Abstract: An amusement device that includes an elastic ball, a rigid, generally rectangular platform surrounding the ball so as to give the ball a figure eight appearance, an elongated elastic handle extending upwardly from the center of the ball, and a plurality of straps releasably securing the handle to the platform. The handle includes an upper section, a lower section, and a bar extending generally horizontally outwardly from the upper section of the handle. The bar may be grasped by a person while bouncing on the ball. The handle and the ball are made from an elastic material such as rubber.

Abstract: A dog toy that includes a three-dimensional shell structure with a top end and a bottom end with four hinged arms extending between and connecting the top end to the bottom end is disclosed. A fabric cover is loosely secured to the structure making it look like a ball. Elastic members are connected to the arms and are used to bias the structure into the shape of a ball. A suction cup is secured to the top end and a platform is secured to the bottom end so that when the structure is collapsed, the suction cup grips the platform and keeps the ends together. In the flattened state, the structure may be easily thrown by a person. When the suction force is released, the structure regains its three dimensional shape. A dog may now be able to grip the structure and retrieve it.