Abstract: A walking toy in which if a torso is moved forward walking motion is performed has the torso, two legs. The walking toy includes a crank member having a pair of crank eccentric shafts. Each of the legs has a motion member giving rotational force to the crank member when the torso moves forward. Each of the motion members has an eccentric shaft connecting part pivotably connected to the corresponding crank eccentric shaft, a torso cooperation part, and an action part on which force received from the walking surface act. Projections are formed at the torso cooperation part, while grooves are formed at the torso. If the action part of the one leg moves rearward, the motion member moves to thereby impart rotational force to the crank member and, the other leg is moved forward due to rotation of the crank member, and then contacts the walking surface.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an action piece for a toy play set is provided, the action piece being configured to have at least three separate engagement features configured to retain and subsequently release a portion of an action figure. In another embodiment a play set is provided, the play set having: a ring structure, at least one action figure and an action piece for securement to a portion of the ring structure. In still another embodiment, a method of launching an action figure from a play set in order to cause the action figure to fly through the air in a predetermined fashion is provided.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a toy assembly and the resulting toy assembly. A polymer body is molded from a high-bounce material. In a second injection molding process, an elastomeric gel material is molded through an opening in the body. A tube structure is provided having an interior conduit. At least one post is positioned within the tube structure. A toy body is molded around the exterior surface of the tube structure. A form of elastomeric gel material is molded through the interior conduit of the tube structure and around each post. This anchors the molded form of elastomeric gel material within the body of the toy. The form of elastomeric gel material extends from the ends of the tube structure to create the appendages.

Abstract: A plurality of toy and accessory figurines are provided which may be arranged in any number of configurations to provide a response upon the formation of a closed electrical circuit. The toy figurines comprise two electrical contacts which, when closed with an external connection source, provide a response stimuli, such as one or a combination of light, sound and/or motion. The toy figurines may be configured to provide the closed electrical circuit. Alternatively, direct skin contact with the electrical contacts may provide the closed electrical circuit. The accessory figurines provide a further level of interaction. The accessory toy figurines comprise a magnetic switch which is actuated between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The magnetic switch is actuated to a closed configuration to close the electrical circuit when in proximity with a conductive metal, such as the electrical contact of the toy figurine, to deliver a response stimuli.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a mannequin having one or more articulated joints capable of exhibiting a full range of motion and of supporting substantial weight. In particular, this invention relates to an apparatus for movably joining two parts of a mannequin. The apparatus includes a first element having an arcuate surface and a second element having a convex surface and a magnetic portion. The second element is movably engageable with the first element.

Abstract: The “Bobble Hand & Finger” is a new novelty item that can be attached to any other item or device and any other part of that item to bobble as attached.

Abstract: The Nettie Doll is an eco-friendly cloth doll with out-stretched arms, designed to greet, hug and love children of all ages, is made entirely of fabrics, fibers and threads that are organic, sustainable and/or renewable.

Abstract: A stackable humanoid toy for children's play is comprised of a single molded plastic humanoid body with four fixed limbs. A pair of arms extend from a torso and are positioned in a raised upright position with the hands formed as spherical balls. A pair of flexed legs extend beneath the torso and terminate into spherical shaped feet having socket openings on their bottom surface. The foot sockets are dimensioned to frictionally mate with the spherical hands. The pair of hands and pair of feet are further horizontally equally spaced from each other. Thus one humanoid toy may be stackably linked to another by putting a hand into a foot, or a pair of hands into a pair of feet. The ball/socket joints allow for limited rotation so that one humanoid can be rotated relative to its coupling partner.

Abstract: A toy figure with a movable appendage and a movable head is disclosed. The appendage is coupled to a movement mechanism such that movement of the appendage results in movement of the head. Depending on the particular quantity of appendage movements, the head is moved to the side or tilted forward as the appendage is moved relative to the body of the toy figure.

Abstract: A doll includes a body which is formed by two body cases and two flexible members are clamped by the two body cases. A flexible neck is connected to the top of the body and a head is connected to the flexible neck. Two arms are respectively connected to two arm ends of the two flexible members and each arm is composed of two arm cases. Two hands are pivotably connected to the two arms. The doll can be assembled quickly and firmly without using any nail. The arms, legs and head can be moved naturally to increase the value of the doll.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a toy assembly and the resulting toy assembly. A polymer body is molded from a high-bounce material. In a second injection molding process, an elastomeric gel material is molded through an opening in the body. A tube structure is provided having an interior conduit. At least one post is positioned within the tube structure. A toy body is molded around the exterior surface of the tube structure. A form of elastomeric gel material is molded through the interior conduit of the tube structure and around each post. This anchors the molded form of elastomeric gel material within the body of the toy. The form of elastomeric gel material extends from the ends of the tube structure to create the appendages.

Abstract: The invention provides a leg member for a transformable toy which prevents impairment of the aesthetic appearance even if the range of motion of a shin section relative to a foot section is increased. A first link member 29 is shaped and configured to cover a circular plate portion 31b constituting the main portion of a second link member 31. When the second link member 31 is rotated about the rotation center (axial center of a shaft portion 29i) of the second turning pair, portions (31c and 31d) forming a third turning pair in the second link member 31 are exposed to the outside of the first link member 29.

Abstract: A doll toy is provided with a thigh section capable of turning further upward toward its chest section when extending ahead of its waist section. The doll toy includes a waist section, hip joint mechanisms, and thigh sections attached to a lower portion of the waist section via the hip joint mechanisms. The hip joint mechanisms include rotation links which rotate about a first rotation centerline within a predetermined rotation angular range, first connecting mechanisms which connect the rotation links to the waist section to allow the rotation links to rotate within the predetermined rotation angular range, stoppers disposed to restrict movement of the rotation links, and second connection mechanisms disposed to connect base portions of the thigh sections to the rotation links to allow the thigh sections to rotate about a second rotation centerline.

Abstract: An artificial eye structure rotates an artificial upper eyelid via the attraction between a number of electromagnetic elements disposed in a line and a magnet. The rotation angle of the artificial upper eyelid can be controlled by selectively magnetizing the electromagnetic elements.

Abstract: A doll includes a body which is formed by two body cases and two flexible members are clamped by the two body cases. A flexible neck is connected to the top of the body and a head is connected to the flexible neck. Two arms are respectively connected to two arm ends of the two flexible members and each arm is composed of two arm cases. Two hands are pivotably connected to the two arms. The doll can be assembled quickly and firmly without using any nail. The arms, legs and head can be moved naturally to increase the value of the doll.

Abstract: The invention is a segmented and jointed doll that may be placed in numerous interesting, geometrical, and educational positions. The doll preferably has body segments, a head segment, limb segments, and facial feature segments that are attached via connectors so that the segments may rotate with respect to each other and the doll may take on and hold different positions and looks.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a mannequin having one or more articulated joints capable of exhibiting a full range of motion and of supporting substantial weight. In particular, this invention relates to an apparatus for movably joining two parts of a mannequin. The apparatus includes a first element having an arcuate surface and a second element having a convex surface and a magnetic portion. The second element is movably engageable with the first element.

Abstract: A toy has a figure of a human or animal. The figure has a body made of a fabrics material and at least one appendage made of a soft flexible material. The appendage has a fabric piece fused to it during making and is joined to the body by stitched the fabric piece to the body.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to hand-manipulated puppets. In particular, the present invention relates to a self-supporting hand manipulated puppet adapted to serve as a rest or support for the forearm of the puppeteer.

Abstract: A stuffed figure and kit for attaching the stuffed figure to a pillow case. The stuffed figure includes a flexible material defining a cavity and configured to depict a body having at least two appendages and a head with a face, a quantity of a soft filler material disposed within the cavity defining a three-dimensional, flexible body, and attaching means disposed at or adjacent each distal end of each of the at least two appendages where the attaching means is configured to removably attach the stuffed figure to a pillow case using the at least two appendages. The kit includes either a pillow case or a literary component or both with characteristics that relate the stuffed figure, the pillow case and the literally component to each other.

Abstract: An electro-mechanical character or figure such as a toy animal that can replicate realistic grasping and standing positions of animals and other creatures while they are supported on a surface as well as when they are perched on a bar or other supporting elements by coordinating the positioning and movement of specific body parts. To this end it is regarded that through observation of live animals, the mechanism can be seen to exhibit a grasping action around a perch to achieve a fully supported free-standing position. Birds in particular can readily be shown to exhibit a grasping action in their talons. The grasping members and support members include a front portion and a rear portion that facilitate a pivoting action on a center portion to a closed position when grasping and an open position when standing.

Abstract: A doll has a figure of a human or an animal and an outer layer of a flexible gelatinous compound covering the figure so as to provide a skin-like characteristic. The figure may have a part that is made of a soft resilient material and in covering that part the gelatinous compound is bonded to a stretchy elastic textile.

Abstract: An action figure is provided having movable appendages. The action figure includes a body having a plurality of appendages including a first appendage configured to rotate about a first axis and a second appendage configured to rotate about a second axis. The action figure further includes a first movement assembly configured to drive movement of the first appendage and a second movement assembly configured to drive movement of the second appendage. At least one of the first and second movement assemblies is configured to delay movement of a corresponding appendage.

Abstract: A message speaking figurine having a face that simulates a current, past or historical inspirational or religious individual. The recited messages are intended to teach and empower young people. The figurine comprises a body formed of a torso, arms and legs, feet and a head, where the face thereof is simulated to resemble an individual to which the young person can relate. To hear the messages, the doll or figurine includes a tape transport, voice recordable chip, CD player, or the like, speaker, power source, such as a battery, and an ON/OFF switch.

Abstract: The present invention provides an interactive doll with wireless communication function. The doll with a humanoid figure includes a RF module disposed in the figure. A video input section is disposed in the eye of the figure, and audio output section is disposed in the mouth of the figure.

Abstract: A stuffed toy with removable arms, legs, and other parts uses magnets to allow easy attachment and removal. A magnet interlocks with another piece to prevent lateral movement or slippage of the magnets against the piece. Variously colored stuffed toys can be arranged together so that the user can mix and match variously shaped and colored pieces with variously shaped and colored main bodies. The stuffed toys can mimic actual limb rotation and positioning because the magnets permit stuffed toy pieces to rotate relative to one another once the pieces are attached via magnets.

Abstract: An interactive doll is disclosed where the doll is controlled by a remote control. When the user pushes a button on the remote control, it can cause the doll and the remote control to interact via electromagnetic transmissions where both emit sounds simultaneously or at different times. The remote control can represent various items, including mobile phones and birthday cakes.

Abstract: A toy includes a speaker, a control unit, and a PCB carrying the control unit. The toy defines a first cavity and a second cavity substantially isolated from each other. The first cavity receives the printed circuit board. The second cavity receives the speaker. The isolation of the first cavity and the second cavity increases a dB sound pressure level.

Abstract: A toy figure assembly and its method of manufacture. The toy figure has a plush body made from segments of fabric that are sewn together along seams. The plush body defines an interior region that can be accessed through at least one opening. At least one stretchable extremity is provided. The stretchable extremities serve as the limbs of the toy figure, or another body feature. Each of the stretchable extremities has a first end and a second end. Each stretchable extremity extends through at least one opening in the plush body. Accordingly, each of the stretchable extremities has a second end that is inside the plush body and a first end that extends outside the plush body. A fabric flap is bonded to each stretchable extremity proximate its second end. The fabric flap is sewn to at least one of the seams within the interior of the plush body.

Abstract: An article, toy or doll, including a first portion with an inner portion and an outer surface surrounding the first portion, and an insert positioned within the first portion. The insert is adapted to permit an indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carrier or plaque to be removably connected to the outer front surface of the first portion. The insert, which is not visible to the outer surface of the first portion, is preferably a magnetic member or a member attractable to a magnetic member. The article, toy or doll, which is constructed to have a three dimensional configuration, preferably resembles an animal or a human.

Abstract: A toy includes a telescoping member, the telescoping member having a first member and a second member slidably disposed over the first member, a handle portion coupled to one end of the first member, a head portion coupled to the distal end of the second member, an enclosure device slidably disposed over the telescoping member, the enclosure device having an interior surface and an exterior surface, and a layer of fabric secured to the perimeter of the interior surface of the enclosure device and to the head portion. The layer of fabric has at least two appendages extending therefrom. When the head portion is fully retracted within the enclosure device, the layer of fabric and appendages are fully contained within the enclosure device. When the head portion is fully extended outside of the enclosure device, the layer of fabric and appendages are substantially located outside of the enclosure device.

Abstract: A plush toy includes a head section, a hind section opposite the head section, and a mid section. The mid section has opposite first and second ends, where the first end is mounted to the head section and the second end is mounted to the hind section. The mid section incorporates an elongate helical-coiled backbone spring extending longitudinally the length of the mid section from the first end to the second end. A plush body is mounted around the backbone spring. The plush body includes a soft, flexible coiled member formed as a coil coiled around the background spring so as to not restrict bending or rotational deformation of the backbone spring. The bending or rotational deformation of the backbone spring lends to the apparently acrobatic ability of the plush toy to twist and bend its body.

Abstract: A toy doll is provided including a torso having a longitudinal axis lying in a first horizontal plane and a head shell attached to the torso configured for housing at least a movable eyelid piece, a movable jaw piece and at least one motor for operating the eyelid and jaw pieces. At least one arm is provided having a longitudinal axis, and is pivotally attached to the torso and configured to be rotatable about the pivotal attachment point on a second horizontal plane substantially parallel to the first horizontal plane.

Abstract: To provide an assembly unit for a toy capable of storing unused engaging section in a part unit thereof. An arm part (13) of the toy comprises a rotating member (50) rotating about a rotating shaft (55) provided in the body (14) thereof. The rotating member (50) has an engaging section (53), which is used for connecting the rotating member to a second part unit (23), which is connected to the arm part (13), and a hand (necessary member) (51). When a separate member (23) is connected to the arm part (13), the hand 51 is stored in the body 14 and the engaging section (53) is exposed to the outside of the body (14). When the separate member (23) is not connected to the arm part (13), the engaging section (53) is stored in the body (14) and the hand (51) is exposed to the outside of the body (14).

Abstract: An apparatus for a moving a toy appendage includes a moveable device within a toy appendage that is attached to a body of a toy and an actuator connected to the moveable device. The actuator is configured to rotate the moveable device about a drive axis that is fixed relative to the body of the toy. The actuator is configured to rotate at least a first portion of the moveable device relative to at least a second portion of the moveable device about a device axis that is fixed relative to the moveable device.

Abstract: An interactive apparatus has a base and a motion unit. The base has a first curved surface with a concave facing. The motion unit is located on the first curved surface and has a second curved surface with a convex facing contacting the first curved surface. In addition, the second curved surface has a curvature greater than that of the first curved surface. As the motion unit is steady on the first curved surface, a gravity center of the motion unit is located below a curvature center of the second curved surface.

Abstract: Forms for display of clothing and the like with magnetically attachable parts are provided. The magnetic joints comprise a magnetic assembly with a depth-of-pull sufficient to cause the attachable part to begin to pull toward the form at a distance preferably greater than one-half inch, preferably about one inch. Preferably the magnetic assembly has a depth-of-pull of at least about 120 gauss at a distance of one inch. A metallic plate is arranged in mating configuration with the magnetic assembly. Mating pins may be provided, as well as indexing pins. If the manikin is knocked over, or if the attached part is pulled or bumped, it will come loose rather than breaking off; and the mating parts are self-seeking in use, so that they will come together in proper orientation even when being mated beneath clothes. A bump to the manikin sufficient to overcome the on-contact strength of the magnetic attachment may not result in detachment of the limb because of the depth-of-pull strength of the magnetic assembly.

Abstract: A curling structure for use in mechanical swimming creatures and the like includes a series of jointed segments pivotally connected together, with cross members pivotally connected between non-adjacent segments. Each cross member has its first end pivotally connected to a given segment above the pivot point connecting that segment to an adjacent segment, and its second end connected to a non-adjacent segment below the pivot point which connects that non-adjacent segment to the next segment. The result is that as one segment pivots about the joint connecting it to an adjacent segment, the cross members cause all of the segments to curl in a single direction.

Abstract: Forms for display of clothing and the like with magnetically attachable parts are provided. The magnetic joints comprise a magnetic assembly with a depth-of-pull sufficient to cause the attachable part to begin to pull toward the form at a distance preferably greater than one-half inch, preferably about one inch. Preferably the magnetic assembly has a depth-of-pull of at least about 120 gauss at a distance of one inch. A metallic plate is arranged in mating configuration with the magnetic assembly. Mating pins may be provided, as well as indexing pins. If the manikin is knocked over, or if the attached part is pulled or bumped, it will come loose rather than breaking off; and the mating parts are self-seeking in use, so that they will come together in proper orientation even when being mated beneath clothes. A bump to the manikin sufficient to overcome the on-contact strength of the magnetic attachment may not result in detachment of the limb because of the depth-of-pull strength of the magnetic assembly.

Abstract: A device for positioning a telescopic doll in a packing box includes a telescopic doll and a packing box. The telescopic doll has two feet each with a sole, a seat formed on the sole, and a first hook pivotally mounted on the seat. Two fixed legs respectively extend upwards from the feet. Two first rod are telescopically and respectively mounted on the fixed legs. Each first rod has a line extending from a bottom end of the first rod through the shaft and connected to the first hook. Two second rods are telescopically and respectively mounted on the first rods. The packing box has a bottom plate and a second hook formed on the bottom plate and detachably engaged with the first hook. Whereby, the doll can be easily unfolded and taken out from the packing box.

Abstract: A message delivery assembly (10) and a method for conducting business (400) using the message delivery assembly (10) which has an exterior (12) in the shape of a Teddy-bear or substantially any other desired shape. Particularly, the message delivery assembly (10) includes a containment cavity (40) which frictionally receives a generally hollow cylinder (50) which is selectively lockable within the containment cavity (40) by use of a key (70), and which contains a personal message (90) from a user which is delivered to an intended recipient in a relatively secure and convenient manner.

Abstract: A toy robot system includes a toy robot and a surface over which the robot can move. The surface is constructed from a number of modules of various types that may be joined together. Each module (except for spacer modules) includes at least one track segment along which the robot may move. Each module is square and each track segment extends from the center of the module to one side. A code readable by the robot is provided at the beginning of each segment so that the robot knows what type of module it is entering, and a code is provided at the center of each module so that the robot can calculate its position.

Abstract: A toy animal mounted on 4 spring legs to permit movement of the animal in response to the rotation of an eccentrically mounted weight. This weight is mounted in the front body portion about a shaft disposed transverse to the body portion. The shaft is driven by a reversible motor, the speed and direction of which is controlled by a program controller.

Abstract: A flexible figure in the form of a human engaged in a particular athletic or recreational activity, such as snowboarding. The figure further comprises arm and leg sections connected at realistic joints, and joined to the torso by couplings all of which realistically simulate the flexibility limitations of the human body. A length of elastic material functioning as an artificial muscle, which is connected between the upper leg and the lower leg behind the knee joints, and an resilient covering over the elbow joints, automatically return the figure to a preselected starting stance.

Abstract: An arm (17A, 17B, 17C) for an elastic doll capable of preventing torsional rotation of a core (10) in a molding material molded. The elastic doll arm includes the core (10) made of metal and arranged therein. The metal core (10) is provided on a distal end thereof or a portion thereof positioned in proximity to the distal end with a spacer (13) having a sectional area smaller than that of the arm. A material for the spacer (13) and the molding material for the arm are compatible with each other, resulting in the spacer (13) being integrated with the molding material.

Abstract: A transformable toy with which children play, wherein arms of the toy are formed integrally with legs of the toy, respectively, and the arms and the legs easily pass through-holes formed in a body part of the toy in such a manner that the lengths of the arms are longer than those of the legs or the lengths of the legs are longer than those of the arms so that the transformable animal toy can hang on an object, such as a rope or a bar, or the transformable animal toy can hug another toy, thereby improving a sense of mystery thereof. The transformable toy comprises a body part having an outer cover and an inner cover, and a head part. The body part has through-holes longitudinally formed therethrough at both sides thereof, respectively through which a respective arm and leg combination are inserted.

Abstract: A toy figure having multiple articulating limbs connected to the torso by pivot joints that are molded in a vertical injection molding step that forms and pivotally interconnects, in situ, one member of the pivot joint to a second, pre-formed member of the pivot joint.

Abstract: An action figure includes a body, limbs extending from the body and each comprising proximal and distal limb segments articulated to one another by a joint comprising two intermediate pivotally interconnected members. The first member is attached pivotally to the proximal limb segment and the second member is attached pivotally to the distal limb segment.

Abstract: An acrobatic doll and accessory combination with an acrobatic doll body, an engaging member coupled to the doll body, a doll accessory, and an engaging member coupled to the doll accessory wherein the engaging member coupled to the doll body and the engaging member coupled to the doll accessory can engage one another in a mating relationship. The acrobatic doll can have a torso, a head, first and second arms hingedly coupled to the torso, and first and second legs hingedly coupled to the torso. The doll accessory can take many forms including a tumble baton, a tumble garment, a tumble bar arrangement, a dancing stand, a balance wand, a vertical stand, a rocker unit, a swing arrangement, a propeller driven arrangement.

Abstract: An apparatus for a moving a toy appendage includes a moveable device within a toy appendage that is attached to a body of a toy and an actuator connected to the moveable device. The actuator is configured to rotate the moveable device about a drive axis that is fixed relative to the body of the toy. The actuator is configured to rotate at least a first portion of the moveable device relative to at least a second portion of the moveable device about a device axis that is fixed relative to the moveable device.