Vintage Pecking Chicken Toy

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This is my first crack at designing something for this community that I'm excited to share. It's specifically designed for all of us kids at heart who want to relive the nostalgia of vintage toys, while also giving our little ones a chance to learn about how old toys are made and how we used to play with them. This is my attempt at creating a simple vintage pecking chicken toy that's fun to make and easy to print. There are strings attached to the heads of the chickens, which are weighed down by a heavy egg on the other end. The basic idea is to let the weight of the egg pull it below the toy, then spin it around so the heads of the chickens hit the center of the paddle exactly like they're pecking at food on the ground. It's a simple design that can be easily printed and assembled without any need for glue or other adhesives, making it a blast to make.