Toy

Abstract

To provide a toy which has high amusement which allows a user to enjoy a change of a format of the toy in a wide range.SOLUTION: There is provided a toy 1 comprising: a first kind of an article 10; and a second kind of an article 20, where the first kind of the article 10 is partially dissolved in liquid, and the second kind of the whole article 20 cannot be dissolved in liquid. By the toy 1 comprising: the first kind of the article 10 which can be partially dissolved in liquid and includes a bath agent; and the second kind of the article 20 which cannot be dissolved in the liquid, the toy 1 allows a user to enjoy a format change of the toy 1 by dissolution, and enjoy by floating the toy 1 which is not dissolved in the liquid on liquid.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to toys. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a toy consisting of an egg case divided into two, an opening and closing member for opening and closing the egg case, and an egg-laying animal toy built into the egg case, wherein the opening and closing member is configured to be openable and closable using a shape memory alloy, the skeletal part of the egg-laying animal toy is configured from a shape memory alloy, and when the egg case is heated, the opening and closing member is activated to open the egg case, and the egg-laying animal toy comes out of the egg case and further moves. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2-224780 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In the toy disclosed in Patent Document 1, the opening of the egg and the movement of the animals are achieved by using a shape memory alloy, so each component of the toy itself moves and changes slightly, but the changes in shape are not large and do not go beyond the scope of imagination. In addition, since the toy can only be played with in the shape it was originally in, there is a problem that interest in the toy is easily lost and it lacks entertainment value.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a highly entertaining toy. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] One aspect of the present invention is a toy that includes a first type of item and a second type of item, where the first type of item is configured so that a portion of the first type of item is soluble in liquid, and the second type of item is configured so that the entirety of the second type of item is insoluble in liquid. Effect of the Invention

[0007] According to the present invention, a highly entertaining toy can be provided. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view showing one embodiment of a toy according to the present invention; [Diagram 2] 2 shows a first type of article and a second type of article in FIG. 1, where (a) is a perspective view of the first type of article, and (b) is a perspective view of the second type of article. FIG. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the structure of the container shown in FIG. [Figure 4] 3A is a cross-sectional view taken along line XX in FIG. 2, and FIG. 3B is a front view showing a second aspect of the first type of article. [Diagram 5] FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view of an outer shell part of a second type of article. [Figure 6] 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line YY in FIG. 2. [Figure 7] FIG. 4 is an exploded side view showing an example of a combination of an outer part and an auxiliary part. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of a secondary part. [Figure 9] FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing an example of an assembled state of toy set A. [Figure 10] FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing an example of an assembled state of set B of the toy. [Figure 11] FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing an example of an assembled state of set C of the toy. [Figure 12] FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing an example of a combination form of toy sets A, B, and C. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0009] Hereinafter, one embodiment representing one aspect of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0010] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing one embodiment of a toy 1. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, one first type of object 10 and multiple second type of objects 20 are contained in a container 50. The first type of object 10 and the second type of object 20 are, for example, egg-shaped in appearance. The first type of object 10 and the second type of object 20 are approximately the same size and have the same or similar appearance. In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, one first type of object 10 and three second type of objects 20 are packaged as a set.

[0011] 2 shows the appearance of the first type of item 10 and the second type of item 20 in FIG. 1 taken out of the container 50, where (a) is an oblique view of the first type of item 10 and (b) is an oblique view of the second type of item 20. The first type of article 10 is, for example, a solid bath additive made of a water-soluble material described below, has a slightly rough surface, and is made of a predetermined color (a color different from that of the second type of article 20). The first type of article 10 can take a first form 1F having an egg shape and a second form 2F (see FIG. 4(b)) after being dissolved by liquid such as a bathtub. Before dissolving into the first form 1F, the first type of article 10 has a character part 11 (see FIG. 4(a)) built in it, but it cannot be seen from the outside.

[0012] In the shape of the first form 1F, one end side 10a (upper side in the figure) and the other end side 10b (lower side in the figure) in the elongated direction of the egg shape are flat, and the other end side 10b has a slightly larger flat structure. Since the first type of article 10 in the first form 1F has an egg shape, it is rollable. In addition, the first type of article 10 in the first form 1F is configured to have a larger mass than the third form 3F (the form in FIG. 2(b)) of the second type of article 20.

[0013] The second type of article 20 can take a third form 3F of an egg-shell form as shown in FIG. 2 in which a first shell part 21 and a second shell part 22 made of, for example, synthetic resin (not soluble in liquid) are connected, and a fourth form 4F (see FIG. 5 and FIG. 7) in which the shell parts 21, 22 are separated from the corrugated dividing surface 20d. In addition, in the shape of the third form 3F, the second type of article 20 has a flat structure in which one end side 20a (upper side in the figure) and the other end side 20b (lower side in the figure) in the elongated direction of the egg shape are flat, and the other end side 20b is a little larger, like the first type of article 10. In addition, the one end side 20a is provided with an upper end recess 20c in the shape of a cylindrical recess, and is structured to be connectable to a sub-part 30 described later. This second type of article 20 is also oval-shaped in the third form 3F, so it can roll.

[0014] FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the structure of the container 50 shown in FIG. The container 50 includes a base 51 and a lid 52 that can be opened and closed relative to the base 51 via a hinge 53. The base 51 includes a recess 55 that is partitioned so that it can accommodate, for example, four egg-shaped objects. That is, the base 51 is configured to be substantially rectangular in plan view, and at least four side walls are provided with partition walls 55a that protrude inward, and further includes a central partition shaft 56 that protrudes from the center of the bottom toward the lid 52. An upper end surface 56t of the central partition shaft 56 is in contact with or close to a lid upper surface 52a of the lid 52 when the lid 52 is closed.

[0015] In the container 50 thus configured, when the lid 52 is closed (packaged) relative to the base 51, one recess 55 covers one side (lower side) of the first type of article 10 in the first form 1F, and the lid upper surface 52a of the lid 52 covers the other side (upper side) of the first type of article 10 so as to regulate the position. Furthermore, the other recess 55 covers one side (lower side) of the second type of article 20 in the third form 3F, and the lid upper surface 52a covers the other side (upper side) of the second type of article 20 so as to regulate the position. In this way, both articles 10, 20 are securely held within the container 50.

[0016] FIG. 4 shows a first type of article 10, where (a) is a cross-sectional view taken along line XX in FIG. 2, and (b) is a front view showing a second aspect of the first type of article 10. As shown in FIG. 4(a), the first form 1F has a character part 11 inside and a thick non-character part 12 of a bath additive on the outside. When the first type of article 10 is placed in the first form 1F before dissolution into a bathtub, for example, during bathing, the non-character part 12 dissolves. After the non-character part 12 dissolves, the article becomes a second form 2F having only the character part 11 made of, for example, synthetic resin (not soluble in liquid) as shown in FIG. 4(b). In this second form 2F, a protrusion is formed on the outer surface, making it impossible to roll.

[0017] The character part 11 is configured to float on water, for example, by forming a hollow portion 11sp therein. The character part 11 is also configured to be smaller and lighter than the third form 3F of the second type of item 20. When the first form 1F of the first type of item 10 incorporating the character part 11 configured in this way is thrown into a bathtub, it is not clear what the character part 11 inside is. However, after the first type of item 10 in the first form 1F is thrown into the bathtub, for example, if the specific gravity of the first type of item 10 at the beginning (before the bath additives start to dissolve) is configured to be 1 or more, the character part 11 sinks in the bathtub once, and the bath additives (non-character parts 12) dissolve and the character part 11 rises to the surface of the colored bathtub, and it is not until then that it is clear what the character part 11 is. Note that there are also cases where the bath additives part rises before it completely dissolves. In this case, the bath additives cover the character part 11 in a shape close to the outline of the character part 11, creating an interesting shape that evokes the appearance of the character part 11.

[0018] Here, the material of the non-character part 12 made of bath salts will be described. The non-character parts 12 are mainly composed of one of the following substances that have a warm bath effect: sodium sulfate, magnesium sulfate, sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, calcium carbonate, sodium chloride, etc., and may contain known herbal medicines, enzymes, and moisturizers as necessary.

[0019] In addition, the non-character parts 12 may contain a known foaming agent to enhance the hot bath effect, for example, a combination of a carbonate such as sodium carbonate or sodium bicarbonate with an organic acid such as succinic acid, fumaric acid, or malic acid.

[0020] In addition, the non-character parts 12 may contain known colorants to achieve a visual hot bath effect, such as riboflavin, carotene, chlorophyll, pigments (Yellow No. 202, Yellow No. 4, Blue No. 1, Green No. 201, Green No. 204, etc.), etc.

[0021] Furthermore, the non-character parts 12 may contain known fragrances, such as known natural fragrances, synthetic fragrances, etc., to achieve an olfactory warm bath effect.

[0022] FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of an outer shell part of the second type of article 20. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, the first outer shell part 21 and the second outer shell part 22 are configured to be separated to assume a fourth form 4F, which is an outer shell separation form. The outer shell parts of the second type of article 20 form a large internal space SP with the first outer shell part 21 configured with a small diameter (slightly narrower) at one end side in the longitudinal direction of the egg shape and the second outer shell part 22 configured with a larger diameter at the other end side than the one end side. As described above, the first outer shell part 21 has an upper end recess 20c at the one end side 20a (upper end side), but is configured to be closed without being opened. Therefore, as described later, when floating in a bathtub, the buoyancy can be increased. The other end side 20b (lower end side) of the second outer shell part 22 is also configured to be flat and closed, and the buoyancy can be increased when floating in a bathtub.

[0023] The dividing surface of the first shell part 21 and the second shell part 22 is configured as a wave-shaped wave-shaped dividing surface 20d. This configuration creates the shape of a cracked egg. In addition, when used as a house toy, which will be described later, it becomes a decorative shape. In addition, both shell parts 21 and 22 are provided with a connecting boss 20e having a pair of connecting holes 20h spaced 180 degrees apart in the circumferential direction of the wave-shaped dividing surface 20d on the inner peripheral edge of the wave-shaped dividing surface 20d. In addition, both shell parts 21 and 22 are provided with a pair of connecting shafts 20i spaced 90 degrees apart from the connecting holes 20h in the circumferential direction.

[0024] The connecting hole 20h and the connecting shaft 20i are configured to be connectable and are used when assembling the first part 21 and the second part 22. The connecting hole 20h and the connecting shaft 20i are used not only for connecting the first part 21 and the second part 22 to each other, but also for connecting the auxiliary part 30 as described later.

[0025] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line YY in FIG. As shown in Fig. 6, in the third form 3F, the second type of article 20 has auxiliary parts 30 accommodated in an internal space SP formed by connecting the first outer part 21 and the second outer part 22. The auxiliary parts 30 accommodated in the internal space SP are members necessary for assembling a house toy, which will be described later. The members shown in Fig. 6 include, for example, a plurality of support members 32 that can constitute supports in the house toy, and a plurality of flowerbed members 31 that imitate a plurality of flowers in the house toy.

[0026] FIG. 7 is an exploded side view showing an example of a combination of the first and second parts 21 and 22 with the auxiliary part 30. As shown in FIG. As shown in Fig. 7, the auxiliary parts 30 can be attached to the separated first part 21 and second part 22, respectively. For example, the support member 32 has both longitudinal ends forming connecting ends 32b. The connecting ends 32b are provided with end connecting holes 32h. The end connecting holes 32h are configured to be connectable to the connecting shafts 20i of the first part 21 or the second part 22. That is, the support member 32 enables, for example, connection between members in the vertical direction of the house toy.

[0027] In addition, the flower bed member 31 has a plurality of connecting ends 31b protruding at appropriate intervals on the opposite side (lower side in the figure) of the flower part 31a simulating a flower. The connecting ends 31b are configured to be connectable to the connecting holes 20h of the first outer shell part 21 or the second outer shell part 22. That is, the flower bed member 31 enables, for example, connection between lateral members in a house toy.

[0028] FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing an example of the sub-component 30. As shown in FIG. As shown in Fig. 8, examples of necessary parts are shown for example of Set A in a house toy. In the house toy, the first outer shell part 21 and the second outer shell part 22 can be used as the floor, and the sub-parts 30 that can be connected between the respective parts include a flat floor part 33, a door part 34, a wall part 35, a ceiling part 36, a flag part 37 on the roof, and a slide 38. In addition, as the stand-type sub-parts 39 that do not have a connecting structure (parts that are placed on top of other parts without being connected), for example, a rocking horse part 39a, a bed part 39b, etc. are prepared.

[0029] FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing an example of an assembled state of set A of the toy 1. As shown in FIG. In the house toy of set A, for example, as shown in FIG. 9, four second outer shell parts 22 and one first outer shell part 21 are connected horizontally with a flower bed member 31 and a floor member 33 to create the base of the house toy. This allows the floor structure part to be held in a state of floating above the bathtub W. Then, a wall member 35, a door member 34, and a support member 32 are connected and erected on the floor member 33, and a ceiling member 36 and the first outer shell part 21 are connected thereon as a roof member. Also, a flag member 37 is connected to the top of the roof. Also, the character part 11 can be installed, for example, on a rocking horse member 39a, on a bed member 39b, or in other appropriate locations.

[0030] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing an example of the assembled state of set B of the toy 1. As shown in FIG. 10, the house toy of the B set is significantly different from the A set in, for example, the character part 11, the swing member 39c, the seesaw member 39d, and the bathtub member 39e, etc. The swing member 39c and the seesaw member 39d are provided so as to be able to swing.

[0031] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing an example of the assembled state of the C set of the toy 1. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 11, the house toy set C differs from sets A and B in that it has a two-story structure with character parts 11, hammock member 39f, parasol member 36b, sofa member 39g, weathervane member 37a, and second-story floor member 33b.

[0032] FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing an example of a combination of sets A, B, and C of the toy 1. As shown in FIG. As shown in Fig. 12, an example of a large house toy is shown in which the A set, B set, and C set of house toys are connected horizontally with the C set in the middle. Note that the connections can be made in any direction other than horizontally.

[0033] As described above, in the present embodiment shown in the figure, the toy 1 includes a first type of article 10, part of which contains bath additives that are soluble in liquid, and a second type of article 20, which is covered with an outer shell part made of synthetic resin that is insoluble in liquid. For example, when taking a bath, the toy 1 changes shape as it dissolves, and at the same time, the toy 1 that does not dissolve can be enjoyed by floating it in the bathtub.

[0034] In this embodiment, the first type of article 10 is configured to be capable of taking a first form 1F, for example an egg-shaped bath additive form covered with bath additives, which is the form before dissolution, and a second form 2F of the character part 11 after the bath additives have dissolved, so that the user can enjoy the change in form. In particular, the user can enjoy the change in form between the first form 1F and water and the fourth form 4F in which the egg shape is separated and takes on another form.

[0035] In this embodiment, the second type of article 20 is configured to be able to take a third form 3F (shell egg shape) in which the first shell part 21 and the second shell part 22 are connected, and a fourth form 4F (shell separated form) in which the first shell part 21 and the second shell part 22 are separated, so that, for example, the third form 3F in which the shell egg shape is connected, for example, an egg-shaped third form 3F having an internal space SP, can be taken, and a secondary part 30 can be accommodated in the internal space SP. In addition, the shape of the second type of article 20 can be greatly changed by the secondary part 30 accommodated in the internal space SP.

[0036] In this embodiment, the second type of article 20 is configured to float in liquid (bathwater) in both the third form 3F and the fourth form 4F, while the first type of article 10 is capable of sinking in the bathwater in the first form 1F and is configured to float in the bathwater in the second form 2F, allowing the user to enjoy the floating and sinking behavior of the first type of article 10 in the bathwater.

[0037] In this embodiment, the auxiliary part 30 is configured to be connectable to the first outer shell part 21 or the second outer shell part 22 in the fourth form 4F, so that it is possible to express other items by changing the shape of the first outer shell part 21 or the second outer shell part 22 by connecting the auxiliary part 30. For example, the first outer shell part 21 or the second outer shell part 22 can be configured as a base or a roof of a house-shaped house toy 1.

[0038] In this embodiment, the first type of article 10 is egg-shaped in the first form 1F, so it can be rolled and played with. Similarly, the second type of article 20 is egg-shaped in the third form 3F, so it can be rolled and played with.

[0039] In this embodiment, the first type of article 10 of the first form 1F is configured to have a greater mass than the second type of article 20 of the third form 3F, so that, for example, when both articles are formed as articles having the same egg-shaped shape and the same or similar appearance, the difference in mass can cause them to behave differently in liquid, for example, the heavier one will sink while the lighter one will float. Furthermore, since the first type of item 10 (character part 11) in the second form 2F is configured to have a smaller mass than the second type of item 20 in the third form 3F, the character part 11, for example, floats more conspicuously on the liquid surface than the second type of item 20 in liquid.

[0040] In this embodiment, the first type of item 10 in the second form 2F is configured to be combinable with the second type of item 20 in the fourth form 4F, so that the assembled house toy 1 using the characters can be enjoyed. Also, the first type of item 10 in the second form 2F and the second type of item 20 in the fourth form 4F are configured to be able to float in liquid, so that they can be enjoyed floating in liquid.

[0041] In this embodiment, the first type of article 10 is configured to cover the character part 11 with the bath additives of the non-character parts 12 so that the character part 11 cannot be seen, so that the user can enjoy not being able to see what the character part 11 is. Also, by soaking in the bathtub, the bath additives dissolve, imparting color components to the liquid and creating an effect in which the character part 11 appears.

[0042] In this embodiment, the container 50 is formed with a plurality of recesses 55 capable of accommodating a first type of item 10 and a second type of item 20, so that each item can be accommodated individually and each item can be protected.

[0043] In this embodiment, the container 50 is an open / close type container having a lid portion 52 that can be opened and closed relative to a base portion 51, and a recess 55 is formed in at least the lower base portion 51, so that when the lid portion 52 is open, each item is held stably within the container 50 without moving.

[0044] In this embodiment, the container 50 is configured to cover the first type of item 10 and the second type of item 20 with respective recesses 55 formed to match their respective appearances, while the lid portion 52 on the other side restricts the position of each item within each recess 55, so that each item can be securely held within the container 50.

[0045] Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention can be modified as appropriate within the scope of its technical concept. For example, in the above embodiment, the wave-shaped parting surface 20d between the first part 21 and the second part 22 is shaped along the short side of the egg shape, but this is not limited thereto, and the parting surface may be shaped along the long side of the egg shape. In addition, the type and shape of the auxiliary part 30 are not limited to the illustrated structure, and can be modified as appropriate.

[0046] In the above embodiment, the number of items in the toy set is four in the container 50, but the number is not limited to this and may be other numbers.

[0047] In the above embodiment, the recess 55 of the container 50 is provided only on the base 51 side, but the recess 55 may also be provided on the lid 52 side.

[0048] As described above, the present specification discloses the following:

[0049] (1) A toy including a first type of item and a second type of item, The first type of article is configured so that a part of it can be dissolved in a liquid, The second type of article is configured so that the entire article cannot be dissolved in liquid. toy.

[0050] (2) A toy according to (1), The first type of article is configured to be capable of assuming a first form, which is a form before dissolution, and a second form, which is a form after dissolution. toy.

[0051] (3) A toy according to (2), The second type of article includes a first outer shell part and a second outer shell part, The second type of article is configured to be capable of assuming a third configuration in which the first part and the second part are connected to each other, and a fourth configuration in which the first part and the second part are separated from each other. toy.

[0052] (4) A toy according to (3), In the third embodiment, the second type of article is configured to be able to accommodate a sub-part in an internal space formed by connecting the first outer part and the second outer part. toy.

[0053] (5) A toy according to (4), In the fourth embodiment, the auxiliary part is configured to be connectable to the first outer shell part or the second outer shell part. toy.

[0054] (6) A toy according to any one of (3) to (5), In the fourth embodiment, the first shell part and the second shell part can constitute a base or a roof of a house-shaped toy. toy.

[0055] (7) A toy according to any one of (3) to (6), The first type of article is capable of rolling in the first configuration, and the second type of article is capable of rolling in the third configuration. toy.

[0056] (8) A toy according to any one of (3) to (6), The first type of object is non-rollable in the second configuration, and the second type of object is non-rollable in the fourth configuration. toy.

[0057] (9) A toy according to any one of (3) to (8), The first type of article in the first configuration has a larger mass than the second type of article in the third configuration; The first type of article in the second embodiment is configured to have a smaller mass than the second type of article in the third embodiment. toy.

[0058] (10) A toy according to any one of (3) to (9), The first form of the first type of article and the third form of the second type of article have the same or similar appearance to each other; toy.

[0059] (11) A toy according to (10), The first and third shapes are oval in shape. toy.

[0060] (12) A toy according to any one of (3) to (11), The first type of item in the second embodiment is configured to be combinable with the second type of item in the fourth embodiment; toy.

[0061] (13) A toy according to any one of (3) to (11), The first type of article in the first embodiment is configured to be incombinable with the second type of article in the third embodiment and the fourth embodiment. toy.

[0062] (14) A toy according to any one of (3) to (13), The first type of object in the second form and the second type of object in the fourth form are configured to be floatable in a liquid. toy.

[0063] (15) A toy according to any one of (1) to (14), The first type of item includes a character part and a non-character part that covers the character part so that the character part cannot be seen. toy.

[0064] (16) A toy according to (15), The character parts are configured to be insoluble in liquid, and the non-character parts are configured to be soluble in liquid. toy.

[0065] (17) A toy according to (15) or (16), The non-character parts contain a component that imparts color to the liquid when added to the liquid. toy.

[0066] (18) A toy according to any one of (1) to (17), A container configured to be able to accommodate the first type of item and the second type of item, The container has a plurality of recesses formed therein capable of accommodating the first type of item and the second type of item. toy.

[0067] (19) A toy according to (18), The container includes a base and a lid that can be opened and closed relative to the base, The recess is formed at least in the base. toy.

[0068] (20) A toy according to (19), In the container, when the lid is closed relative to the base, At least one of the recesses covers one of the first type of articles in the first configuration, and the lid covers the other of the first type of articles in the first configuration so as to restrict their positions; Further, the other recess covers one of the second type of articles in the third form, and the lid covers the other of the second type of articles in the third form so as to restrict their positions. toy. [Explanation of symbols]

[0069] 1 toy 1F 1st form 2F 2nd form 3F 3rd form 4F 4th form 10. First class of goods 11 Character parts 12 Non-character parts 20. Second class of goods 21 First outer shell part 22 Second outer shell part 30 Subparts 50 containers 51 Base 52 Lid 55 Recess

Claims

1. A toy including a first type of item and a second type of item, The first type of article is configured such that a portion of the article is dissolvable in a liquid and can take a first form before dissolution and a second form after dissolution; The second type of article includes a first outer part and a second outer part, the whole of which is insoluble in a liquid, and is configured to be capable of assuming a third form in which the first outer part and the second outer part are connected to each other, and a fourth form in which the first outer part and the second outer part are separated from each other. toy.

2. 2. The toy of claim 1, In the third embodiment, the second type of article is configured to be able to accommodate a sub-part in an internal space formed by the connection between the first part and the second part. toy.

3. 3. The toy according to claim 2, In the fourth embodiment, the auxiliary part is configured to be connectable to the first outer shell part or the second outer shell part. toy.

4. 4. The toy according to claim 2 or 3, In the fourth embodiment, the first shell part and the second shell part can constitute a base or a roof of a house-shaped toy. toy.

5. 4. The toy according to claim 2 or 3, The first type of article is capable of rolling in the first configuration, and the second type of article is capable of rolling in the third configuration. toy.

6. 4. The toy according to claim 2 or 3, The first type of article is unable to roll in the second configuration, and the second type of article is unable to roll in the fourth configuration. toy.

7. 4. The toy according to claim 2 or 3, The first type of article in the first configuration has a larger mass than the second type of article in the third configuration; The first type of article in the second form is configured to have a smaller mass than the second type of article in the third form. toy.

8. 4. The toy according to claim 2 or 3, The first form of the first type of article and the third form of the second type of article have the same or similar appearance to each other. toy.

9. 9. The toy according to claim 8, The first and third configurations form an egg-shaped shape. toy.

10. 4. The toy according to claim 2 or 3, The first type of item in the second embodiment is configured to be combinable with the second type of item in the fourth embodiment. toy.

11. 4. The toy according to claim 2 or 3, The first type of article in the first embodiment is configured to be incombinable with the second type of article in the third embodiment and the fourth embodiment. toy.

12. 4. The toy according to claim 2 or 3, The first type of object in the second form and the second type of object in the fourth form are configured to be floatable in a liquid. toy.

13. 2. The toy of claim 1, The first type of article includes a character part and a non-character part that covers the character part so that the character part is not visible. toy.

14. 14. The toy of claim 13, The character parts are configured to be insoluble in liquid, and the non-character parts are configured to be soluble in liquid. toy.

15. 15. The toy of claim 14, The non-character parts include a component that imparts color to the liquid when added to the liquid. toy.

16. 2. The toy of claim 1, A container configured to be able to accommodate the first type of item and the second type of item, The container has a plurality of recesses formed therein capable of accommodating the first type of article and the second type of article. toy.

17. 17. The toy of claim 16, The container includes a base and a lid that can be opened and closed relative to the base, The recess is formed at least in the base. toy.

18. 18. The toy of claim 17, In a state in which the lid portion is closed relative to the base portion, the container At least one of the recesses covers one of the first type of articles in the first configuration, and the lid covers the other of the first type of articles in the first configuration so as to restrict their positions; Further, the other recess covers one of the second type of articles in the third configuration, and the lid covers the other of the second type of articles in the third configuration so as to restrict their positions. toy.

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