A smart toy platform including a plush character configured to receive a computing device having a display screen, such as a tablet computer or smartphone. The plush includes a pocket configured to receive the computing device. The plush can also include one or more display openings associated with the pocket such that, when the computing device is properly positioned within the pocket, at least a portion of the display screen of the computing device is visible from an exterior of the plush through the display opening(s). The plush can include one or more limbs or other appendages (e.g., arm or leg). One or more of the appendages can include one or more sensors that can communicate with the computing device to allow interaction between the user and the plush/computing device.

A toy system that includes a memory foam character body. In one version, the memory foam character body is flattened and stored in a fluid tight bag and mechanical restraining sleeve or envelope. In another version, a memory foam body cover and a container that is preferably rigid. The memory foam body is sculpted in the shape of a toy character and is highly compressible from an uncompressed sculpted shape into a compressed shape. A rigid container is provided to contain and maintain the encased sculpted memory foam character body in a compressed state. The rigid container has two or more parts that may be separated from one another to allow the encased sculpted memory foam character body to be compressed into the rigid container. Using these basic elements, the toy platform supports a broad range of selection and innovation in three broad categories: collectible toys; packaging innovation; and differentiated play platform. The basic play method includes the steps of manufacturing a series of sculpted foam-bodied characters that are compressed into the rigid container and the place of manufacture. As packaged, the contents may be concealed from the consumer at the point of purchase. After purchase, the container is opened and the character expands to its full size. The play value is in the initial expansion and in the subsequent squishability of the character and in the repeatable action of putting the character back into the container and removing it again. Additional play could come from electronic sound/light features that are triggered by sensors located in various parts of the character body or within the container. These sensors could include those types activated by motion, tilt, bending etc.

A toy system that includes a memory foam character body. In one version, the memory foam character body is flattened and stored in a fluid tight bag and mechanical restraining sleeve or envelope. In another version, a memory foam body cover and a container that is preferably rigid. The memory foam body is sculpted in the shape of a toy character and is highly compressible from an uncompressed sculpted shape into a compressed shape. A rigid container is provided to contain and maintain the encased sculpted memory foam character body in a compressed state. The rigid container has two or more parts that may be separated from one another to allow the encased sculpted memory foam character body to be compressed into the rigid container. Using these basic elements, the toy platform supports a broad range of selection and innovation in three broad categories: collectible toys; packaging innovation; and differentiated play platform. The basic play method includes the steps of manufacturing a series of sculpted foam-bodied characters that are compressed into the rigid container and the place of manufacture. As packaged, the contents may be concealed from the consumer at the point of purchase. After purchase, the container is opened and the character expands to its full size. The play value is in the initial expansion and in the subsequent squishability of the character and in the repeatable action of putting the character back into the container and removing it again. Additional play could come from electronic sound/light features that are triggered by sensors located in various parts of the character body or within the container. These sensors could include those types activated by motion, tilt, bending etc.

A form changing toy includes a moving part, a rotating part, a first stopper, a motor, and a holding mechanism. The rotating part is configured to move the moving part in first and second directions. An operation direction of the moving part is changed between the first and second directions at an inflection point of the rotating part. The rotation of the rotating part is configured to stop rotating in a first rotation direction when the rotating part rotating contacts the first stopper. The holding mechanism is configured to hold the moving part in a first state at a location between an inflection point and the first stopper, and to release the holding when the rotating part starts rotating in a second rotation direction opposite to the first rotation direction after the stopping at the first stopper.

A smart toy platform including a plush character configured to receive a computing device having a display screen, such as a tablet computer or smartphone. The plush includes a pocket configured to receive the computing device. The plush can also include one or more display openings associated with the pocket such that, when the computing device is properly positioned within the pocket, at least a portion of the display screen of the computing device is visible from an exterior of the plush through the display opening(s). The plush can include one or more limbs or other appendages (e.g., arm or leg). One or more of the appendages can include one or more sensors that can communicate with the computing device to allow interaction between the user and the plush/computing device.

A smart toy platform including a plush character configured to receive a computing device having a display screen, such as a tablet computer or smartphone. The plush includes a pocket configured to receive the computing device. The plush can also include one or more display openings associated with the pocket such that, when the computing device is properly positioned within the pocket, at least a portion of the display screen of the computing device is visible from an exterior of the plush through the display opening(s). The plush can include one or more limbs or other appendages (e.g., arm or leg). One or more of the appendages can include one or more sensors that can communicate with the computing device to allow interaction between the user and the plush/computing device.

A transformable robot that can take a vehicle form and a humanoid form. In the vehicle form, the robot has a front side section located on the side of a front center section, a cockpit in which a seat is arranged, a door section located on the side of the cockpit, and a rear upper section and rear lower section located behind the cockpit respectively upward and downward. In the humanoid form, the front center section constitutes a head, the front side section constitutes a chest, the door section constitutes an arm, the rear upper section constitutes a lower back, and the rear lower section constitutes right and left legs and feet. The seat surface of the seat of the cockpit are kept at a same slope angle in both the vehicle form and the humanoid form.

A transformable robot that can take a vehicle form and a humanoid form. In the vehicle form, the robot has a front side section located on the side of a front center section, a cockpit in which a seat is arranged, a door section located on the side of the cockpit, and a rear upper section and rear lower section located behind the cockpit respectively upward and downward. In the humanoid form, the front center section constitutes a head, the front side section constitutes a chest, the door section constitutes an arm, the rear upper section constitutes a lower back, and the rear lower section constitutes right and left legs and feet. The seat surface of the seat of the cockpit are kept at a same slope angle in both the vehicle form and the humanoid form.

The invention is a single piece molded toy that is shaped like an animal wherein the center of the toy is in the shape of and accordion and a squeaker in the head portion makes sound when the toy is squeezed, and as the toy returns to its original state a grunter located in the rear of the toy makes a grunting sound similar to that of a pig.

A posable toy figure is disclosed. The posable toy figure includes: a limb structure comprising a flexible support member at least partially enclosed in a pliable material member that is physically distinct from the flexible support member; a first rigid body member that encloses a first portion of the limb structure, the first rigid body member comprising a connection interface that extends from an exterior of the first rigid body member; and a second rigid body member that encloses a second portion of the limb structure, the second rigid body member and the first rigid body member being spatially separated such that the limb structure is exposed between the first body member and the second body member.