Lego
I was Lego kid. Still am, actually. I have a gazillion
pieces, and am adding more to my collection every month or two.
Most of my creations tend to be mechanical: they DO something.
For example: an attempt at a Great Ball
Contraption module. And a robotic
dog.
And the first phase of a card sorter.
Another phase of a Lego Card Sorter (now called Deck Recorder)
Deck Recorder.
Here are some Claws and Grabbers: