Abstract: An interactive play station designed to provide for play which utilizes digitally generated content, mechanical or other physical objects, and digital control to simulate a physical environment which physical objects can appear to interact with. In this regard, the play station is a mixed reality or augmented environment that comprises both real and virtual elements.

Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying that a non-digital object, specifically a plush toy, has been brought into the presence of a digital device, which can provide content in reaction to the presence of that plush toy.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing an interactive toy dressing system. The system is designed to provide not only coordinating toy outfit purchasing advice, but can provide a play environment which assists users in determining coordinating clothing options that are available, and locating them for purchase.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing an interactive toy assembly workshop and methods for making a toy which utilizes a digital profile so as to be increasingly personalized. The workshop is composed of a variety of stations which are specifically related to various assembly tasks in the process of taking an unfinished plush toy and producing a finished toy design. While some of these stations are geared to more hands on tasks in selecting and actually assembling the toy, others are specifically designed to provide interactive experiences that enhance the personality of the toy, make it unique, and provide for it to be anthropomorphized by the user in a particular way by creating and using a digital profile with the toy.

Abstract: A system and method for simulating a wide variety of different toy furniture items including a plurality of three-dimensional predetermined shaped members wherein at least some of the predetermined shaped members are adaptable to be positioned and repositioned adjacent to other shaped members in a plurality of different configurations to simulate a plurality of different furniture items. The present system and method further includes providing a plurality of slipcovers having indicia associated therewith which are shaped and dimensioned respectively to be positioned over at least one of the plurality of shaped members to simulate the particular furniture item or other home/business furnishing depicted on the slipcover, and providing at least one wall board having indicia associated therewith for simulating a particular room setting, the wall board being used in conjunction with the system components to simulate different room settings.

Abstract: A device for carrying an article of toy furniture includes a base portion and a sling portion that is selectively and releasably interconnectable with the base portion. The base portion and the sling portion, when interconnnected, provide a simple and convenient carrier for an article of toy furniture resting on the base portion.