Abstract: Systems and methods for a toy rocket launch platform safety system are provided. Various embodiments include a system of switches attached to a moveable launch platform coupled to a static support structure via a pivot mechanism. The system of switches open when the moveable launch platform is not level to the ground or aligned along the central axis of the static support structure. When the system of switches is open, a toy rocket launch cannot occur. Some embodiments include a launch guidance system attached to the launch platform. A toy rocket is coupled to the launch guidance structure in such a way that the toy rocket assumes a trajectory dictated by the launch guidance structure. The launch guidance structure may be collapsible and when fully extended, achieves a height greater than that of the average adult.

Abstract: A water sprinkler toy includes a base having a water inlet and a nozzle adapted to spray water in the shape of a funnel. Additionally, the water sprinkler toy includes an object capable of being suspended in the air by the water.

Abstract: A children's water toy that has a base unit for directing flow of a fluid in a substantially vertical direction and a spraying unit configured to receive fluid from the base member and rebound the fluid to direct it out of the bottom of the spraying unit so that the spraying unit is maintained aloft by the fluid pressure.

Abstract: A rocket launching pad-like device for inflating and ejecting toy balloons that permits a balloon to be mounted directly on the device, permits the balloon to be inflated while mounted on the device, shields a child's face and eyes during inflation of the balloon, and forcibly ejects the inflated balloon from the device on demand. An efficient ramming surface enables use of the device with balloons of a range of sizes. A docking station may be used to group a plurality of inflation and ejection devices to provide a multiple balloon launching toy.

Abstract: A flying toy comprising an ordinary rubber balloon and a nozzle, the nozzle being provided with a wide inlet edge and with a narrow outlet throat, and being secured to the inflation appendage of the balloon. The nozzle is provided with studs suitable for receiving drinking straws that have themselves received fins, thereby constituting a trajectory stabilizer. The flying toy thus constitutes a rocket-balloon. It constitutes an educational toy and an advertising medium particularly suitable for fast-food restaurant chains.

Abstract: A toy vehicle and launcher combination apparatus. The illustrated toy vehicle has a rubber bladder or chamber member that is expanded by water or other liquid under pressing while the vehicle is held on the launcher. The launcher may include a reservoir and pump to provide the water under pressure. When the chamber member is sufficiently expanded, the vehicle is released. A spring gives the vehicle an initial forward thrust; the expanded chamber member contracts to expel the water through a rear outlet nozzle to propel the vehicle forward at a rapid rate.