WO2007128999A2 - Figurine reconfigurable - Google Patents

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WO2007128999A2
WO2007128999A2 PCT/GB2007/001339 GB2007001339W WO2007128999A2 WO 2007128999 A2 WO2007128999 A2 WO 2007128999A2 GB 2007001339 W GB2007001339 W GB 2007001339W WO 2007128999 A2 WO2007128999 A2 WO 2007128999A2
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appendages
main part
toy
polygon
toy according
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Casey William Norman
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Genie Toys PLC
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Genie Toys PLC
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H3/00—Dolls
    • A63H3/16—Dolls made of parts that can be put together
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H33/00—Other toys
    • A63H33/26—Magnetic or electric toys

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  • This invention relates to a reconfigurable toy.
  • the prior art includes a number of figurines having a torso and removable appendages magnetically attached to the torso, for example GB-A- 1511743.
  • the invention provides a toy comprising a main part having a cross- section that is substantially in the form of a polygon, e.g. a regular polygon, and a plurality of appendages, magnetic means being provided on each side of the polygon and on each of the appendages such that each of the appendages can be removably attached to any side of the polygon.
  • the number of appendages may be equal to the number of sides of the polygon.
  • the appendages may be capable of rotation relative to the main part when attached thereto.
  • the toy is formed as a human, animal or fantasy figurine.
  • the main part may be formed substantially as a regular pentagon, the appendages comprising a head and four limbs.
  • the limbs may include two arms and two legs.
  • the toy may include a case for containing the disassembled main part and appendages such that on shaking the case the appendages become attached to the main part.
  • Engaging means may be provided on an internal surface of the case for fixing the main part to the case so as to facilitate the process of attaching the appendages to the main part.
  • Release means may be provided for releasing the main part from the engaging means.
  • Figure 1 shows a toy according to the invention, in a disassembled state
  • Figure 2 shows the toy of Figure 2 in an incorrectly assembled state
  • Figures 3 and 4 show alternative toys according to the invention
  • Figure 5 shows the playing of a game with the toy of Figure 1;
  • Figure 6 shows a case for the toy, with the main part of the toy of Figure 1 attached;
  • Figure 7 is a schematic, cross-sectional view of part of the case of Figure 6;
  • Figure 8 is an end view of a projection of the case of Figure 7;
  • Figure 9 shows the insertion of appendages of the toy of Figure 1 into the case of Figure 6;
  • Figure 10 shows the case after shaking and opening.
  • Figure 1 shows the parts of a toy figurine according to the invention, namely a main part, i.e. a torso 1; a head 2; two arms 3; and two legs 4.
  • a main part i.e. a torso 1; a head 2; two arms 3; and two legs 4.
  • Each part 1, 2, 3, 4 is moulded with at least one cavity into which a magnet is inserted and glued.
  • the torso 1 which has a cross section substantially in the form of a regular pentagon, has five such cavities and the outwardly extending poles of its five magnets are the same.
  • the outwardly extending poles of the magnets of the head 2, arms 3 and legs 4 are opposite to those of the torso.
  • the head, arms and legs are attached to the torso 1 by magnetic force to form a figurine.
  • the magnets have flat surfaces, the magnets of the appendages 2, 3, 4, can be rotated relative to those of the torso 1, to which they are adjacent. Thus the
  • Figures 3 and 4 show alternative toys.
  • the heads, arms and limbs of more than one toy can be attached to one of the torsos to form a jumbled figurine.
  • Figure 5 shows how the torso 1 can be thrown or slid at the head 2 and limbs 3, 4 in an attempt to form a figurine.
  • points can be scored for attaching any head 2 or limb 3, 4 to the torso 1, with maximum points being scored for assembling the figurine correctly.
  • Figure 6 shows a generally spherical case for the toy comprising a lid 5 and a base 6.
  • the lid 5 has an upper opening 7.
  • the torso 1 is attached to a central split pin 8 in the base 6, shown in Figure 7.
  • a rod 9 has a pushbutton part 10 retained in a hole in a cover 11 attached to the base 6.
  • a spring 12 arranged on the rod 7 biases the pushbutton 10 outwardly.
  • Projections 13 (three in this example), shown in Figure 8, on the other end of the rod 9, extend through apertures in the base surrounding the pin 8.
  • a magnet may be lodged between two moulded halves that together form the part.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un jouet se présentant, par exemple, sous forme de figurine, et comprenant une partie principale (1) présentant une section transversale sensiblement sous forme de polygone régulier, et une pluralité d'éléments, par exemple une tête (2), des bras (3) et des jambes (4), des moyens magnétiques étant positionnés de chaque côté du polygone et sur chacun desdits éléments de manière que chacun desdits éléments puisse être assemblé de manière amovible à n'importe quel côté du polygone.
PCT/GB2007/001339 2006-04-13 2007-04-12 Figurine reconfigurable Ceased WO2007128999A2 (fr)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB0607519.6 2006-04-13
GB0607519A GB0607519D0 (en) 2006-04-13 2006-04-13 Reconfigurable figurine toy

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WO2007128999A2 true WO2007128999A2 (fr) 2007-11-15
WO2007128999A3 WO2007128999A3 (fr) 2008-01-03

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Cited By (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US8708769B2 (en) 2009-10-10 2014-04-29 Mattel, Inc. Toy
FR3040309A1 (fr) * 2015-08-24 2017-03-03 Ouadah Hadjebi Poupee magnetique facile a produire avec accessoire
USD1055173S1 (en) 2022-09-15 2024-12-24 MVW HOLDINGS, Inc. Toy figure
US12318704B1 (en) 2024-04-22 2025-06-03 Adam Joel Peterson Magnetic joint
USD1123066S1 (en) 2024-08-28 2026-04-21 MVW HOLDINGS, Inc. Toy figure

Family Cites Families (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3375604A (en) * 1965-05-05 1968-04-02 Alonso Jose Figure toy with magnetically retained parts
FR2210113A5 (fr) * 1972-12-12 1974-07-05 Champeaux Albert
US4176492A (en) * 1977-12-23 1979-12-04 California R & D Center Magnetized toy with removable appendages
DE60127241T2 (de) * 2000-01-26 2007-11-15 Fusion Specialties, Inc., Broomfield Manneqin mit magnetisch befestigbaren teilen

Cited By (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US8708769B2 (en) 2009-10-10 2014-04-29 Mattel, Inc. Toy
FR3040309A1 (fr) * 2015-08-24 2017-03-03 Ouadah Hadjebi Poupee magnetique facile a produire avec accessoire
USD1055173S1 (en) 2022-09-15 2024-12-24 MVW HOLDINGS, Inc. Toy figure
US12318704B1 (en) 2024-04-22 2025-06-03 Adam Joel Peterson Magnetic joint
USD1123066S1 (en) 2024-08-28 2026-04-21 MVW HOLDINGS, Inc. Toy figure

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