Abstract: A modular crank toy includes a group of interchangeable elements which may be arranged creatively in multiple patterns. Rotary motion is transmitted from a drive unit with a crank handle to the other elements to provide entertaining and educational animated movements throughout various branches of the system assembled by the user. The movement is exhibited through a variety of different animated display-producing elements which rotate about their axes. Branches and circuits are created by joining such multiple, different animated display-producing elements together through a variety of junction units through which the rotational movement is transmitted.

Abstract: A toy figure is disclosed having a body and feet extending from the body. Pockets in the feet receive parts of the user's hands. The pockets and feet extend perpendicularly with respect to the upright axis of the body and parallel to the surface on which the toy figure will be used. When the user's fingers are moved through vertical arcs, the toy figure will move in an action resembling waddling.