Abstract: A matching toy is taught containing a sphere and a cube. The cube has six sides, and each of the six sides has an opening, and each side having a marking. The sphere is positioned within the cube, such that when the sphere is within the cube, a cap of said sphere projects out each opening. There are a plurality of markings on a plurality of the caps of the sphere such that when positioned, each cap is capable of being matched with the at least one marking on each side of the cube. In another embodiment, each section of the cube matches the color or pattern of a specific corner of the cube. In another embodiment, instead of a cube, another polygon can be used. Similarly, a sphere within a sphere is disclosed.

Abstract: A toy construction kit is disclosed. The construction kit comprising a plurality of flexible construction pieces, each of said flexible construction pieces comprising bendable rod made up of a metal wire with a plastic surrounding the metal wire. In one embodiment, the plastic wire is flexible, said plastic surrounding said metal wire forming an elongated structure. Disks are spaced along the length of rod.