My great nephew is turning 2 and LOVES cranes, as well as dump trucks, bulldozers, etc. But, I HAD to make him a crane. The arm is 3 dowel rods covered with royal icing. Cable is shoestring licorice; "logs" are pretzel rods, wheels/tracks are chocolate biscotti, covered with fondant, and licorice pieces. It was VERY fun and quick to make!!