Abstract: A robot 1 includes a primary part and a plurality of sub-parts, and the sub-parts are each configured to be attached to and detached from the primary part. The primary part includes an information processing section 11 that acquires part identification information used for identifying the plurality of sub-parts, and a drive processing section 21 that controls a movement of at least one of the sub-parts in a manner of control associated with the part identification information acquired by the information processing section 11.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a method, a device, and storage medium for transferring a virtual item. The method includes receiving, by a first electronic device, a transfer request from a second electronic device, the transfer request comprising at least one physical item identifier and a quantity corresponding to each physical item identifier that are recognized by the second electronic device. The method also includes determining, by the first electronic device, at least one target virtual item according to the at least one physical item identifier and the quantity corresponding to each physical item identifier, the at least one target virtual item being associated with the at least one physical item identifier and the quantity corresponding to each physical item identifier; and transferring, by the first electronic device, the at least one target virtual item from a first position to a second position in a target virtual environment.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a figurine having magnetically attachable components and accessories that can be assembled and manipulated in various configurations to alter the appearance of the figurine as desired. The figurine includes a core having a plurality of magnetic joints coupled along various surfaces of the core. Each of the components of the figurine (such as the head, hands, and feet) includes a complementary magnetic joint designed to magnetically interact with the magnetic joints on the core to couple the components to the core, and to accommodate movement of the components relative to the core.

Abstract: A mix or match toy set is disclosed wherein four units having a common theme have at least two or three sections. These two or three sections can be interchanged with one another. In one embodiment the units are different transportation vehicles. The units are held together by using magnets in male and female connectors.

Abstract: A video game includes a peripheral device that senses the presence and identity of toy objects near or on the peripheral. Each of the toy objects includes an identification device such as an RFID tag. Each of the toys is also associated with a corresponding game character or object. The peripheral device provides lighting effects based on characteristics of the game character or aspects of the game play sequence thereby enhancing the user's gameplay experience.

Abstract: An action figure is provided with a serial number that provides an access code which allows owners to engage in enjoyable games or other activities via the Internet or other gaming systems. The interactive action figure system comprises a toy, statue, or other three-dimensional figurine with a serial number, and preferably a computer network accessible over the interne and a particular gaming framework managed by a network device. Owners of action figure toys may “log onto” the network using the action figure serial number as an access code to activate a particular computer character identity and participate in games such as hand-to-hand combat games, action-adventure series, or learning games. The action figure may be, for example, a warrior, sports figure, doll or teddy bear to appeal to a wide range of users. Once a particular character is activated, game play proceeds according to preset rules.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel recognition arrangement configured to allow identification of a detachable toy element and its relative position on a play structure so as to enable a further display of a virtual character of said toy element in its relative position on the play structure on a smart device screen displaying an image of said play structure. The recognition arrangement provided herein comprising a TAG component affixed to the detachable toy element and an environmental recognition component (ERC) affixed to the play structure. The identification of a specific detachable toy element and its position on the play structure are obtained upon attachment of the TAG component and the ERC. Attachment of the TAG component and the ERC is detected by periodic scanning of a control unit connected to the play structure for changes of voltage or current values. Upon detection of such a change, the sampled value is delivered to the smart device for further interpretation and display.

Abstract: A toy figure assembly can be interconnected to construct a toy figure. The mating parts of the toy figure assembly are structured for friction fit attachment and include an upper body part including a neck portion and a trunk portion; a lower body part including a rod portion, a stud portion, a legs portion, and a feet portion; and arm parts having a hand portion, a forearm portion, an elbow portion, an upper arm portion, and a shoulder portion.

Abstract: An educational toy for developing a user's emotional, cognitive and physical skills comprising a body, wherein the surface of the body is at least partially covered with a first portion fastening material; at least one the attachment at least partially covered in a second portion fastening material, the second portion fastening material being complimentary to the first portion fastening material so that the attachment can be removably mounted on the body; and a housing unit comprising, a bottom portion, a top portion, a front wall, a rear wall and supporting side walls.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for using a toy for communicating with a client terminal. The method comprises encoding at least one interacting information as at least one flickering control instruction and using a toy element having a light emitting unit for emitting light according to the at least one flickering control instruction, thereby transmitting the interacting information to a client terminal. The client terminal is configured for capturing the emitted light using an image capturing device and decoding the at least one interacting information therefrom.

Abstract: Systems and methods for interactive play are provided, including a method of interacting with an action figure. The method includes the steps of providing a base unit having a processor, providing an action figure having a memory which stores data relating to the action figure, communicating the data in the form of communication signals to the processor, and presenting an activity instruction based on the communication signals received, with the activity instruction enacting a real-life activity that the action figure can engage in.

Abstract: A toy kit for creating a three-dimensional object such as an Easter egg, or a doll having a humanoid or animal appearance is described. The kit has at least two parts formed of resiliently deformable material. One of the part or parts includes posts extending outwardly from a surface thereof for mating with corresponding holes formed in the other part or parts.

Abstract: A method of attaching a piece having an opening onto a part in a toy system by positioning the part adjacent the opening, pushing on the part inserting it into the opening, and releasing the part allowing the piece to be picked up by and retained on the part. In a toy system in which the part is an upper one of two generally elongated parts, the other being a lower part, that telescope axially against a bias, the biased apart parts are positioned adjacent the opening with the lower part proximate and pointed toward the opening and the upper part away from the opening. Pushing on the upper part telescopes it against the bias over the lower part and inserts the upper part into the opening. Releasing the parts allows the bias to move the parts apart with the piece picked up by and retained on the upper part.

Abstract: A transformable toy which can be automatically transformed despite the fact that members are merely pivotably connected as in conventional transformable toys is provided. The transformable toy, which is transformed from a box-like configuration to a robot configuration, is vertically and longitudinally divided into two parts, when in the box-like configuration, includes an upper front member, an upper rear member, a lower front member, and a lower rear member, and has a frame disposed therein for supporting the above members. The upper front member and the upper rear member are each pivotably connected to the frame directly, or through a link, and are foldably connected with each other. The connecting portion between the frame and the upper rear member has an elastic member for urging the upper front member and the upper rear member in a direction to be folded.

Abstract: A modular construction system involving at least one balancing element having a center of gravity, a vertical axis, and at least one balancing surface for enhancing equilibrium; and at least one permanent magnet disposed at each at least one balancing surface, the system optionally having a base, wherein balancing the at least one balancing element in relation to the base is facilitated, and wherein the base optionally includes a feature, such as a magnetic property, a metal, at least one leveling device.

Abstract: A transformable toy which can be automatically transformed despite its appearance in which members are merely pivotably connected as in conventional transformable toys is provided. Front end portions of a first base member and a second base member, as well as rear end portions of the first and second base members, are pivotably connected by first and second link members, respectively. The second base member is urged by an elastic force of a first elastic member, provided on at least one connecting portion, to move forwardly with respect to the first base member. Figure members expressing states differing between first and second configurations are connected to the first base member and the first link member. Connecting portions of figure members have second elastic members acting against the elastic force of the first elastic member and having an elastic force set to be smaller than that of the first elastic member.

Abstract: A method of creating a soft sculpture by assembling a plurality of compositional units, wherein each compositional unit comprises a core made of a first material covered by a covering of a second material which covering is held in proximity to the core, either neatly or sloppily, and wherein at least two of the plurality of compositional units are connected to each other.

Abstract: A structure transformable from an in-line configuration to a configuration simulative of a living entity with seven components coupled in order with a first component simulative of a head, second and third components simulative of a first pair of extremities, a fourth component simulative of a torso, fifth and sixth components simulative of a second pair of extremities, and a seventh component. An elastic core member flexibly retains the seven components in order. The transformable structure can be transformed from the in-line configuration to the simulative configuration by twisting the third and fourth components to form the first pair of extremities and twisting the fifth and sixth components to form the second pair of extremities.

Abstract: A toy with an exterior structure. Constructed to transform from a rollable first shape to a second shape. An interior structure inside the exterior structure is endowed with a magnetic body that moves by way of a magnetic force that acts from the exterior of the toy, an interior locking portion that moves simultaneously with the movement of this magnetic body, and a biasing member that effects a force which moves or turns this interior locking portion in a particular direction. If the magnetic force does not act from the exterior of the toy, the first shape of the exterior structure maintained. In the event that a magnetic force has acted from the exterior of the said toy, the exterior structure transforms from the first shape to the second shape.

Abstract: The invention relates to the technical field of toys, and more specifically, to a doll capable of being assembled in multiple directions, comprising: a head member, a middle body member, and a foot member, wherein projection members or recessed areas are set on all sides of the head member, except the bottom side, which serves to connect with the middle body member of the doll, with said projection members or recessed areas at the top, left, and right sides of the head member being in the shape of a column or cavity. Through the engagement of the columns with the groove cavities and the engagement of the recessed areas with the projection members at the front and back sides of the head member, the doll is capable of being assembled with other dolls in multiple directions. Therefore, the doll of the invention can provide more fun and entertainment value, providing more opportunities for children to exercise their imaginations.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a stuffed animal having a releasably attachable tail. The stuffed animal includes a body, a tail releasably attached to the body and attachment means carried by at least one of the body and the tail. The attachment means releasably attaches the tail to the body and may include a plurality of hook and loop fastener elements. In another embodiment, the attachment means includes at least one attachment ear and at least one corresponding attachment member. The at least one attachment ear is attached to the at least one attachment member via hook and loop fastener elements for releasably securing the tail to the body. A customer or seller can dress the stuffed animal with changeable clothing after removing the tail, which can be handled with ease by even young children.

Abstract: A joint system for joining polyhedric facet elements together. Polyhedrons have a plurality of facets. The polyhedric facet elements have facet planes that are generally congruent with the facets of the polyhedrons in which they are found. Various facet elements occupy angular relationships such that they can be joined in rigid stable joints by means of key elements where the planes of the key elements extend generally perpendicular to the planes of each of the facet elements. The joint system is suitable for inter-polyhedron joint systems where the joints include four joint elements, three of which are in the respective polyhedrons that are to be joined, and the fourth is a key element perpendicularly disposed between the other three joint elements.

Abstract: A transformable toy which can be automatically transformed despite the fact that members are merely pivotably connected as in conventional transformable toys is provided. The transformable toy, which is transformed from a box-like configuration to a robot configuration, is vertically and longitudinally divided into two parts, when in the box-like configuration, includes an upper front member, an upper rear member, a lower front member, and a lower rear member, and has a frame disposed therein for supporting the above members. The upper front member and the upper rear member are each pivotably connected to the frame directly, or through a link, and are foldably connected with each other. The connecting portion between the frame and the upper rear member has an elastic member for urging the upper front member and the upper rear member in a direction to be folded.

Abstract: A transformable toy which can be automatically transformed despite its appearance in which members are merely pivotably connected as in conventional transformable toys is provided. Front end portions of a first base member and a second base member, as well as rear end portions of the first and second base members, are pivotably connected by first and second link members, respectively. The second base member is urged by an elastic force of a first elastic member, provided on at least one connecting portion, to move forwardly with respect to the first base member. Figure members expressing states differing between first and second configurations are connected to the first base member and the first link member. Connecting portions of figure members have second elastic members acting against the elastic force of the first elastic member and having an elastic force set to be smaller than that of the first elastic member.

Abstract: A manipulative toy is provided comprising a body and a plurality of interchangeable appendages, such as arms, legs, heads, tails and wings, removably attachable to the body at certain predefined coupling points using complementary magnetic elements disposed within both the appendages and the body. The appendages are retained in place by the interaction between two sets of complementary ribbed elements disposed on both the body and the appendages about the magnetic elements, which complementary ribbed elements are formed in a beveled configuration. The configuration of these ribbed elements, in combination with attractive force of the complementary magnetic elements and the frictional engagement of the complementary ribs, limits the appendages from moving rotationally about the point of attachment, and limits the movement of the appendage in the plane of the point of attachment, thereby allowing the manipulative toy to be posed by a user and retain its position.

Abstract: The invention relates to the technical field of toys, and more specifically, to a doll capable of being assembled in multiple directions, comprising: a head member, a middle body member, and a foot member, wherein projection members or recessed areas are set on all sides of the head member, except the bottom side, which serves to connect with the middle body member of the doll, with said projection members or recessed areas at the top, left, and right sides of the head member being in the shape of a column or cavity. Through the engagement of the columns with the groove cavities and the engagement of the recessed areas with the projection members at the front and back sides of the head member, the doll is capable of being assembled with other dolls in multiple directions. Therefore, the doll of the invention can provide more fun and entertainment value, providing more opportunities for children to exercise their imaginations.

Abstract: A play apparatus in the form of a toy figure includes a body member that can be separated into left and right halves by dividing generally centrally along a generally vertical line or plane and can be joined with the opposing halves of another toy figure to create different figures. Each of the left and right halves preferably has a preassigned game or power value and a name. When the two halves are joined, they produce an original, solid-figure, or a split-figure, with a combined name and a combined game value. The two halves of an original, solid-figure, or the two halves of a split-figure, when joined, blend visibly seamlessly about a line of adjoinment. In addition, the facial, head, and torso features of the two halves also blend visibly seamlessly to create an overall external impression or visual image of a whole.

Abstract: A hand-held toy is disclosed having portions which may be detached with an audible “snap” and interchanged in a variety of combinations. Various embodiments of the present invention may comprise a plush toy, a cloth- or fabric-covered toy and a wire frame toy having a pliant endoskeleton covered by a polymer or the like to allow the toy to be bent into a variety of positions. The plush toy, the cloth-covered toy or the fabric-covered toy may also include a pliant endoskeleton allowing it to be bent into a variety of positions. Each of the above-described embodiments includes appendages or portions that may be detached with an audible snap and interchanged in a variety of combinations.

Abstract: A toy is provided comprising a number of portions including a head, body and leg portions. The portions are detachably attached to each other via complementary engagement means such that, when engaged, the portions form the toy. The engagement means of each portion include magnetic material and the magnetic attraction allows, at least in part, engagement of the portions to each other.

Abstract: A toy including at least one endless stretchable loop supporting or defining a figure or representative object, the toy being sized and shaped for removable placement around a toy wheeled vehicle by tension exerted by the loop against selected exterior portions of the toy wheeled vehicle.

Abstract: A one-piece molded plastic vehicular enclosure for children is disclosed. The vehicular enclosure, which can either be a car or truck configuration, has a length substantially greater than its width and height. The enclosure includes opposing top and bottom surfaces and opposing side surfaces inner connecting the top and bottom surfaces. The enclosure further includes opposing front and rear surfaces extending between the top and bottom surfaces and side surfaces. The rear surface includes a rear entry opening for ingress and egress of children into and out of the enclosure. The rear entry opening is defined by a cylindrical extension projecting from the rear surface. The rear entry opening has a height and width substantially equal to the distance between the top and bottom surfaces to facilitate ingress and egress into the enclosure by children. Preferably, the rear entry opening is sufficiently large to permit two children to pass one another during ingress and egress relative to the enclosure.

Abstract: A three dimensional physical toy that can be manipulated by a user is connected to a computer. Interchangeable accessory parts can be plugged into the toy via mechanisms which identify the accessory parts immediately when they are plugged into the toy body. A software program running in the computer displays a graphical character representation of the toy, including the accessory parts that have been plugged into the toy in a virtual environment on a monitor screen. The toy and the accessory parts interact dynamically with the software program so that the graphical character representation of the toy appears on the screen exactly as it physically appears to the user. The toy interacts with the virtual environment in each stage of construction an as each accessory part is added or removed. Therefore, as various accessory parts are inserted into, or removed from, the toy, the graphical character representation of the toy interacts with the virtual environment in different ways.

Abstract: Children's game structure having two modular parts (1) and (2), of an arbitrary number which combine to form a number of ogival arches (5) (5a) (5b) (5c) and which are joined together in line one after the other simulating the rings of a centipede and configuring a tunnel fitted at both ends with flat, vertical parts (17) and (18) representing the centipede's head and tail, with openings (19) and (20) for the children to enter and exit the centipede. The game structure is applicable for children's games of the type that allow the children to crawl through the inside or on top of the outside of the tunnel and the structure is easy to assemble and disassemble for storage as it only requires a small amount of storage space and no tools.

Abstract: A plush construction set including a first plush object and a second plush object. A first connecting element is secured to the first plush object, and a second connecting element is secured to the second plush object. The first and second connecting elements are at least semi-rigid. The first and second connecting elements are configured to establish a releasable connection between the first and second plush objects. At least one of the first and second objects may have a plurality of fibrous elements that extend in a plurality of directions. The fibrous elements may be made of yarn, fur, hair, synthetic fiber resembling hair, thread, thin strips of cloth or other textiles, or the like. Decorative features resembling body features may be attached to the first or second plush objects.

Abstract: A decoration having cooperating first and second figures so that a variety of first figures can be combined with a variety of second figures for a customized pairing. Further customizing is enabled with the use of interchangeable heads. A base for the figures and adaptable decorative columns can be added.

Abstract: A sectional toy action figure is constructed of snap-together plastic components, characterized by the fact that an action figure may be assembled in a large variety of sizes and configurations, using a limited variety of individual components. Arms and legs may be configured in life-like orientations with connector elements providing for ball and socket connections at one end and a rod socket at the other. An additional terminal connector, comprising a ball socket at one end and a rod-like post at the other, is combinable with the before mentioned connector elements. Significant variety in sizing and configuring of the action figure is made possible by the ability to join said connector elements to each other by a connector rod, and to join a connector element with a terminal connector.

Abstract: A plush toy is provided having a body and plurality of detachable appendages in the form of arms, legs, tail and a head. The appendages are provided with a male member having hook-and-latch material which fits into mating alignment with recesses provided in the body. Hook-and-latch material provided within the recesses secures the appendages securely to the body, while hiding the hook-and-latch material from view. The bodies and appendages may be configured to represent the body and appendages of various animals and may be interchanged to create multi-animal plush toys. Additionally, the heads are provided with switches and audio signal generators to produce audio signals associated with the animals represented by the heads.

Abstract: A tricycle type vehicle that uses a reciprocating crank system to drive the vehicle is shown. In this design, the operating parts of the vehicle are enclosed by a padded shell that has a soft removable cover. The padded shell ensures that a child has no access to the moving parts while the vehicle is in motion The soft removable covers have different designs, such as animals (horses, lions, etc.), dinosaurs, cartoon characters, or any popular style. The soft covers are also designed to be used a bedding for children, throw rugs or as large stuffed toys. The device also has fenders to prevent contact with the large rear wheels. Finally, sound effects can be added to further enhance the overall operating effect as a toy.

Abstract: A toy figure includes a hollow body having coupling openings formed in its upper side walls and bottom wall, the openings having inwardly tapered conical faces with peripherally spaced longitudinal channels. A magnet slab housed in the body is sandwiched by yoke plates which closely confront each opening. A coupling member having a circular base section with a ribbed conical face engages each opening and includes an inner portion of magnetic material engaged by the yoke plates to releasably retain the coupling members in the openings. An arm is attached to each coupling member for angular movement about an axis perpendicular to the axis of the coupling member base section.

Abstract: A toy figure having disassembleable appendages attached thereto. The figure includes a body member that has a plurality of receptacles therein adapted to removably receive therein extended connection members that are attached to the appendages. Each extended member preferably has a cross-sectional shape, number, and color that differs from the cross-sectional shapes, numbers, and colors of the other extended members. Each receptacle is configured to receive at least one of the extended members therein and is also preferably provided with a number and color that corresponds to the number and color of the extended member that is adapted to be received therein. Each appendage is also preferably provided with shape, number, and color indicators that serve to identify the cross-sectional shape, number, and color of the extended member that is attached thereto.

Abstract: A doll includes a plurality of attachment pads distributed over the doll surface each having one portion of a conventional fabric attachment structure such as a hook and loop attachment means. A plurality of ornaments such as simulated jewels include undersurfaces bearing cooperating attachment pads intended to grasp the attachment pads upon the doll surface. A wand is configured to receive and support a plurality of jewel ornaments each having individual attachment pads. A dispensing mechanism is supported within the wand and is operative in response to an actuating button to provide sequential dispensing of the jeweled ornaments in a one at a time fashion to simulate a magical touch upon the selected surface.

Abstract: A stuffed toy has a short cylindrical body and a plurality of elongate appendages extending below the body. The appendages are readily attached and detached by a child to teach motor skills. The appendages may be color coded to matching attaching sites on the body. Matching indicia such as numbers may also be provided for educational purposes.

Abstract: A doll has a head, arms and legs attached to a body with a hook and loop fastener. The head is configured to resemble a baseball, the arms configured to resemble baseball bats, the legs configured to resemble footballs, with the body resembling a basketball. The head, arms, legs and body each have a soft cloth covering containing a soft filling.

Abstract: A fabricated toy is equipped with a plurality of toy component members having predetermined shapes, a detecting device for detecting the assembly state of these toy component members, and a sound generating device for emitting sounds in accordance with the assembly state of the toy component members detected by the detecting device so that when the toy component members are correctly assembled, a specific shape is completed. In this fabricated toy, the sound generating device generates the sounds of mutually different kinds in the cases where the toy component members are correctly assembled and incorrectly. Infants, therefore, can play at the assembly of the toy for a long period of time, without losing their interest in the toy, and the toy, which is "a horse" or "a frog", can also serve as educational stuff for assembling correctly the toy into the shape of the animal.

Abstract: A toy figurine and a fluid actuated animated module for ready detachment and attachment to the toy figurine. The toy figurine includes a means for generating and transmitting pressurized fluid which is utilized to activate an animated feature contained within the module. The figurine also includes a socket assembly to facilitate the detachment and attachment of the module and provide a fluid seal between the figurine and the module. The socket assembly includes a movable member having a front end surface which is substantially flush with the outer covering of the figurine when the module is detached. The movable member is capable of assuming a depressed position so as to permit the attachment of the module to the socket assembly and facilitate the flow of pressurized fluid from the figurine to the module.

Abstract: Toy figures and characters which incorporate a plurality of one or more styles or shapes of rotatable gear-like components which are formed of soft, yieldable material and which components are selectively mounted to a variety of frames to thereby create toys having animated body parts that rotate as the toys are moved across a support surface.

Abstract: An educational toy including four geometric members arrangeable to form a plurality of stylized representations of animals. In one embodiment, the four geometric members are blocks sequentially rotatably connected, the members being arrangeable to form a square and to form an equilateral triangle, the stylized representations of animals being formed in positions intermediate the square and equilateral triangle configurations. In another embodiment the geometric members are made of cloth and filled with a stuffing material. Elements may be provided for detachable attachment to the geometric members, to further characterize the representations. A method for forming the stylized represention of animals is also disclosed.

Abstract: A bird decoy which can be assembled in either a feeder or sentry position. The decoy includes separate main body, neck, and head portions. The neck includes first and second ends. The main body engages one of the neck ends, and the head engages another of the neck ends. With the first end of the neck interconnected to the body and second end interconnected to the head, the neck curves to a lower portion to simulate a feeding goose. With the second end of the neck interconnected to the body and the first end interconnected to the head, the neck is substantially upright, to sumulate a bird in a sentry position.

Abstract: A design game comprising at least six series of at least six modules each, each of the series being constituted of the same number of modules and all of the modules having the same shape in plan, with the area in plan of the modules of each series progressing in the same way as in every other series, from the smallest to the largest, according to a definite geometric formula. Modules in the shape of a square are specifically disclosed. The modules are used to form various abstract and quasi-representational designs. At least one spacer element may be used as an aid for positioning the modules relative to each other in a desired angular relationship.

Abstract: A convertable doll having means to change from one character to another without adding to or removing any object. The doll is formed of a body having a face thereon providing one character. A loose fitting outer garment is received on the body, the garment having an open type lower portion such as a robe, skirt, dress or the like. An inverted skirt-type flexible member is received on the doll lower portion under the outer garment and has on the underneath side thereof elements forming an upper body, face and outer head features and having a second pair of arms, the flexible members being invertable over the doll body head portion to encompass the head portion and the doll body arms, the lower portion of the outer garment being receivable in the inverted flexible member, the inverted flexible member thereby forming a second head and face forming a second character.