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About Us These toys are made by Jonathon Thwaites to demonstrate renewable energy and sustainable concepts. These toys were originally made for the Perth Sun Fair so that kids and adults at the Fair could have some fun and interact with the Fair in a tangible and physical way. They have been out to dozens of events, to schools and various workshops over the past 7 years, running up more than 1000 hours of time. Recycled materials - reduce, reuse, recycle These toys were built where ever possible from recycled household equipment and machinery. Most of the materials come from solid waste disposal days in the suburbs. The main component of cost in their manufacture is in my time. Material costs are for paint (which is often also recycled), welding rods, electricity and occasionally replacement of tools. Many of them use Fisher and Pykel washing machine motors as generators. The Toys a re a direct example or “reduce, recycle and reuse philosophy. Personalised interactive experience By personalising the experience at your event they make the event memorable in the minds of the participants. It is the personalising of the physical interaction experience with the Toys that gives the greatest benefit, positive memory and fun to the individuals at an event. Non-profit I make no profit from them and they cost a significant amount of time to manufacture - one exercise bike would typically take 16 hours to find the bits and put together. Hire The toys are available for hire - at recovery of expenses cost for transport, insurance etc for non-profit groups – and a bit more than that for events run by “financial” organisations - negotiable. Typically between $200 to $500 for an event but is dependent on time and distance. Events They have been taken to:
Products Using Fisher and Pykel washing machine motors:
Solar power devices:
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