Did you know you can break world records with toys you have in your room?!
These people did!
If you want to take your playtime to a whole new level of record-breaking fun, keep reading…
Here are some of the best toy-related records, plus some record titles for you to attempt if you are under 16 years old. 👇
Fastest time to assemble Mr. Potato Head
The fastest time to assemble Mr. Potato Head is 5.15 seconds and was achieved by Declan McFerran (UK).
Here is what he told us about his experience:
“I’ve always dreamt of being a record holder at something […], this title is very fitting and honestly one of my best achievements!”
Do you have a Mr. Potato Head lying around the house?
Go grab it and start practising, as you could be the next holder for the under-16s version of this record title! 🤩
Most loop-the-loops in a Hot Wheels track
Vroom vroom! 🚗💨
If you've ever played with the world's hottest metal cars, then you're going to love this one.
The most loop-the-loops in a Hot Wheels track (supported) is 28, and was achieved by Tim Trevitt, Mason Gonzales and Glen Chase (all from USA).
Tim attempted this record with his grandson as a fun learning project!
If you like Hot Wheels, you could claim this other record title for kids under 16:
• Fastest time to complete the GWR Speed Track course on Hot Wheels Unleashed
Juggling records
At only 15 years old, British juggler Simeon Graham broke 3 world records:
- most juggling catches in one minute (five balls) - 423
- most juggling catches in one minute (six balls) -396
- most juggling catches in one minute (seven balls) - 378
Have you ever tried juggling?
Simeon discovered his passion for it quite randomly…
One day, he just found himself bored at home with the chicken pox and in desperate need of a new hobby to pass the time!
Just like Simeon, you could break a record with objects that you already have at home – for example, you could achieve the most soft toys caught blindfolded in 1 minute. 🧸
Largest yo-yo
The world’s largest yo-yo is 3.62 metres wide (11-ft 10.5-in). Its creator, Beth Johnson from USA, called it the “Whoa-Yo”. 🪀
Pretty impressive, right?!
And while this isn’t the type of record that you can attempt at home, there is a record title up for grabs that’s for people under 16 who, like Beth, love to build stuff:
Did you like the look of any of these records?
In the world of record breaking, a toy box is not just a toy box, but a world of limitless possibilities!
Give it a go and… who knows?
You might end up breaking a world record from the comfort of your bedroom, with your all-time favourite toy! 🤪
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