His verbal skills are developing, but his motor skills are very advanced. (Originally published on 2009-02-01).
Tiny Tinkerers Gifts
Looking for a gift for the tiny tinkerer in your world? Our collection highlights the creative spirit of young inventors and DIY lovers. From clever mugs to inspiring prints, these gifts are great for sparking imagination and celebrating a love of building and tinkering. Whether they’re a budding engineer or a hobbyist at heart, find something that encourages their inventive side.
'I don't like the sound of the engine.'
Pounding speeds up the computer.
Robot Parts $5
Robots search for people's personal information in the cloud.
'My penmanship has really improved since I got a laser printer.'
The Computer Bore
'First you forget logarithms. Then you forget how to do long division. Then the multiplication table begins to go...'
"I imagined the Library of Congress would be much bigger."
'What we've got here is a failure to communicate.'
Needed Inventions: An Airbag To Protect The Viewer Against A Really Lousy Program.
Drool Marks
"...and before you embark upon life's journey, could one of you help me with my laptop?"
The Hobby Store
Rocking horse
"If you're smart enough to design a robot to do your homework, then you're certainly smart enough to just do your homework."
'A computer is only as good as the people who are employed to replace the people who were made redundant by the computer.'
Early cyborg.
"Siri, who’s the fairest of them all?"
Modern kite for wind energy.
'Hon? Did your phone go dead? Hello?'
Gadget geek.
'I solved the problem of dead zones on my cell phone with a personal satellite,'
Mouse in a hamster wheel.
The Not-So Smart Meter
A massive ship pulls in in Central Park.
"It's a smart hamper that sucks up clothes. My mom claims I leave my clothes on the floor, so she has it follow me wherever I go."
'I think I see what's making your funny noise.'
Bicycle sat nav.
'I'm no expert, but I think we're a little behind when it comes to the latest industry technology.'
"Your imagination is running wild. That's not a tiny drone sent to spy on us. That's just a fly."
"The man who invented autocorrect died from the corona vibrator."
'Roger's busy making a cat-flap in the kitchen.'
"No, it's not a bug. Since you keep losing you phone, I purchased you a phone-locating drone."
'Ugh! Another oil puddle in the living room – bad robot dog!'
Tiny Tinkerers Gifts Collection
Tiny Tinkerers Mugs
Explore our collection of mugs designed for tiny tinkerers — perfect for inspiring their next big idea over morning coffee.
Tiny Tinkerers Pillows
Find cozy pillows that bring a touch of inventive charm to any room for the tiny tinker in your life.
Tiny Tinkerers Prints
Brighten up their space with inspiring prints celebrating inventive minds and creative tinkering.
Tiny Tinkerers T-Shirts
Discover playful t-shirts that let tiny tinkerers wear their passion for creativity and invention.