Abstract: Toys and toy operating systems for use therein. A toy operating system may include an input system responsive to a predetermined quantitative characteristic of a liquid body, such as electrical conductivity, and a response system coupled to the input system and configured to generate one or more toy output patterns based at least in part on the given characteristic. A toy vehicle for use with such an operating system may include a chassis, a chamber adapted to contain a liquid body, and at least one toy component operable to display an output according to a generated output pattern. Exemplary toy components include an audiovisual assembly to produce an audiovisual display and a drive assembly to move the toy vehicle across a ground surface.

Abstract: A video game controller is provided to be used with a video gaming system. The controller may include at least one body segment with control inputs, and an expansion panel with additional control inputs. The controller may have an open position and a closed position, with the expansion panel accessible only when the controller is in the open position. Moving the controller between open and closed positions may switch video game execution between a play mode and a configuration mode. In the configuration mode, the user may set programming values or change the configuration of the video game being played. Moving the controller between open and closed positions may instead or in addition provide the user more resources to play the game. The user's character may get additional powers or the user may be provided a clue or hint to pursue game play.

Abstract: Toys and toy operating systems for use therein. A toy operating system may include an input system responsive to a predetermined quantitative characteristic of a liquid body, such as electrical conductivity, and a response system coupled to the input system and configured to generate one or more toy output patterns based at least in part on the given characteristic. A toy vehicle for use with such an operating system may include a chassis, a chamber adapted to contain a liquid body, and at least one toy component operable to display an output according to a generated output pattern. Exemplary toy components include an audiovisual assembly to produce an audiovisual display and a drive assembly to move the toy vehicle across a ground surface.