Abstract: A kit for spinning tops having an spindle, at least one body element which has a hole roughly in the area of its center of gravity and which constitutes the body of the top, with a cross section which is essentially equal to the cross section of the spindle, a lower support and an upper support which can be placed on the spindle, at least one of the supports being made to be removed or pulled off from the top body. In accordance with another feature, the kit has a plate-shaped carrier with a recess in which a spindle is supported, with at least one body element being a flat, punch-out top body supported in a punch-out hole in the carrier of the same outline.

Abstract: A metal yo-yo embodies a construction in which each of the halves of the yo-yo body is formed from a disc and a hub that are made separately and secured to each other in an integral structure. The discs can be die cut from sheet material and may be deformed about the peripheral margin to define a dished configuration. The hub is inserted into the center hole of the disc and the two are assembled together in a swaging operation that constricts the metal of the disc about a portion of the hub. A pair of such yo-yo halves are connected together by an axle assembly that includes a bearing to facilitate extended spin time for the yo-yo. The yo-yo construction and method of fabrication provides substantial economies in the manufacture of metal yo-yos. In another aspect of the disclosure, the inwardly facing surfaces of the yo-yo halves may be formed to define an annular recess that cooperates with the yo-yo string in a manner that affects retrieval of the yo-yo.

Abstract: The invention relates to a toy having a play base and an article typically depicting a human or animal character which is movable along said play base by manipulation of magnetic or mechanical mechanism which, preferably, are not in direct contact with said article and hidden from view, and said play base includes one or a number of sets which depict an environment such as a shop, park etc and which include objects which are movable by separate magnetic movable or mechanical mechanism contacted by the magnetic or mechanical mechanism to give the effect that the object is moved by the article when it is moved into proximity with the same thereby adding to the impression to a child of the article being independently animated.

Abstract: A fiber optic enhanced figurine assembly includes a figurine body having a figurine outer surface, and a bunch of fibers affixed to the figurine body and extending outwardly from the figurine outer surface. The fiber bunch includes a plurality of nonilluminatable fibers extending outwardly at least a first distance from the figurine outer surface. The fiber bunch further includes at least one illuminatable optical fiber that extends outwardly from the figurine outer surface to a second distance less than the first distance of the nonilluminatable fibers. The figurine assembly further includes a light source for selectively illuminating the at least one optical fiber to visually and decoratively enhance the fiber bunch.

Abstract: An incoming call reporting toy that visually or aurally reports a call arrival state of a portable terminal to a person around the toy in an amusing fashion. An electromagnetic wave emitted when a portable terminal receives an incoming call is used to activate an incoming call reporting circuit incorporated in the toy body. A signal outputted from a signal controller configuring the incoming call reporting circuit drives a motor to allow the toy body to perform a predetermined operation while emitting a sound and/or light, thereby notifying a person around the toy of the arrival of the call at the portable terminal.

Abstract: An educational and recreational toy system for toddlers including a plurality of toy components having various shapes and sizes. The various shapes and sizes of the components are based upon a unit measurement. Toy structures are provided, including a balance, a stringer, and a pegboard for integrated use with the components. The toy components may be used interchangeably among the various toy structures. According to the invention, the system allows a child to improve motor, coordination, and thinking skills. This is accomplished by using the toy components—in conjunction with the toy structures—for matching, piling, patterning, and balancing exercises.

Abstract: An assembling structure for tail wing of a model airplane. The airplane body has a horizontal connecting face at tail section for connecting with the horizontal tail wing and vertical tail fin. A bottom face of the vertical tail fin is disposed with two projecting fixing rods. A center of the horizontal tail wing is formed with two through holes corresponding to the fixing rods of the tail fin. A sleeve is fitted on inner wall of each through hole. The connecting face of the tail of the airplane body is also formed with two through holes corresponding to the fixing rods of the tail fin. A sleeve is fitted on inner wall of each through hole. The fixing rods of the tail fin can be firmly passed through the tail wing and airplane body and locked by screws. Therefore, the tail wing of the model airplane can be quickly firmly assembled or disassembled from the airplane body for easy carriage or storage.

Abstract: An assembling structure for landing gear of a model airplane, including an airplane body having a base board on which a landing gear fixing seat mounted. The landing gear is fixed on the fixing seat by fixing pins passing through the fixing seat. The cap section of the fixing pin can be rotated by 90 degrees to engage in a channel of the fixing section of the landing gear. Under such circumstance, the landing gear is disengaged from the cap section of the fixing pin and can be quickly disassembled from the fixing seat and separated from the airplane body. Accordingly, the model airplane body and the landing gear can be quickly assembled and disassembled to facilitate carriage and storage of the model airplane.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is a plaything that includes: (a) a body; (b) a head attached to the body having a recessed area within the head; and (c) a band at least partially surrounding the recessed area. In a further embodiment, the plaything further comprises an appliance that fits in the recessed area. In a still further embodiment, the appliance is detachably affixed to the recessed area. In a yet still further embodiment, the appliance comprises an image.

Abstract: A toy figure has a movable mouth coupled to an actuator in the belly area. A speech generator stores sound elements for an entire song, verse, or nursery rhyme. The speech generator is provided with a first track of sequenced sound elements (singing version) that form a song when sequentially generated, and a related second track of a like number of sequenced sound elements (humming version). Sound elements from the first and second tracks are interchangeable at any given point during sequential output thereof A switch located in the mouth is connected to the speech generator to provide input as to the mouth position, i.e. open or closed. Squeezing the belly of the figure opens the mouth, changing the state of the switch and initiating an output sequence from the speech generator. When the mouth is open, the child is able to easily control the mouth position by varying the pressure on the belly actuator. The speech generator checks the state of the mouth switch at given intervals.

Abstract: A toy surfboard or body board has a specially shaped bottom surface of the board to hold the waves in the same manner as in a full sized surfboard or body board. A figure of a surfer is positioned on the top surface to balance and maintain and bias the board to a flat running configuration. A compartment is located in the board to hold a radio receiver, controls, motor mechanisms and the batteries. A rudder is located rearwardly of the bottom mounted propeller.

Abstract: A toy body formed to generally fanciful creature includes a tail portion and a head portion. A cockpit suitable for receiving and retaining a plush toy figure is positioned between the head and tail. A conventional sound circuit is supported within the interior of the head portion while a rotatable string reel is supported within the interior of the tail section. The reel supports a length of flexible string which includes an outer end secured to a toy life saver. A pocket within the body is provided for storing the toy life saver. The four supporting wheels of the push-pull toys body are supported upon respective axels in an offset or eccentric attachment. In addition, the front two wheel each include an offset cam and cam follower which cooperate and pivot an upwardly extending arm. The upwardly extending arm provides pivotal coupling to the forwardly extending arms and imparts pivotal motion thereto.

Abstract: A resilient elastic toy figure body supports a quartet of downwardly extending legs and a pair of heads outwardly facing from each end of the toy figure body. The stretchy elastic material body defines an interior cavity within which a particulate filler is captivated. Each head is securely attached to its respective end of the toy figure body. A relatively inelastic limiter cord is secured to each head and passes through the particulate filler of the toy figure body. As the stretchable body is elongated during play activity, the limiter cord reaches its full extension and further elongation which might damage the toy figure is prevented.

Abstract: A container, typically for use as a pi{tilde over (n)}ata is disclosed. The container comprises a containing chamber having an opening on one side, and a plurality of handles fixably attached to the containing chamber and extending outwardly from the opening of that chamber; a pull line, fixably attached to the chamber, the pull line passing through at least one face of the chamber, so that when the pull line is pulled with sufficient force the chamber will rupture; and a shroud chamber having an opening on one side, and a plurality of slots on a side opposite the opening of the shroud chamber, that chamber being positioned atop the containing chamber to shroud the opening of the containing chamber with the side opposite the opening of the shroud chamber. The handles of the containing chamber are inserted into the slots of the shroud chamber so as to interlock the chambers.

Abstract: A toy that can move around an object. The toy includes a drive mechanism that can move a housing in either a first direction or a second direction. The toy also includes a sensor that can be used to remotely sense an object. The sensor and drive mechanisms are coupled to a controller that can change the direction of the housing when the object is remotely sensed through the sensor.

Abstract: A method is provided for producing a fabric-covered spring toy having a helical body which is decorated both on its outside and on its confronting helical surfaces. In the method, a fabric tube is everted using a lanyard to pull one end of the tube through the tube center to produce the fabric tube. Everting produces a tube with a decorative surface on the outer face. The resulting fabric covered spring body can be sewn to other fabric structures such as simulated animal body parts, for incorporation into an animal-like product having a semi-soft, flexible body.

Abstract: A hot air balloon toy 10 that consists of a helium or air filled balloon 12 and an attached gondola 14. The gondola 14 is formed from a sheet of flexible, lightweight, material and having a top portion 16, bottom portion 24, and intermediate portion 20. The top portion 16 is formed into an annulus shape, with the shape being maintained with the use of a fastening means 18. The bottom portion 24 is in the form of a container, with the container shape being maintained with the use of a fastening means 28. The gondola is attached to the balloon with the use of an adhesive stopper 42 that is placed on the balloon tether 40 underneath the floor flap 32 and next to a hole 38 in floor flap. The spring-like action of intermediate sides 20 helps to hold the gondola 14 firmly against the balloon 12.

Abstract: A water tank provides an activity space for an underwater wireless remote-controlled toy. A wireless transmitter is positioned within the water tank and emits wireless remote-control signals to the toy, whereby underwater movement of the toy is controlled. The wireless transmitter may transmit either electromagnetic or infrared control signals to the toy.

Abstract: A rear telemetry light for use in association with a model train kit including a track and a caboose with a rear axle, the apparatus comprises a light assembly comprising a bulb, a bulb cover, a rigid tube and a base including a contact, the rigid tube having an upper end, a lower end and a hollow interior, the bulb cover being positioned upon the upper end of the tube through the aperture in the light housing, a bulb support being positioned within the bulb cover, the bulb including a plurality of power wires electrically coupled thereto, the bulb being positioned within the bulb support, the base including an aperture extending therethrough, the base being positioned within the lower end of the tube, the contact being positioned within the base, the contact being in electrical communication with the power wires, an inner spring being positioned within the hollow interior of the rigid tube, a ground wire being coupled to the base and around an axle of a caboose.

Abstract: A warming cover for a wild game caller, said cover comprising a covering including elastomeric insulative material having sufficient surface area to at least temporarily substantially insulate at least that portion of the caller housing the sound production assembly sufficient to adequately hinder cold induced malfunctioning of the reed.