45 Cool Things You Probably Didn’t Know Were Invented By Kids

In 1962, at just six, Robert Patch innovated the toy truck with shoe boxes and bottle caps, securing a patent through his parents a year later. Surprisingly, an energy company, not a toy manufacturer, first produced it.

Introduced by Hess Corporation in 1964 as miniature tanker replicas for $1.39 plus tax, the initial toy trucks are now coveted by collectors, with vintage models reaching up to $2,500, showcasing their significant value increase over time.