Sports and Entertainment Action Figure Doll & Trading Card
A Sports and Entertainment Action Figure Doll that is motion-able and has a body that is made flat like a trading card and made with trading card features and is made of flexible material that uses one or more folds and one or more weights that allow the action figure doll to make controlled motions when waved or shaken or moved about in the air to make it appear as if the action figure doll is performing one or more tasks while user is cheering or jeering. Also, the motion made by action figure doll is designed to lure or attract the attention of camera operator or others at game or event. Further, the action figure doll can be made with attachable and detachable game gear or equipment and paraphernalia. Also, the Sports and Entertainment Action Figure Doll can be made to attach and detach from and to trading or baseball card shell or background card. Moreover, action figure doll can be made with trading card features with status or stats card that has graphics printed on surface or attached to action figure doll.
This Non-Provisional Application is a continuation in part of Provisional Patent Application No. 62/090,366 filed on Dec. 11, 2014 entitled “Sports and Entertainment Action Figure Doll & Trading Card ” and Provisional Patent Application No. 62/142,396 filed on Apr. 2, 2015 also entitled “Sports and Entertainment Action Figure Doll & Trading Card”.
FIELD OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention involves the use of a half or more than half body of a motion-able sports and entertainment action figure doll that has trading card features and is made out of cardboard or flexible material such as plastic or a combination thereof with a body that is flat to resemble that of a trading card and can be made printable or can be made with a colorized image or printed sticker or printed vinyl image of the athlete or entertainer with stats card that can be placed on the front, back or outer surface of the action figure doll or action figure doll can be made wearing clothing outfit or uniform with printed image of face and neck and other parts of body. The action figure doll is made with one or more folds in its body parts that allow the action figure doll to make or perform a certain task when moved or waved about in the air. These creases or folds can be made straight or at an angle to allow the body part or parts of the action figure doll to move in a particular direction when shaken, for example it allows the action figure to dribble a basketball, swing a baseball bat, golf club, hockey stick, tomahawk or tennis racket, wave a flag, towel or ball, dance or can be made to perform or mimic the motion of shooting a basketball or perform other tasks when waved or moved in a particular direction that compliments the crease or fold and the task being performed. Also, the use of one or more attached weights to the body of the action figure doll near a fold or crease can help enhance movement when the action figure doll is shaken or moved about in the air by allowing user to have more control of having a faster or slower moving body part or parts. Further, the action figure doll that has trading card features can be made as two separate parts with one part being the action figure doll and the other part being a trading card shell that when attached or snapped together become a trading card or can be made where action figure doll and trading card are altogether one part with status or stats and graphics card attached to or printed on surface of action figure doll with the option of attaching to a trading card shell or the action figure doll can be made by itself without the trading card features. Moreover, the action figure doll can be made with attachable and detachable clothing articles, athletic or entertainment equipment or gear, game and entertainment paraphernalia that attaches to body part or parts or other clothing articles or equipment through use of fasteners or pullover part that can be slid unto a body part or unto another piece of equipment or clothing article. Also, the action figure doll that has trading card features can be made with security barcode or QR code to help identify ownership and authenticate purchase of product. Further, the action figure doll can be made with a layer of light foam that is sealed on top of flexible material that allows sticker, jersey or outfit to be placed over or on top of it.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONThere are many different types of game or entertainment paraphernalia used to cheer for a certain team or individual at a sporting event or concert. However, none allow the use of an action figure doll that has the ability to make lifelike motions when waved or moved about in the air and at the same time have trading card features. These motions allow the action figure doll to mimic or appear to be freely performing an action such as dribbling or shooting a basketball, swinging a baseball bat, golf club or hockey stick, running with or throwing a football, throwing or waving a ball or flag or towel, dancing, giving a game signal, etc. Further, the action figure doll is designed at a game or event to capture or lure the attention of the camera operator so that fan can be seen on camera waving action figure doll and celebrating a play, player, announcement, the event or game itself. Also, a word such as pow or bang can be placed across the chest of baseball player that is displayed once batter releases bat from a full swing or the wording bang or 3 ball placed on basketball after shooting arm is extended forward after basketball jump shooter shoots the ball. Also, it allows the fan to attach and detach parts of equipment, clothing and paraphernalia to and from the action figure to help them participate in the game, concert or event. The action figure doll can be made with trading or baseball card shell or background card that allow the two parts to become a trading card when attached or snapped together. Also, the action figure doll itself can be made a trading card with status and graphics attached to or printed on the surface of action figure doll with security barcode or QR code or made as just an action figure doll that uses one or more weights and one or more folds without the attributes of a trading card. The manufacturing process of the action figure doll consists of cutting out the flexible material in the shape or form of athlete or individual using one or more cutting tools or cutting dies and once parts are cut out the cardboard or plastic is folded in areas where joints would be on a person and are folded straight or at an angle to cause motion of body part to go in a desired direction. After folds are in place, flexible supports are then placed in areas where the most stress would be due to weight of doll or pressure put on areas that receive stress due to motion or movement of the doll. Further, once plastic supports are in place, a weight or weights are placed in area or areas where motion is desired which are normally close to a fold or folds. After weights are fastened to the body of the action figure doll, the back support is fastened to action figure doll to prevent or keep the back of the doll from collapsing while action figure doll is in motion. Once back support is in place the action figure doll can be painted or coated with a sealer especially to protect flexible material such as cardboard from water or moisture. After a sealer is added the action figure doll frame can be sealed in a light foam layer or thin plastic layer. Once light foam layer or plastic layer is added, clothing, shoes or sticker can be made and placed over or upon light foam layer or plastic. Stickers can be used to cover imaging of face and neck and other body parts or to cover the imaging of the entire outer surface of action figure doll. After clothing and imaging is done, any outer supports such as those used on basketball dribbler or football runner or rusher can be fastened to surface of the action figure doll to provide support for the weight or weights in that body area. Once all parts are in their respected place, then fasteners are placed in areas such as hand or hands to attach equipment or gear such as a ball to the hand or hands of action figure doll.
SUMMARYThe Sports and Entertainment Action Figure Doll and Trading Card allow the fan to have a collectible item such as a trading card or an item such as a motion-able action figure doll to cheer or jeer with or show support at a game or event in person or show support just watching it on television. It can be made as part of a trading card that has two parts with one part being an action figure doll and the other being a trading card shell or background card that when attached or snapped together become a trading card or it can be made as an action figure doll that has trading card features that has stats or status and graphics card attached to or printed on the surface of action figure doll or can be made as an action figure doll alone without the attributes of a trading card. The Sports and Entertainment Action Figure Doll and Trading Card is simply a trading card doll with motion capability. The doll itself is made with a trading card in mind due to the flatness of the doll and the graphics can be taken and placed upon the doll with stats or statistical card attached to or printed on surface of doll or doll can be made with clothing made such as a jersey or outfit and areas such as face and neck and other body parts made of stickers. Also, graphics from old trading card or trading cards can be taken and placed upon doll to further make it a collectible item. Moreover, the creases or folds in the action figure doll body parts allow the action figure doll to make a controlled but free motion when shaken backward and forward or upward and downward or side to side or in the direction that allow it to perform a desired task or function. Further, the use of one or more weights or weighted objects attached to the body of action figure doll near a fold or crease can help enhance the motion of the action figure doll by allowing faster or slower speeds when waved. Moreover, the action figure doll can be made with a layer of light foam or plastic that cover and seal the flexible body of action figure doll that allow clothing like a jersey or outfit to be placed over light foam or that allow one or more stickers to be placed atop the light foam or plastic layer. Following is a brief description of some the different embodiments of the Sports and Entertainment Action Figure Doll and Trading Card. These are given to give one skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
Claims
1. A motion-able action figure doll that can be made with trading card features and with a stats or status card and background card and has a body that is flat and made of flexible material comprising:
- a body that uses one or more weights and one or more folds that allow movement of one or more body parts and make it appear the action figure doll is performing one or more tasks when waved in the air by user; and
- a body that can be made with one or more stickers and graphics for face and neck or other parts of the body; and
- a body that uses one or more firm flexible supports that give stability and durability to the back and other body parts of action figure doll that help protect against the motion and wear and tear of body parts; and
- a body that can be made with or allow attachment of gear and equipment; and
- a body that can be made with light foam or outer layer that makes action figure doll water resistant; and
- a body that is motion-able that is used to lure and attract the attention of camera operator and others at a game or event.
2. A motion-able action figure doll that has trading card features and body that is flat that is made of flexible material as recited in claim 1; wherein action figure doll is a baseball player that is able to swing and wave a baseball bat.
3. A motion-able action figure doll that has trading card features and body that is flat that is made of flexible material that is a baseball player that is able to swing bat as recited in claim 2; wherein action figure doll can be made with wording that displays across chest when action figure doll makes a full swing and hand detaches from baseball bat.
4. A motion-able action figure doll that has trading card features and body that is flat that is made of flexible material as recited in claim 1; wherein action figure doll is a basketball player that mimics shooting a jump shot.
5. A motion-able action figure doll that has trading card features and body that is flat that is made of flexible material that is a basketball player that mimics shooting a jump shot as recited in claim 4; wherein action figure doll can be made with full body with legs and with feet in which shoes can be made to attach and detach to feet of action figure doll.
8. A motion-able action figure doll that has trading card features and body that is flat that is made of flexible material as recited in claim 1; wherein action figure doll is a basketball player that mimics dribbling and shooting basketball.
9. A motion-able action figure doll that has trading card features and body that is flat that is made of flexible material that mimics shooting and dribbling basketball as recited in claim 8; wherein the action figure doll uses a flexible arm stand that allows the action figure doll to mimic dribbling and shooting basketball.
10. A motion-able action figure doll that has trading card features and body that is flat that is made of flexible material as recited in claim 1; wherein action figure doll is a baseball player mimicking throwing a baseball.
11. A motion-able action figure doll that has trading card features and body that is flat that is made of flexible material as recited in claim 1; wherein action figure doll is a football player that mimics throwing a football.
12. A motion-able action figure doll that has trading card features and body that is flat that is made of flexible material as recited in claim 1; wherein action figure doll is a football player mimicking running with a football wherein arm holding the football can be made with a flexible arm stand that allows arm to go up and down.
13. A motion-able action figure doll that has trading card features and body that is flat that is made of flexible material as recited in claim 1; wherein action figure doll is a soccer player that mimics kicking around a soccer ball using one or more weights located in the leg area of action figure doll.
14. A motion-able action figure doll that has trading card features and body that is flat that is made of flexible material as recited in claim 1; wherein action figure doll is a boxer that mimics the moves of a boxer.
15. A motion-able action figure doll that has trading card features and body that is flat that is made of flexible material that is a boxer as recited in claim 14; wherein the action figure doll can be made with arm stand.
16. A motion-able action figure doll that has trading card features and body that is flat that is made of flexible material that is a boxer as recited in claim 14; wherein action figure doll can be made with flexible arm supports in one or both arms that hold arm in position to make a punch.
17. A motion-able action figure doll that has a flat body as recited in claim 1; wherein action figure doll is made without background card or stats card.
18. A motion-able action figure doll that has trading card features and body that is flat that is made of flexible material as recited in claim 1; wherein football player mimics the motion with hands and arms of catching a football.
19. A motion-able action figure doll that has trading card features and body that is flat that is made of flexible material as recited in claim 18; wherein the forearms and hands fold outward and away from chest when action figure doll is tilted forward and downward and forearm and hands that fold inward to chest when action figure doll is tilted upward and backward.
20. A motion-able action figure doll that has trading card features and body that is flat that is made of flexible material as recited in claim 1; wherein the stickers on body can be made with or printed in 3D graphics and with a 3D printer.
Type: Application
Filed: Oct 17, 2015
Publication Date: Apr 20, 2017
Inventor: Thomas M. Vincent (Atlanta, GA)
Application Number: 14/886,047