life. In Jamaica back in the 80's and 90's we referred to it as a skate. Here they call it a scooter.

Here is the video below. There are tons of video online of them using the gadget, but this was the only one that O found where they actually built it on screen.


  

Box truck



If I have left out an old favorite please feel free to jot it down in the comments and I will ensure to add it.

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