Abstract: The toy includes a first plush portion and a second plush portion connected by a rigid plastic part. The rigid part is at least partially hollow and includes a substantially cylindrical portion. The rigid part is permanently connected to one of the plush portions. It is detachably connected to the other of the plush portions. A connecting member permanently connects one of the plush portions to the rigid part. A second connecting member removeably connects the other plush portion to the rigid part. The toy may take the form of a creature such as be a bear. The first plush portion may include the head, arms and upper torso of the creature. The second plush portion may include the lower torso and legs of the creature.

Abstract: A system for constructing an integrated gift box and ornamental character article includes a plurality of sides and a lid forming a box having an interior compartment adapted to enclose a gift therein. The lid is movable relative to the sides to open and close the interior compartment for placing the gift into and removing the gift from the interior compartment such that the box has an internal construction that functions as a gift box. The system also includes a plurality of appendages attached and extending outwardly from at least some exterior surfaces of different ones of the sides of the box, and a plurality of graphical images applied on at least some exterior surfaces of different ones of box sides such that the box, appendages and graphical images integrate together to provide an external construction that functions as an ornamental character wherein the box also functions as a body of the ornamental character.

Abstract: Method of producing multi-dimensional print media, comprising the following steps: Providing a substantially flat sheet of print media. Providing an image for printing on a first side of the sheet; the image including an active area that eventually separates from the rest of the sheet; the active area being bounded by a periphery. Performing one or both of cutting and microperfing a substantial portion of the periphery that adjoins an adjacent portion of the sheet. Scoring the first side of the sheet in the active area to provide at least one fold line for facilitating folding of the sheet into a multi-dimensional shape using only the at least one fold line for folding. Printing the image on the first side of the sheet with a printing device. The foregoing performing step is carried out in such manner as to keep the sheet sufficiently intact while passing through a printing device so as to prevent malfunction of the printing device. Die-pressed print media is also provided for use in the method.