Do not DIY: How to turn a stuffed animal into a flamethrower

Nov. 1, 2019

In a recent video, YouTuber Allen Pan - Sufficiently Advanced demonstrates how to transform a stuffed Pokemon Charmander into a deadly flamethrower.

We all have toys from our childhood that we can't bear to give away. Perhaps you have old action figures in a shoebox under your bed or a plastic tub filled with dolls in your basement. I have a closet that is overflowing with stuffed animals. But what if you could upcycle these treasured toys and turn them into dangerous achievements in engineering? In a recent video, YouTuber Allen Pan - Sufficiently Advanced demonstrates how to transform a stuffed Pokemon Charmander into a deadly flamethrower. All you need is a stuffed animal, an automatic air freshener, and a birthday candle. Please, don't try this at home.

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Alexis Gajewski | Senior Content Strategist

Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector. 

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