Abstract: An on-board battery recharger is provided for use on a toy-riding vehicle that automatically connects and disconnects the recharger to the battery of the vehicle. A power cord is also provided to connect power from a power source to the on-board recharger via a receptacle. When charging power is supplied to the toy vehicle, an electric switching means connects the battery to the recharger and disconnects the battery from drive motors that propel the toy vehicle. Likewise, when the charging power is removed from connection with the toy vehicle, the electric switching means disconnects the battery from the recharger and reconnects the battery to the drive motors for continued operation of the toy.

Abstract: An article comprises a body, wherein a portion of the body is hollow. A pressurized gas is disposed within the hollow portion of the body. The hollow portion of the body has at least one opening defined therein. The opening is adapted to enable the pressurized gas to escape from the hollow portion of the body, such that the escaping gas provides energy to an associated object operatively associated with the body. The article and method of pressurizing hollow toys may provide a plurality of objects that are interchangeably and operatively associated with the body of the article.

Abstract: An article comprises a body, wherein a portion of the body is hollow. A pressurized gas is disposed within the hollow portion of the body. The hollow portion of the body has at least one opening defined therein. The opening is adapted to enable the pressurized gas to escape from the hollow portion of the body, such that the escaping gas provides energy to an associated object operatively associated with the body. The article and method of pressurizing hollow toys may provide a plurality of objects that are interchangeably and operatively associated with the body of the article.