Expanding In One Dimension...

Tim explores a variety of mechanisms that allow a toy to get bigger in one dimension - there will be more dimensions in later videos!
A telescopic toy gun from Japan and a steel telescopic pen... the write stuff? Telescopic cutlery, a fork and a spoon! A 14th Century proverb says 'He who sups with the Devil should have a long spoon'. Finally, a magnet on a telescopic rod. Handy for retrieving anything that is attracted to a magnet...
Then... unfurling. Tim shows a few party blow outs of various lengths. A snake with an extending tongue which unfurls...
Then something Tim calls 'paper yo yos'. A coil of slightly elasticated paper allows an action rather like a traditional yo yo.
Then springs... springs in tins for example.
Then modelling balloons. When you inflate them, instead of expanding in all dimensions like a regular balloon, these expand in one direction, to give a long tube; you can use this is a starting point for making balloon animals.
Then a Japanese folk toy which has an intriguing mechanism of rods and string.
Popoid tubes have a corrugated structure, and can be extended. You can also whirl them in the air, and they make a sound.
Then some joke tubes of ketchup and salad cream. These were early items in Tim's collection, acquired back in the 1970s. Squeeze the bottle and although it looks as if ketchup is shooting out, although in fact it is a piece of string, blown out by air pressure!
Finally, the 'magic wand' mechanism. Of course Tim has these in a variety of sizes, even a giant one that is 7 or 8 feet long!

[@charlescox290]

It's ok, Tim. It's your show. You don't have to have an excuse to bring snakes in a can to every video.

[@icewallowcum4208]

Well said cox

[@redmondthealien7840]

If anything we need an excuse not to have the snakes.

[@aarcade6676]

I LOVE the snakes in a can

[@GrandMarshalGarithos]

We have to be careful though, we don’t want him to go mad with power.

[@darkraidersgaming7761]

@@GrandMarshalGarithos The snakes in a can are fine, as long as they don't drink any water from the Nile...

[@TheHotBlade]

You've heard of comically large spoon, now get ready for... Comically long fork.

[@woops9076]

Up next, comically length knife.

[@Mate397]

@@woops9076 And as the grand finale, the comically large spork.

[@danforbes3573]

@@woops9076 Damn! you beat me to that! :)

[@HaveANiceDayLol.]

@@woops9076 A literal katana

[@woops9076]

@@HaveANiceDayLol. i was thinking more along the lines of a butcher knife.

[@Sup3rAJ2]

I absolutely love how every episode kinda just starts with "So I started playing with a toy i purchased"

[@ShashankSusngi]

We all would like longer one’s Tim.. Longer videos included

[@kurenokan490]

Longer pienus

[@thomashowe855]

@@kurenokan490 what

[@liamc2100]

@@thomashowe855 he said longer pienus

[@steppenwolf3206]

I also request pienus

[@arireallycool5245]

lmao

[@samcavanagh7993]

when he bit the giant plastic staff i understood

[@svechapodivoi]

I really miss that long fork when we sit at the festive table :(

[@Neph1944]

The moment i found this young gentleman, i immediately thought of my grandpa, im pretty sure that he reminds most of us of our grandparents too.....long live king

[@sophierobinson2738]

My grandfathers all died before I was 5. One died before I was born.

[@bostonrailfan2427]

old yet still new, it’s why toys are so great: there’s new ways to interpret old ideas and make them fun for a new generation

[@georgearaujo-haller8835]

This man just seems like the most incredible grandpa. Imagine him coming home from a long trip to wherever to check out new toys. You just know he would bring back the best gifts and tell the best stories!!

[@SpeakShibboleth]

Those paper yoyos started so many fights with my brothers. Getting smacked in the back of the head with one of those was like the touching of boxers gloves. Good times

[@ccaagg]

Very nice username.

[@Cambaudio]

I can't say enough how happy I am to see Tim back in the studio

[@grimace4257]

Good to see ya face Tim 💜

[@nakulkaushal4473]

13:40 What was that, it looks so funny when suddenly Tim do that.

[@heylinedgear3510]

Its what I would’ve done when I was younger. Tim’s just got a youthful soul. Efficient and sharp mannerisms, whilst being playful and passionate.

[@penatio]

That's just Tim being Tim

[@nakulkaushal4473]

@@penatio that's we all love about Tim

[@wparo]

Now I am ready to sleep peacefully after another wholesome video from Tim

[@Korpsaws]

I love that classy slide-away-from-view and attention to focus on a new item. What a wonderful educator.

[@theoffkeydiva]

I use the long spoon all the time camping! It’s nice so that you aren’t right on top of your fire when you’re stirring your pot 🔥🏕🔥

[@ConstrictorDevlin]

@Duran Emmi points for trying, but spelling could you some work. F, please come see me after class

[@zabdielnevares5281]

@Duran Emmi please take this class seriously we are dealing with students more than we get paid

[@cypressmarch6632]

Yeah, I use it as well. But not the telescopic one, I just duct tape regular spoon to a long stick.

[@mndstchai6688]

Might sound a little bit weird, but I consider Tim to be a grandpa of mine. I never met either of my grandfathers and if I ever did, I think the comfort Tim makes me feel through these videos would be the same feeling I'd feel with my granpapas. Thanks Tim, for making me feel not so lonely whenever I need it over the years.

[@parkamark]

Lost count of how many "that's what she said" moments there are in this.

[@Neph1944]

" i would like a long one"

[@Neph1944]

"that has gotten extraodinary long"

[@Briaaanz]

I just spit out some of my morning coffee😂

[@michaelj4912]

“That’s what I call a ‘grower’”

[@lewislake5128]

“And then it’s all length length length length length. Growing longer and longer and longer and longer and longer.”

[@mishie618]

I just love his brogue, his quirky sayings, and basically everything he says. He's so wholesome even with this topic, he handles it beautifully

[@mikesaurus7578]

Thanks!

[@dubleM7]

The telescopic ball point pen is designed to be a pointer for lecturers. My dad used to have loads of them

[@menglish83]

I really enjoy Tim's enthusiasm for sharing his collection and I'm continually impressed by the variety of themes for the videos they produce for youtube. Great work.

[@TransfemMarta]

When I was younger, I loved making little telescopic paper tubes. I found a way to give them little tabs that would stick out the top, and I’d color them like a little fire. Then, you pull on the fire and stretch it out, and boom! It’s a little paper candle. I’d give them out to friends and whatnot, good times!

[@sonnyeclipse2227]

That telescoping wand with just a magnet on the end that was shown alongside the cutlery is very often used to fish things out of engine bays when they get loose from messy or shaky hands. Very useful little devices.

[@richard3165]

BACK IN OLD STUDIO!!

[@bl8n2]

the telescopic magnet is worth its weight in gold in the crash repair / mechanics industry when you drop a screw, nut or bolt in an engine bay or car's frame etc

[@planescaped]

8:45 man, I had a lot of those as a kid... I think my dad bought them at a garage sale and I could never figure out what the heck I was supposed to do with them. They confused and enraged me and made me want to go play with sticks! :P

[@Ninth_Penumbra]

The sound of those corrugated plastic tubes expanding & contracting was so distinctive & familiar that it trigged some feelings of nostalgia - though I can't recall the exact details, I'm pretty sure my brother had one...

[@papasfritas7156]

I used to have a Spider with a piece of rubber similar to the one in the snake tongue, but It worke like a spring. It was connected with a wire to a little squishy balloon, and when you pressed It, It made the spring move, and the spider jumped, scaring people. I loved It. Its amazing how little contraptions can be so fun

[@eraykaan]

the comically long spoon

[@t.a.s1287]

Only a spoonful

[@retrobro_]

I've seen a telescopic fork in a General Store before, and it was called the, "Freeloading Fork" lol

[@diegolopez702DL]

It's a nice little treat seeing these videos pop up; and knowing Tim is alive and well 😀

[@SOMeDoOD1992]

The plastic extendable Tomi toys have me entranced.

[@gnbman]

Imagine using the long fork and spoon to steal food from passing waiters.

[@lillithflames856]

very very nice to see your back in your studio the covid-19 pandemic was pretty rough for me and you I can imagine tim thank you for helping me get through it with a smile we love you keep up the good work

[@fernandoqueirozpopovic7024]

This is stretching the meaning of elongated jokes, love it

[@Larweigan]

I got one of those telescopic pens from my faculty when I received my teaching license, it's a pointer!

[@infamoushacker4chan883]

8:50 That popping sound brought back absolutely ancient memories from my childhood.

[@negromancer-gu9ro]

Ive been awake for 17 hours today and this is the first thing that made me laugh: 3:44

[@mariajoseguerragonzalez4119]

Lol

[@yumibro8121]

Tim you are an absolute treasure. Thank you for your wonderful content!

[@DrMeow-pt5jy]

My dad was a mechanic so we have the telescopic magnet at home! It was super useful for his work and for getting lost metal bits around the house 👍

[@lukassteinbrink322]

My father has such a telescopic pen. He told me that it is ment to be used as a pointer for presentations so if you have a big map projected on the screen you can use it to show the audience where you are right now for example.

[@adumbbuglovingloser3198]

This show always brightens my day. It's so wholesome.

[@Nakudan12]

I remember my grandfather had one of those telescopic magnets when I was younger and my Dad used to buy them as well too. It was really fun to play with

[@makanisc1464]

I am so thankful to have come across this channel. What a delight!

[@millomweb]

1:20 - It's not a bit of fun - I have one ! The pen is its second function. It's primary function is being a pocket pointer - for when you're stood in front of a white board, projector screen or whatever and you want to point out specific things to 'class'.

[@morganjames5180]

The epiphany of Tim.....FUN 💚

[@jonahkoos194]

I don't know why but he gives me the ASMR feeling and it's wonderful

[@jessedavila8435]

Love all your videos! Best youtuber hands down! This video was much needed.

[@Cestroideae]

I got like 5 or 6 of these expanding tubes for my son, they are great for making marble tracks. And the sound it makes is just nice.

[@Goatman_Gamer]

I think Tim just learned the word telescopic and just wanted to show off his newfound knowledge

[@owlman_]

9:10 I LOVE the sound this one makes

[@thomasparker4317]

Everything can explain how much I love this guy.

[@zanetaylor5639]

Another great video. Thank you Tim.

[@hvn.prisoner]

What a way to start this friday, we love ya Tim ❤

[@Progamer1013]

2:00 For me, that is a reality in relation to my Uncle. He always has a telescopic fork on him to play around with. He loves pulling a few pranks and jokes on his nephews XD

[@vanlifeinthecity9798]

I love the telescopic magnet. I have several. I use them alot to get nuts and bolts out of tight spots while working machinery

[@mamuteddymad]

This man exudes passion for his craft! ☺️☺️☺️

[@morganjames5180]

5. 50 ...."Oooohhh !! " says Tim . 😄😄 Adorable gentleman 💚💚💚

[@stahp4666]

Back again with his lovely collection

[@mnossy11]

I really enjoyed this one! I love to see magicians props, very interesting.

[@snowmania3411]

it is all coming together now, Tim was making birthday parties and stuff, and that's why he has so many toys!

[@TrashPanda-2112]

Extendable metal bow staves are pretty neat. Follows what the wands do.

[@Bob3D2000]

I love that big, wooden pole at the end. I want one!

[@mr_flamgo5028]

I love watching this channel

[@raymundanthonyjaramillo6291]

Yeah its' so cool

[@KayJay940]

We are all here waiting for tim to get old enough that he pulls out an adult toy and be like 'I just found this one and it has the strangest effect'.

[@Slabri]

This guy is awesome. I love your videos!

[@bg6b7bft]

I think if you cut a plastic drinking straw lengthwise, you could roll it up so that it'll pop back into shape when you let it go.

[@jamesmcloughlin1457]

Tim. Brilliant .

[@lucas23453]

Thank you youtube, for suggesting this lovely british man. I will listen to him to chill out like Bob Ross.

[@Gamer3427]

That pole version would make for a great practical effect for a Journey to the West movie or show for Sun Wukong's staff.

[@The12thDimension.]

You've shown us toys extending in 1 Dimension, how many more Dimensions can some others extend?

[@BruceLeeKingoftheSewers]

All of them

[@joelsonnier2133]

The Japanese toy is what brought me to this channel in the first place, way back when :)

[@Wyld1one]

does extendable pens are also used for few another purposes. - simplist was a pointer for a chalkboard or other board. tip was typically white. - My dad used to use them at a gas utility company to light pilots. the entire staff used them too. you take the pen ink/tip insert out. you put a wooden match into the end. you could light the match and reach it into a gas appliance and light the pilot light. keeps your hand away from the burner flame. can also use them to light things like a barbecue grill

[@Wyld1one]

sometimes they would also take the pen insert out once it was no longer of use and salary alligator clip onto the end. same purpose use a match to light something remotely but not getting your fingers anywhere near the flame

[@mr.rm.mr.rm.]

I love how many unusual toys you have

[@bloodmoonentertainment5362]

Glad to see you’re still around Tim you are such a wholesome man

[@pttappii7800]

I*

[@h7opolo]

wow, wonderful presentation of amazing inventions.

[@reviewguru5457]

You're amazing work is appreciated!

[@sTizZin]

I never knew I needed a telescopic fork. Thank you tim

[@commissetc]

Tim, my man, good sir, i mean this with nothing but respect, but.. thats mustard

[@TheDetonadoBR]

Tim knows so many ways to make things grow hehe

[@MissValentina125]

Those last ones changed Everything, I feel so much smarter now that I know how they work!

[@heythere1623]

Yes that is a smart looking gun and that firing is amazing

[@ricecooker7037]

It’s toy reviews but of toys that we remember playing with, nostalgia reviews? Man I miss being a kid.

[@turtlemaster7697]

The Japanese "folk toy" had the most interesting mechanism

[@titaniumdiveknife]

Impressive turn out.

[@cardinalhamneggs5253]

The Paper Yo-Yo is actually a simple variant of a telescopic mechanism, and so is the Japanese sticks toy..

[@Brekner]

He's shown the last one before, but man, it's still just as amazing :D

[@neuroplastic3142]

Excellent video.

[@danforbes3573]

Nice Collection.Only thing you forgot in that lot Tim was the telescope itself!

[@LRGDuran]

Tim's a grow-er and a show-er 😏

[@davidkoedel2426]

Your grand kids are very spoiled and are always gonna be happy thanks to you

[@lancesrr4124]

I used the old pool filter tubes I was wondering if there were other things smaller that made the same noise so I learned something else from this other than that all these cool things exist.

[@Muachful]

the magic wands are really fascinating

[@justasjurevicius4082]

I am so happy to see Tim well and healthy

[@Poopyduckling9999]

I also have one of the one direction grower toys that I like to play with.

[@KazyEXE]

9:51 "Ketchup and sour cream" 😅 That's yellow mustard!

[@lightdark00]

You put mustard in your sour cream with turmeric bottle?? 😱

[@TheHotBlade]

POV: You're in the middle of a very thrilling dream: (0:29)

[@katalinhabony4190]

Tim never die...... *good*

[@absolutemaniac7368]

My dad's a mechanic and has a few varieties of that magnet to grab bolts and such that've fallen in hard to reach areas and whatnot.