Abstract: A cover surrounds an expandable frame that, when expanded, shapes the cover in a decorative fashion. The frame includes a plurality of flexible rods interconnected between two base units. As the base units are moved towards one another, the rods flex outwardly to form a somewhat spherical configuration. The rods are tapered at one or both ends to help facilitate a circular curvature.

Abstract: A thematic play set that in one example is in the form of a castle includes a plurality of turrets. Some turrets have end caps that may be removed to allow fiber optic bundles to be exposed that simulate a fireworks bloom. Another turret includes a launcher that launches a winged figurine into the air to simulate flight. The play set includes a number of accessories and features that add to the theme established.

Abstract: A system and a method for launching glow-in-the-dark projectiles from a projectile launcher wherein the toy comprises projectiles exposed to light prior to being launched and a firing mechanism wherein a portion of the firing mechanism is positioned with the projectile prior to being fired from the launcher. In one embodiment, the firing mechanism comprises a light for exposing the projectile to radiation prior to being fired from the gun. The present invention is well suited for use as a toy projectile launcher wherein the toy may be used in dark or low-light areas.

Abstract: The present invention provides a blister for a blister type package, and a blister package, wherein the blister is generally transparent and has two separate pockets. The first pocket receives and contains a product to be sold. The second pocket has an irregularly shaped front surface and contains a figural item preferably related to the product. The irregularly shaped front surface of the second pocket substantially conforms to the figural item, thereby creating the appearance that the second pocket contains an article associated with the product.

Abstract: A toy race car and track system are disclosed having illuminated portions in the car and the track that are illuminated by light sources based on movement of the car on the track. The car includes a pull-back motor and has translucent windows for display of the light source inside the car. The track is a modular track system having interchangeable track portions and other parts. The track system includes a jump and a gauge for measuring the height of a vehicle on the jump. The gauge illuminates when the car travels through it and includes a break-away sign at the end of the gauge that detaches when the car reaches the end. The track system also includes a jump and loop portion, in which the jump launches the car upside down toward one of a plurality of loops that catch the car and redirect it back toward the jump. The car then is launched from the jump to an inner loop to decreased jump speed, and the process repeats until the car no longer has sufficient speed to reach the loops.

Abstract: A handheld bubble making device includes a reservoir of bubble making solution that is drawn by a motorized pumping assembly and distributed over a dispensing surface. A motorized fan assembly blows air through the dispensing surface to generate bubbles. A dispensing ring is positioned adjacent to the dispensing surface and is moveable by the operator to aid in the distribution of the fluid across the dispensing surface. One or more lights are provided to illuminate the bubbles that are dispensed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a toy water gun including a pump for pressurizing the gun for shooting out a stream of water, a trigger for controlling the flow of the water, and a source of electricity and at least one light source for illuminating the stream, wherein the device is adapted to provide a lighted coherent stream of water.

Abstract: An amusement device is disclosed having an animal body portion and a remote control portion. The animal body portion may be a lizard having horns and a tail. A user may use the remote control to cause the animal to move. The animal body has at least one motor operably connected to the animal's head, legs, and tail. The motor causes the animal to walk forward, walk backward, or dance in place at the selection of the user, and causes the tail to move and the mouth of the animal's head to move. An extendable tongue protrudes from the mouth. The tongue may have a magnetic tip for connecting with a magnetic or metallic object. The device may also contain a speaker that plays music and/or words as selected by the user through the remote control. In one embodiment, the lizard dances while playing music.

Abstract: The present invention provides an interactive amusement device and system encompassing a primary robotic unit which performs actions communicated by a remote wireless transmitter and at least one secondary robotic unit which interacts through wireless communication with the primary robotic unit. In some embodiments, the primary and secondary robotic units interact with each other and the user.

Abstract: A propulsion toy consists of an enlarged disc member, a launching device to which the disc member is attached and a launchable rotor member. The rotor member is disposed forwardly of the disc and releasably engaged with the launching device. When the launching device is operated, the rotor member is set into rapid rotation and the blades thereof react against the foward surface of the disc to thus disengage the rotor member and to permit the same to be propelled forwardly.

Abstract: An amusement device including a simulated cheese having inlet orifices for a ball and a plurality of exit orifices some of which receive simulated mice therein, and a random distributing assembly located inside the simulated cheese for randomly directing a ball entering the inlet orifices toward one of the exit orifices. If a mouse is present in the randomly selected exit orifice, it is forced out thereof by the ball. If a mouse is not present, the ball passes through the orifice unimpeded.

Abstract: An applique is attachable by pressure sensitive adhesive or the like to a supporting surface. The applique includes a base sheet, a layer of color changeable liquid crystalline material disposed upon the base sheet, and a transparent covering layer overlying the liquid crystalline layer. The applique is removable for use as a novelty or a premium item and is color changeable by application of heat, such as from the user's fingers, to the applique since such heat causes a color change in the liquid crystalline layer.