Abstract: A toy and a method for washing a body of an individual are provided. The toy includes a resilient coil with one or more bodies attached to the coil. Preferably, one of the bodies is made from soap and may be used as a tub toy for, for example, a child. The bodies are preferably in the shape of an identifiable object or creature. The toy is constructed such that one or both of the bodies may be replaced, and the coil may be re-used with the new body or bodies.

Abstract: A toy and a game are provided as well as a method for playing a game. The toy includes a resilient coil that has an attachment surface for picking up an article or target with a complementary attachment surface associated with the article or target. The toy and the article may be provided as a kit. One or more players may use the coil to pick-up one or more articles or targets. Points may be accumulated based on designated values that may be given to the articles or targets.

Abstract: A foldable toy which can be selectively arranged into a plurality of desired shapes is disclosed as well as an associated game. The foldable toy includes a plurality of primary links, a plurality of joints connecting the primary links together, and a plurality of secondary links having first ends secured to the joints and having opposite free ends. The joints permit the primary and secondary links to be rotated about the joints through 360.degree. in parallel planes in order to form different desired shapes. The foldable toy can advantageously form a virtually unlimited number of different shapes including, for example, each of the letters A through Z of the English-language alphabet, each of the numerals 0-9, and a plurality of common geometric shapes such as a square, triangle, rectangle, star, diamond, and octagon. The foldable toy can also be formed into other amusing shapes such as animals, rocket ships, buildings, etc. and numerous other shapes that a child can imagine.