Malawian kids making toys out of junk

These kids in Malawi may not have money for new toys, but that doesn't stop them from making fun, like this soccer ball made from plastic bags and rubber bands. They rule.

Kids in Malawi Make Their Own Toys Out Of Junk! [Inhabitots.com]

[#1 posted by clueless in brooklyn , January 5, 2009 9:58 AM]

my dad did the same thing in the early forties in germany.

[#2 posted by certron , January 5, 2009 12:11 PM]

I read that the legendary soccer player Pele played using a ball made from socks. Maybe the next Pele or Cristiano Ronaldo is in the picture... or the next wave of DIY technologists.

[#3 posted by BritSwedeGuy , January 6, 2009 1:02 AM]

When I was working as a computer operator in the early 80s we had a similar football - but it was made out of magnetic tape and rubber bands.
The cricket bat and ball were less impressive but caused just as much damage.