Abstract: An illuminating display apparatus includes an outer shell having an outer surface, an inner surface, and an interior cavity. The shell is made of a translucent material, and the outer surface consists of a first area and a second area. An opaque layer is applied to the first area and a translucent layer is applied to the second area. A light apparatus includes a support structure having a primary surface and a plurality of secondary surfaces. The secondary surfaces are oriented at different angles relative to the primary surface, and the support structure is positioned within the interior cavity. A plurality of light sources are distributed across the primary surface and the plurality of secondary surfaces. The light sources on the secondary surfaces are oriented to direct light towards secondary interior portions and the light sources on the primary surface are oriented to direct light towards a primary interior portion.

Abstract: An illuminated light display apparatus having an outer shell in the shape of a sporting good or other design is provided. For example, the outer shell may appear in the shape of a football helmet. A second, inner layer is also provided, and a collection of lighting elements, such as LEDs, is disposed between the second layer and outer shell. The outer shell has at least one cutout penetrating through to the inner layer to expose the collection of lighting elements. Moreover, both the outer shell and inner layer may feature additional vents to dissipate heat generated by the collection of lighting elements.