Doll System

Abstract

A doll system is provided and comprises a plurality of dolls. The form and likeness of each doll is based on a plurality of developmental stages of a specific female or male child. Each doll is constructed to directly correspond to images of actual models at different ages.

Claims

1. A doll system comprising: a plurality of dolls, the form and likeness of each doll based on a plurality of developmental stages of a specific female or male child; wherein each doll is constructed to directly correspond to images of actual models at different ages.

2. The doll system of claim 1 and further comprising: a first developmental stage; a second developmental stage; and a third developmental stage.

3. The doll system of claim 2 wherein the first developmental stage is infancy to two years old, the second developmental stage is three years old to seven years old, and the third developmental stage is eight years old to preteen years.

4. The doll system of claim 3 wherein the third developmental stage doll has a bust section removable from the remaining portion of the doll.

5. The doll system of claim 1 wherein each doll has hair, the hair being textured and life-like.

6. The doll system of claim 5 wherein the hair is removable.

7. The doll system of claim 1 and further comprising: a sound producing system mounted within each doll; wherein each doll can talk and sing.

8. The doll system of claim 7 and further comprising: an activation switch for selectively turning the sound producing system on and off.

9. The doll system of claim 8 wherein the activation switch is positioned in a hand of each doll such that the sound producing system is activated by pressure applied to the activation switch.

10. The doll system of claim 7 and further comprising: at least one speaker mounted within each doll.

11. The doll system of claim 7 wherein each doll talks and sings in a variety of languages including English, Spanish, and French.

12. The doll system of claim 11 wherein each doll communicates verbal questions, conversation segments, and positive reinforcement phrases.

13. The doll system of claim 7 wherein each doll includes wiggles and shake movements activated when each doll is singing.

14. The doll system of claim 1 and further comprising: earrings, a brush and comb, a hair dryer, rollers, rubber bands, and hair accessories.

15. A method for creating a doll system, the method comprising: providing a plurality of dolls; forming the likeness of each doll based on a plurality of developmental stages of a specific female or male child; and constructing each doll to directly correspond to images of actual models at different ages.

16. A doll system comprising: a plurality of dolls, the form and likeness of each doll based on a three developmental stages of a specific female or male child, the developmental stages being a first developmental stage, a second developmental stage, and a third developmental stage; a sound producing system mounted within each doll; an activation switch for selectively turning the sound producing system on and off. wherein each doll can talk and sing; wherein each doll is constructed to directly correspond to images of actual models at different ages.

17. The doll system of claim 16 wherein the first developmental stage is infancy to two years old, the second developmental stage is three years old to seven years old, and the third developmental stage is eight years old to preteen years.

18. The doll system of claim 16 wherein the activation switch is positioned in a hand of each doll such that the sound producing system is activated by pressure applied to the activation switch.

19. The doll system of claim 16 and further comprising: at least one speaker mounted within each doll.

20. The doll system of claim 16 wherein each doll includes wiggles and shake movements activated when each doll is singing.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a doll of the doll system constructed in accordance with the present invention, with the doll being in a first life stage containing life-like hair.

[0015] FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating the doll of the doll system constructed in accordance with the present invention, with the doll being in a second life stage containing life-like hair.

[0016] FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating the doll of the doll system constructed in accordance with the present invention, with the doll being in a third life stage containing life-like hair and a detachable head and bust figure.

[0017] FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating the doll of the doll system constructed in accordance with the present invention, with removable hair.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] The present invention, hereinafter referred to as a Doll System, indicated generally at 10, is a line of collectible dolls 12 with the form and likeness of the doll 12 based on three developmental stages of a specific female or male child useful for educational and other purposes. A certificate of authenticity can be provided for each of the dolls 12 thereby making the dolls 12 more collectible and valuable for a user.

[0019] The Doll System 10 of the present invention provides a beautiful novel doll 12 that appeals to all ages, serving as a toy for children, a collectable for adults, and a training tool for new hairstylists. Each doll 12 is made to correspond to images of actual client's models at different ages. The doll 12 preferably represents three stages of a young child's life. The first stage is infancy to approximately two years old. The second stage is approximately three years old to approximately seven years old. The third stage is approximately eight years old to her preteen years. Each doll 12 comprises a child's friendly face, twinkling eyes, upturned nose, and smiling mouth. The hair 14 of the doll 12 is textured and life-like on all dolls 12, in curly and straight forms of different shades.

[0020] The Doll System 10 of the present invention comprises talking and singing dolls 12, containing an integrated sound player housed within the body of the doll 12 and activated by means of a simple switch mechanism incorporated into one of the hands 16 of the doll or elsewhere on the doll 12. A child needs only to squeeze the hand 16 or other designated area of the doll 12 and sounds are emitted through audio speakers incorporated in the audio player. The doll 12 of the Doll System 10 talks and sings in a variety of languages including English, Spanish, and French. English is preferably the primary language with other languages available. Verbal questions, conversation segments and positive reinforcement phrases are part of the preprogrammed vocabulary of the doll 12. The doll 12 also is preprogrammed with wiggle and shake movements that are activated when the doll 12 is singing. A computer chip or other type of memory device can be used to store the languages and movements of the doll 12.

[0021] The life-like hair 14 of the doll 12 of the Doll System 10 of the present invention can be repeatedly styled using standard heat styling tools. The face 12 of the doll is preferably heat resistant so that it unharmed during heat styling and is preferably resistant to shampoos, perms, or dyes. Adding to the life-like style of the doll 12, each doll 12 preferably has eyelashes that open and shut. In addition, each doll 12 includes an outfit with accessories such as earrings, a brush and comb, a hair dryer, rollers, rubber bands and hair accessories.

[0022] These lifelike and durable plastic dolls 12 of the Doll System 10 of the present invention are configured to represent the various stages of a young child's development. The doll 12 line of the Doll System 10 provides a delightful toy that entertains and educates children. An alternative option to ordinary dolls, the doll 12 talks and sings in different languages, exposing children to different cultures. Doll collectors enjoy selecting various offerings in the line, choosing dolls 12 to best compliment an existing collection or building a unique collection comprised entirely of the Doll System 10.

[0023] The Doll System 10 of the present invention provides a thoughtful gift and heirloom collectible to be passed down through generations. The preteen doll 12 has a detachable head and shoulders to enable creating a standalone bust FIG. 18 that functions as an instructional tool for cosmetology students learning to style hair or for seasoned cosmetologists trying new and creative looks. The doll 12 is enjoyed like any other doll providing a faithful play thing and loving friend, becoming a thoughtful keepsake over time. Collectors may display the doll 12 in a designated area of their home such as on a shelf or inside a curio cabinet. Carefully crafted of quality materials in a seeming likeness to a real child, the present invention will withstand many years of enjoyment.

[0024] Although this invention has been described with respect to specific embodiments, it is not intended to be limited thereto and various modifications which will become apparent to the person of ordinary skill in the art are intended to fall within the spirit and scope of the invention as described herein taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and the appended claim.