Hidden In Plain Sight

Tim's flat is full of toys, and sometimes he finds toys hiding away under his bed, or in the cupboard under the stairs. However in this video he shows some toys that have been sitting around in plain sight!
A book that you can deconstruct, and create six different books!
From a camping store, a special bundle of sticks - this wood has so much naturally occurring resin that it can act as a firelighter! He bought it from the Orvis outdoors store in Piccadilly, central London.
A vinyl record that has been recycled into a fruit bowl. Or is it a bread basket?
Then leaves from a tree that have been moulded into small dishes. Tim thinks these came from Asia. Of course after you had used them, you can just recycle them!
Then a toy Tim constructed about 30 years ago. Called an OCTAbug, made by The Bug Group in the USA, it is a topological toy which opens and closes in an intriguing fashion.
Then, from a Gathering For Gardner about 5 years ago, an origami kind of construction involving a number of sheets of paper. It appears as a 5 pointed star that opens into a ring. Very elegant!
Then a cardboard toy called an INVER-FLEX. When you fold and flex it, it appears rather like a kaleidoscope. Tim thinks he got this about 30 years ago.
Finally a knitting machine toy from the Mattel toy company, originally patented in the 1970s. KNIT MAGIC is the name on the box. When Tim first bought the machine, he knitted a scarf for himself!

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

Tim's got a daily video during his months of quarantine and I bet he hasn't reached half of his collection that are hidden in plain sight.

[@danforbes3573]

Probably not.

[@enry2337]

I love the fact that Tim doesn't start his videos with sponsors, hit the bell, the subscribe button, all that nonsense. Just a few seconds of music and than it's toys and Tim's amazing voice.

[@DPStation]

Not to mention how its exactly 10 seconds long so you can easily skip it if you dont wanna watch the intro

[@hardspumoni6940]

Also he could of slowed down a little to make it exactly 10 minutes, but chose not too because his team doesn't care.

[@enry2337]

@Gyro Yes, it is. But there isn't a specific toy he wants to sell, or a promotion attached, or even an attempt to make you support his channel. It's just a collection of toys, some private, some you can find in his store.

[@GlassesnMouthplates]

Ironically his channel is one of the very, very few ones that I turned the bell notification on so I can catch up his new content as soon as it's uploaded as possible.

[@Chocomint_Queen]

@@hardspumoni6940 The midroll cutoff was reduced to 8 minutes a long while ago, actually. That's why so many content creators were making videos that're not quite 10 minutes long during quarantine.

[@emmajaubert6249]

this is simply a joyful video. every new video makes the rest of the day much more enjoyable. thank you for the joy and love you pour into your videos.

[@GingerGingie]

This man is like my new Reading Rainbow for curious inventions. I adore this channel!!

[@NecrosAcolyte]

Those firelighters are made of fatwood, core wood from the base of a dead pine tree in which the resin has pooled and concentrated

[@FQP-7024]

This man is extremely underrated, he pust so much effort Inn to his videos, I would do anithing to boost his progress and simply make it easier for him to make these videos

[@Bob3D2000]

I do believe he has staff who actually make the videos. Apparently Tim doesn't even have a KZbin account.

[@FQP-7024]

@@Bob3D2000 well considering his age I'm not surprised

[@ArricDev]

@@FQP-7024 rude.

[@FQP-7024]

@@ArricDev it wasn't ment to be rude I was just agreeing to what Bob said, because I know Tom would struggle trying to figure out what to do on his own, and I feel bad for him because of it

[@MikehMike01]

bro he’s got 2M subscribers

[@trashman1605]

It's a good day when tim uploads

[@pepsigus]

Agreed

[@Jamixiy]

This man just doesnt run out of new toys to show us! WOW!

[@bostonrailfan2427]

or interesting items as a whole

[@mistsofeternity]

Old toys for new eyes

[@shadowsa2b]

Heh...

[@wildae.]

i wonder how big his home is to store all those toys. They all look neat and tidy

[@JasonArmond]

Love the toy knitting mill. Works very similar to my 50 tooth one that I make scarves with. Lots of fun!

[@JasonArmond]

@Duran Emmi They are technically a tube, but they lay flat, so they're just double-thick scarves. Both ends are knitted shut when finished. Almost every manufactured scarf is like this, you usually can't tell it's a tube.

[@sundararajann6007]

At 4:00 we call it dhonnai in tamilnadu south indian state.we still use this as disposable plate.

[@minigolfkid]

they’re really useful. loved them when we had them.

[@wildae.]

i have that in old indian films. Which tree leaves are those

[@sundararajann6007]

@@wildae. it belongs to bauhinia family.

[@wildae.]

@@sundararajann6007 oh ok, we have a dish cooked from its flowers, Kachnar

[@MrDowntemp0]

Yes Tim, I do like your scarf!

[@LudiusQuassas]

"A 10 or 12 inch record." Tim truly shows his age, 10 inch records were either shorter, cheaper LPs manufactured mostly during the early 1950s; or even older 78 RPM, shellac-made records which were manufactured anywhere between the late 1890s and 1950s.

[@hardspumoni6940]

Way to show your age.

[@LudiusQuassas]

@@hardspumoni6940 Yes haha.

[@sophierobinson2738]

My record player had a knob-78,45, or LP.

[@offoff8174]

ok boomer

[@kayEnt3rtainm3nt]

@@offoff8174 That's not the correct way to use that meme.

[@DannyNguyen01]

Its amazing how he remembers all his toys from who and where he got it from even after like 30 years

[@vivvpprof]

It's like Ollivander remembering every wand he ever sold 👀

[@eragonbook4]

@@vivvpprof olivander is crap compared to his memory

[@lucas23453]

If anyone here has watched/read Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium, I imagine TIm would have fit the role of Mr. Magorium well.

[@roguekiller23231]

Fatwood is resin rich wood that burns really well.

[@BelgianWiz]

i love the Tea from the Nile mug, it really is hidden in plain sight

[@bostonrailfan2427]

i don’t know if it’s funny or sad that he has so many interesting that he completely loses track of them because they get everywhere in his home…but at least he didn’t lose them outright. it’s nice that he has things that are useful as well as a conversation piece

[@Vyse684]

Thanks!

[@finnfuerstenberg7412]

YEAH

[@mengzhang910]

能不能做一期铁皮玩具的视频 Can you make a video of tin toys?

[@NikiBechusWTF]

Would love to see what wonderful items of interest are lying around your house.

[@JamminPalmer]

You sir have the most wholesome show on the Internet and TV alike. Thank you so much for making us all smile by showcasing all of your brilliant collections 😊

[@ospreybird]

The wood is called fatwood in bushcraft . :-)

[@TomahawkTom]

The wood that has a long lasting burn int he beginning of the video is called "fat wood" because of its concentration of oils. It happens when a pine tree dies, or a branch of it dies and all of the resins in the wood go to the base of the trunk, or where the branch originally connected to the tree. Survivalists use this fat wood as a fire starter.

[@ishouldntbesayingthisbecau1257]

Can’t imagine a universe without Tim

[@justaregularlock3848]

Idk bout you guys but I really wanna sit down and listen to Tim talking bout his life like that old draw my life video on KZbin.

[@frankbrislin4378]

Grand Illusions , 4:25 Compost perhaps?

[@AleksandrSpiritwolf]

Tim: “Heh. Do you like it?” Me: “I’ve never liked anything more than this.”

[@bgsisdedmegae553]

What happend to ur head tim?

[@kotresh]

The name should've been grandpa illusions instead of grand illusions

[@99xs]

Here from timeworks ! Great video very interesting idea for a book!

[@G-MoneyGavin17]

same

[@yuKHKHKHKH]

9:15 sweater for a pet snake

[@Gogginsinspirational]

I've been watching him for atleast 5 years now

[@bearcubninja]

Tim: kids enjoyed this "make a book" book 20 years ago Also Tim: this was published 20 years ago 𝘩𝘰𝘸

[@bostonrailfan2427]

he put it down for a second and it disappeared into the toy madness

[@jakemf9771]

I don't understand your comment

[@vasylpark2149]

This is so wholesome and simple. I love this channel

[@jeremymelendez8406]

You are a national treasure

[@jordanpeterson5038]

Definitely some interesting relics there. Wouldn't mind having the record bowl.

[@alro5679]

How many toys does this man have?

[@zerotankor]

This man is a national treasure. Lord, take me before him. ❤️

[@alvinjones670]

ENJOYABLE WATCH THANKS FOR THE UPLOAD I'VE DECIDED TO SUBSCRIBE!!!

[@Seihai]

Tim's voice is so soothing... Great videos!

[@travisburkley23]

Love seeing Tim in the studio again

[@spacegaming7015]

This guy is part of my childhood

[@bluehealer81]

0:54 A WHAT kind of book? What? Ohhhh.... Flicker book. Flicker. Got it. Typesetters, you might want to put a little more space between the L and the I. Just saying.

[@tsamgurkhan]

4:19 That Leaf Plate is common in India, used in Weddings and Programmes, as disposable plates for serving food.

[@lipranditoys]

Please dub this guy.

[@nondescript4u]

I love the scarf!

[@22Hobbies]

It's astonishing that knitting machines seem to be so faulty on Amazon, but a toy one is rugged enough to keep working! Love the Invaflex, too!

[@gorkema8054]

4:34 " No China! "

[@Clodinator]

This guy has to be one of the coolest grandpas ever, his children should be proud.

[@kingcosworth2643]

I don't think he has any

[@bearcubninja]

this guy's channel is amazing.

[@boombob3D]

I love this man

[@JonBastian]

LOL. That last one is a fanny-quoit. Q.V. the old Limerick.

[@Thebestofweelman]

Tim is a gem hidden in plain sight!

[@smellurfingerrcdejesus9176]

Not going to say anything but you lit a match isn't that the same thing as the firewood those leaves would be better than using paper plates

[@AssholeMeritBadge]

Love your videos. I appreciate your sharing of interesting things. Thanks!

[@genEric_io]

What an amazing man

[@N1t_in]

Bless your heart tim

[@shadowhenge7118]

They still sell those looms. I have a few sizes of them. Great for winter scarves and hats.

[@chasesheridan3109]

why would people dislike this maybe they live in australia

[@Platoon3090]

Knit Magic my sister got one for Christmas back in the 70s

[@0m3GAARS3NAL]

8:52 turn up your speakers a little and listen closely for a surprise :D

[@DrewManDrop]

I need a video of how to make the Inverflex flexagon thing!

[@Dreamybloo101]

Wow that's amazing

[@isaacmunoz5702]

I watch your videos because of your voice

[@Brekner]

Well being able to knit only sleeves seems like a real shame!

[@Joseph-ym7mp]

I just want to meet a girl who likes to see Tim the same as me.

[@TheGoldShot]

Man I got some French knitting I started in 2012, haven't touched it for a few years but it'd about 20-30 metres long at this point

[@russellconn]

It occurs to me that Tim's grandchildren most be the luckiest kids ever. Who wouldn't want Tim as a grandfather.

[@DennisFromRLM]

7:39 sounds like a cat snuck in the studio lol

[@Fairyslash]

Oh no, it looks like he got a scrape on his head!

[@TheSeedforme]

1:44 TIM WISHES HE WAS DABBIN ON THAT *ROSIN*

[@inigoacuna2184]

You grow up with a concept of appreciation from your parents. Tim appreciates things big and small, no matter what it is, there is always some wonder to it. You truly are a gem of a person and a great presenter!!

[@warrmalaski8570]

The wood is called fatwood. The wood is packed with tree sugar instead of resin. That is even edible if cooked into a porage. As for the sleave knitter, you can make socks with it as well.

[@WilburJaywright]

Wow, that knitting machine looks just like the ones in the sock factories, except it’s plastic! :-)

[@breaksbassbleeps]

The page which mentions "flicker book" looks like it says something else 😂

[@mdpal7166]

Yes, I liked it.. Thanks

[@danforbes3573]

nice stuff,Tim! Wonder what else you hve got that is hidden in plain sight?

[@nandingpanelo]

Nice we have similar kind of wood ... usuallly from pine

[@julwoshere]

yeah thats a nice fire starter rack

[@gorgeousfreeman1318]

This is just Michael after he retires from Vsauce

[@nashvillain171]

4:50 Octahedron, not octogon 😀

[@timmypanic]

Can't help but see the items chosen are telling a story, with a title hidden in plain sight.

[@orderofanewmoonlight6163]

Everytime I saw a video of him there's always a different intro

[@mrsmartlynoobcool4282]

Great video, you're amazing! ":)

[@Semi-Orange-Cat]

Did i see tea from the Nile?

[@Dizzyfingers2]

Only Tim could make a toy out of Fatwood!

[@tinderbox218]

Imagine his house.

[@emprrah]

What is this man saying?

[@Nabhay]

can i get a heart and pin

[@roachdoggjr45]

Leaf rolling tray, pure class.

[@roachdoggjr45]

@Gia Lacey Wrong post m8, cheers!

[@catoftruth1044]

5:10 can be an ikea lamp

[@catoftruth1044]

i like the leaves

[@ulazlo]

“And then whopee, you’re away”

[@twoskies3226]

Fatwood.

[@DOGosaurus_rex]

never been this early

[@minigolfkid]

always wanted one of those knitting machines. but they’re only tubular and that can get tiring. hehehe

[@JasonArmond]

I've made a lot of scarves and beanies with mine. But yeah, that's pretty much it. Though my friends do like getting handmade scarves as gifts.

[@justifiably_stupid4998]

Thanks!

[@send2gl]

Fascinating

[@mikeymike9926]

Comment

[@BvkkakeShogun]

nice