Coolest Playhouse Ever.

[DuctTapeJedi]

So I'm going to be an aunt for the first time this March, and my sister already said that she wants me to build the kid a playhouse. I'm the only one in the family with carpentry experience other than my elderly grandfather, plus, I've always wanted to be the really fun crazy aunt that spoils the kid, but I digress.

It won't be for a long time, but I already have some basic plans drawn up. However, there's still a lot of details to work on.

What would go into the coolest fort/playhouse ever that you would have wanted when you were a kid? I don't mean this as an advice thread, just say what you think it would be, even if it's completely unrealistic.

 

[SnootyEnglishman]

How about something like Pee Wee's Playhouse?

 

[DuctTapeJedi]

How about something like Pee Wee's Playhouse?

Talking furniture? Hmm... Maybe if I gave the kid medication to trigger a psychotic episode...

I'll make a note of this.

 

[DuctTapeJedi]

Pee Wee's Playhouse?

aside from the obvious...

The kid might enjoy it being high up off the ground, on tall post...

Already in the plans.

But anyway (to everyone), what sort of things would go into your personal dream-playhouse?

 

[dsmops2003]

Slide Poles, Zip Lines, Slides, Monkey Bars, and a rope bridge.

 

[Stilt-Man]

I always liked secret compartments and such when I was a kid.

 

[Treeinthewoods]

I wanted Pee-Wee's playhouse myself, what with the talking toys and Jambi in a box.

Man that would be cool.

I'd probably still take it if it was offered, but with all of Pee-Wee's shenanigans I'd probably have everything steam cleaned before I went in.

For a serious suggestion a black felt lined Jambi box is pretty easy to make and the little ones might find it extremely awesome for imaginary fun times. A little glow in the dark facepaint and they could have a blast!

EDIT - Curse you Pee-Wee ninjas! Curse you all!

The word of the day is "Curse," everybody scream really loud!

 

[rokkolpo]

It has to have some sort of door, so it'll function as a fort, with windows that can open.
(or spy-holes)

 

[Urgh76]

At the peak of a redwood with indoor plumbing

 

[IxionIndustries]

It needs an elevator. Or better yet, it needs two.
One for the kid, and another for his/her stuff.

Also, build several houses into a tree and link them with rope-bridges and stuff. Make it not a tree-house, not a tree-fort, but a tree-CASTLE!

 

[DuctTapeJedi]

Hmm....

I need to learn how to install elevators...

I already know I'm putting in electricity.

 

[manaman]

Pee Wee's Playhouse?

aside from the obvious...

The kid might enjoy it being high up off the ground, on tall post...

The kid isn't a bird.

You stick birdhouses on top of posts, you tick playhouses in trees.

Would you really need anything special? Just four walls, a roof, a couple of windows, a table, and, a bin for their toys would make just about any kid happy.

 

[imnot]

A anti air turret?

Stupid birds dont stand a chance!
Im sorry if I appear birdidt but I have been playing Alan Wake.

 

[Paksenarrion]

Make it look like a launch pad with a rocket in the middle.

There would be a central cylinder, at least a meter in diameter, that would serve as the main support for the play structure. At the base, there are two holes on opposite sides of each other: one is low to the ground for crawling through, the other hole is between half a meter to a meter off the ground so you can climb or swing yourself through it. Both holes should be lined with rubber to alleviate bumps if you stand up too quickly.

Outside of the cylinder/rocket, is the interlocking metal frame. This can be a simple cube structure or a geodesic dome. This also serves to buttress the cylinder/rocket.

Inside the rocket, near the top, is a swivel chair. See if you can find one of those old school chairs where the desk swings up and over your lap. Also, find an old electronics board with lots of switches, buttons, keys, etc. Strap it to the swinging desk part of the chair. Make sure to paint the chair and desk the same color as the electronics board.

The very top of the cylinder should be a clear plastic dome. Look for old popcorn or cotton candy machines that have these plastic domes. This allows sunlight inside the structure, and acts as a shelter for inclement weather. Also, these domes should be able to slide open and close for ventilation.

If possible, look for retractable window panes and paint them black and silver. They'll be the solar arrays you can attach to the outside of the rocket, near the very top.

There's a lot of things you can do with this; I wish I knew how to upload pictures, so I can draw what I'm thinking.

 

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[smearyllama]

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Oh yeah, you teach little kids, so you'd know what they like...

OT: Nerf turrets for defense.
Rope swings, obviously.
A fully-stocked squirt gun/ Nerf armory.
A bat-pole.
Air raid sirens.
Fallout shelter.
And a supply closet full of kid snacks.

You see, as a child I didn't like playing outside because when my sister played with me, she always pretended to be a monster and try to eat me.

And thus, a gamer was born.

 

[Digikid]

How about something like Pee Wee's Playhouse?

He is trying to NOT to teach the kid to be a idiot.

You want a cool playhouse? Look up the older TV Show MY PET MONSTER. Now THAT is the best playhouse/Treehouse EVER.

 

[Paksenarrion]

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This ... this deserves a cookie

Spoiler: All for you

I can't think of anything to top it at the moment.

Thanks for the cookie!

Snipped for epicness.

Oh yeah, you teach little kids, so you'd know what they like...

OT: Nerf turrets for defense.
Rope swings, obviously.
A fully-stocked squirt gun/ Nerf armory.
A bat-pole.
Air raid sirens.
Fallout shelter.
And a supply closet full of kid snacks.

You see, as a child I didn't like playing outside because when my sister played with me, she always pretended to be a monster and try to eat me.

And thus, a gamer was born.

I'm guessing your sister is older? ^_^

I can imagine a much younger you taking shelter in the rocket, and blasting off before your sister could eat you.

A rope swing is a great idea! I'm thinking of a rope climb, but with knots for climbing and easy purchase.

 

[Tharwen]

How big is it?

Anyway... I would always have loved a room which had an extra floor added halfway up to make a me-sized space where I could do things.

Also, if you can put a cave/tunnel (with a light wired up inside it?) that would also be awesome.

 

[smearyllama]

Snip

This ... this deserves a cookie

Spoiler: All for you

I can't think of anything to top it at the moment.

Thanks for the cookie!

Snipped for epicness.

Oh yeah, you teach little kids, so you'd know what they like...

OT: Nerf turrets for defense.
Rope swings, obviously.
A fully-stocked squirt gun/ Nerf armory.
A bat-pole.
Air raid sirens.
Fallout shelter.
And a supply closet full of kid snacks.

You see, as a child I didn't like playing outside because when my sister played with me, she always pretended to be a monster and try to eat me.

And thus, a gamer was born.

I'm guessing your sister is older? ^_^

I can imagine a much younger you taking shelter in the rocket, and blasting off before your sister could eat you.

A rope swing is a great idea! I'm thinking of a rope climb, but with knots for climbing and easy purchase.

Yeah, she's six years older than me, but starting in sixth grade or so, I started to get much larger than her.
Now I'm about 3in. and 50lbs. larger than her, so she isn't so threatening now.
Though I do still instinctively curl into the fetal position when she gets angry at me...