Dad Stuns Internet With Amazing Flame Thrower He Invented For His Kids
In a feat of ingenuity, this Canadian father has shown why kids need creativity as they grow up!
This father came up with a way to make a safe DIY flamethrower at home, and his kids love it.
Daniel Hashimoto, Flame Thrower Inventor
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Daniel Hashimoto has probably invented the hottest toy of the year. What is it? A flamethrower, of course!
Hey, it might be what many kids dream of for their birthday present!
Flamethrower Is "The Best Toy Ever!"
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Well, at least his kids because James and Sophia proclaim it's "the best toy ever!"
Of course, this isn't an actual flamethrower. It's a DIY project that anyone can do at home.
It's NOT A Deadly Weapon
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Daniel said, "To the children, it was not a deadly weapon, but more a dynamic and giggle-inducing obstacle."
"They had a friend over to play on the patio, and we decided to let them have some supervised play with this electric leaf blower."
It's A Fun DIY Project
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What do you need for this DIY toy flamethrower? A leaf blower, rubber bands, tape, and some red, yellow, and orange silk fabric.
And like the Hashimoto family, you, too, could inspire your kids' creativity.
Leaf Blower + Lightweight Fabric
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Daniel said,
"We decided to see how the lightweight fabric might play with the blower, so Sophia grabbed a large rubber band and some tape, and we affixed it to the nozzle."
Large Billowing Flames
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Daniel continued,
"The result was even more spectacular than we imagined - large billowing waves looked remarkably like flames - and so the device immediately was dubbed "The flame thrower."
Fire Bending, Flame Tag And Jump Rope
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James and Sophia enjoy using the flame thrower for games like "Flame Tag" or jump rope over the flames.
And they reenact fire-bending scenes from Avatar: The Last Airbender - Flameo Hotman!
Other Uses For The Leaf Blower
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Daniel's leaf blower hasn't always been a flame thrower - it's also been used to hover ping-pong balls and do slow-motion videos of their hair blowing in the wind.
And they attempted to inflate a fitted sheet.
Kid's Imagination
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Daniel believes kids can turn their imagination into improvising and handling challenges.
"We definitely want to encourage imaginative play, creative problem solving, and inventing a fun new game out of what's lying around."