Provided are a versatile track block for creating a track that is capable of securing a more dynamic range of motion for toy mobile object, rather than merely a toy block moved around by hand, and a track plan in which the order of colors or patterns of blocks on the track is recorded as a program. Projecting parts 100, 100 and recessed parts 101, 101 capable of mating with the projecting parts 100 are provided clockwise around the four sides of a block 1. A step part 16 is formed on the upper face of the block 1, and a magnetic plate 2 is set into this step part 16. A track can be created using a plurality of blocks 1 of this sort. In addition, blocks 6 comprising curved magnetic plates 24 and the like can be used to create a three-dimensional track that can be traveled in three dimensions.

A learning toy which enables learning of high-level programming in a stepwise manner. A movement path is constituted by a plurality of command panels in which command information which can be read with an optical reading module is recorded being arranged. A mobile robot sequentially reads command information included in the command panels through which the mobile robot passes while moving along the movement path and stores a plurality of pieces of command information in a command information memory. The mobile robot takes out a plurality of pieces of command information from arbitrary positions in the command information memory to execute operation. If a plurality of pieces of command information necessary for operation of the mobile robot are stored in the command information memory, a control unit of the mobile robot automatically extracts and takes out the command information and causes the mobile robot to operate.

A learning toy which enables learning of high-level programming in a stepwise manner. A movement path is constituted by a plurality of command panels in which command information which can be read with an optical reading module is recorded being arranged. A mobile robot sequentially reads command information included in the command panels through which the mobile robot passes while moving along the movement path and stores a plurality of pieces of command information in a command information memory. The mobile robot takes out a plurality of pieces of command information from arbitrary positions in the command information memory to execute operation. If a plurality of pieces of command information necessary for operation of the mobile robot are stored in the command information memory, a control unit of the mobile robot automatically extracts and takes out the command information and causes the mobile robot to operate.

Devices, systems, and methods of enhancing the gameplay of a toy are disclosed herein. For example, the toy can be a remotely controlled vehicle that includes a radio frequency identification (“RFID”) reader, configured to detect signals generated by a plurality of markers with RFID tags. Each marker of the plurality can be arranged such that the markers define a course for the remotely controlled vehicle. Certain markers can be designated as a starting line, a finish line, and “special,” which would enable programmable and variable gameplay features and actions of the remotely controlled vehicle. The remotely controlled vehicle can be communicably coupled to a mobile computing device configured to receive and process signals from the vehicle, display metrics associated with the gameplay, enable immediate functioning of special tag features, display metrics, and generate control codes transmitted to the vehicle, which control certain features in accordance with the programmed gameplay.

A slot car track cleaner is provided. The slot car track cleaner includes a housing having at least an upper plate and a lower plate. A ledge may be disposed within the housing. The present invention further includes a plurality of floating weights. The floating weights hang from the ledge. A bottom portion of each of the floating weights protrudes beyond the lower plate. Each of the floating weights slide upwards when a pressure is applied to the bottom portion. A vertical plate is secured to the housing. The vertical plate includes a bottom edge protruding from the housing beyond the lower plate. A cleaning pad is secured to a bottom surface of the lower plate and covers the bottom portions of the plurality floating weights and at least a portion of the bottom edge of the vertical plate.

A slot car track cleaner is provided. The slot car track cleaner includes a housing having at least an upper plate and a lower plate. A ledge may be disposed within the housing. The present invention further includes a plurality of floating weights. The floating weights hang from the ledge. A bottom portion of each of the floating weights protrudes beyond the lower plate. Each of the floating weights slide upwards when a pressure is applied to the bottom portion. A vertical plate is secured to the housing. The vertical plate includes a bottom edge protruding from the housing beyond the lower plate. A cleaning pad is secured to a bottom surface of the lower plate and covers the bottom portions of the plurality floating weights and at least a portion of the bottom edge of the vertical plate.

A stackable track assembly and method for stacking a booster and/or track frame is disclosed. The stackable track assembly includes a base, a track portion disposed in the base, and a frame extending out of the base and laterally across the top of the base. The stackable track assembly further includes a tab and slot for laterally coupling two track assemblies. The stackable track assembly further includes a receiving member and engagement member for vertically and/or laterally coupling two track assemblies. In some implementations, the track assembly may include a booster for accelerating a toy vehicle.

The invention features a computerized racing system designed to allow its users to engage in the sport of car racing, such as racing in full measure. System 100 features a race track connected to a computer games console that incorporates software that allows users to engage in video style racing on the race track. Virtual cars are built virtually allowing the user to customize the car and its performance features having assigned performance codes. The performance codes are sent from the race track to an actual race car when the actual race car contacts the track. The actual race car performs based on the customized performance features selected by the user.

The invention features a computerized racing system designed to allow its users to engage in the sport of car racing, such as racing in full measure. System 100 features a race track connected to a computer games console that incorporates software that allows users to engage in video style racing on the race track. Virtual cars are built virtually allowing the user to customize the car and its performance features having assigned performance codes. The performance codes are sent from the race track to an actual race car when the actual race car contacts the track. The actual race car performs based on the customized performance features selected by the user.

Elevator-type systems for a toy vehicle and toy vehicle track sets are disclosed. The elevator-type system may include a carriage configured to receive a toy vehicle, the carriage is configured to move between a first position and a second position. The elevator-type system may additionally include a tension rope having a first end and a second end, the first end is attached to the carriage. The elevator-type system may further include a counterweight attached to the second end. The weight of the counterweight may be greater than the weight of the carriage to bias the carriage toward the first position. The weight of the counterweight may be less than the weight of both the carriage and a toy vehicle received in the carriage to allow the carriage to move toward the second position when the toy vehicle is received in the carriage.