bobblehead doll

A bobblehead doll with a freely swinging neck covered in kimono fabric, particularly crepe, addresses the lack of elegance in traditional dolls, offering a unique and decorative Japanese aesthetic.

JP3254232UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-08MULU CO CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
JP2025003808U
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Utility models
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-11-04
Publication Date
2026-01-08
Estimated Expiration
2035-11-04

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Traditional bobblehead dolls made from lacquered Japanese paper or plastic lack originality and fail to capture the elegant Japanese aesthetic, while those made from knit or felt materials do not maintain the desired aesthetic.

Method used

A bobblehead doll with a freely swinging neck, covered with kimono fabric, preferably crepe fabric, on both the torso and neck, providing a unique and elegant Japanese appearance.

Benefits of technology

The use of kimono fabric, especially crepe, creates a distinctive and elegant Japanese atmosphere, with each piece being unique due to varied patterns, enhancing the decorative appeal.

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Abstract

To provide a bobble-head doll with a decorative appearance rich in elegant Japanese charm. [Solution] This is a bobble-headed doll with a neck 2 attached to a body 1 so that it can be freely swung. The surface of the body 1 or neck 2 is covered with Japanese clothing fabric 1B or 2B, creating an elegant Japanese feel.
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Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to a bobblehead doll with a surface made of Japanese fabric, preferably crepe fabric, which can be used as a toy, a display doll, a hanging ornament, a key chain, etc., to create an elegant Japanese style. [Background technology]

[0002] Traditionally, toys with a freely swinging neck attached to the body of a doll have been known, such as the Beko doll and, more recently, the Bob doll. However, since they were traditionally made from lacquered Japanese paper and, more recently, plastic, they generally have a glossy appearance and a certain charm, but they tend to be monotonous and lack originality. To solve this problem, some dolls have been made from knit or felt, but these have the drawback of not being able to capture the elegant Japanese aesthetic. [Non-Patent Document 1] Sales example 1 on the Internet (https: / / www.amazon.co.jp / %E3%80%90%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E8%A3%BD-%E5%B8%8C%E5%B0%91%E7%94%9F%E7%94%A3%E3%80%91-%E5%8E%84%E9%99%A4%E3%81%91%E7%89%9B-%E5%B9%B8%E7%A6%8F%E3%81%AE%E7%89%9B-%E7%A6%8F%E5%B3%B6%E7%9C%8C%E8%A3%BD%E9%80%A0 / dp / B0C9GB2P6X / ref=sr_1_98_sspa?adgrpid=115190842505&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.hR_Z6xYLi_7zAvkrwnIrzS4uJHqKK9ZSnO_u9oWrPUX1aQZvVU4AEBkxx-HJORgKzEkVBuC1zNdBWsjpyA_qA8Ad-YeswoCMxRWY3tRdW_4.bGIFcInLNT697viKh0IwoqkC41KfuOyOXEHJ1LT5tHA&dib_tag=se&hvadid=666101360859&hvdev=c&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd-562594414928&hydadcr=29676_14757655&jp-ad-ap=0&keywords=%E3%81%B9%E3%81%93%2B%E4%BA%BA%E6%B0%97&mcid=cea6f69d0f8d3162bd3c11f0bd66b340&qid=1756725608&sr=8-98-spons&xpid=CU43vyGfpjNPt&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGZfbmV4dA&th=1)

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Non-Patent Document 3

[0003] This invention is a bobble-headed doll, typified by a Beko doll, whose surface is covered with Japanese clothing fabric, preferably crepe, to create an ornamental body that can create an elegant Japanese atmosphere. [Means for solving the problem]

[0004] The main features of this invention are that it is a bobble-headed doll with a neck 2 attached to a torso 1 so that it can be freely swung, and that at least the torso 1 is covered with kimono fabric 1B on the surface of the base layer 1A, secondly, that the neck 2 is covered with kimono fabric 2B on the surface of the base layer 2A, and thirdly, that the kimono fabric 1B is made of crepe. [Effects of the Invention]

[0005] As a result of the above-mentioned design, Kimono Fabrics 1A and 2A have a unique Japanese appearance, and if scraps are used, each piece will have a different pattern, making each piece unique and creating an interesting decorative appearance rich in elegant Japanese charm. This becomes even more pronounced if Kimono Fabrics 1A and 2A are made of crepe. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0006] Figure 1 shows an outline of one embodiment of the present invention, with a body 1 modeled after the torso of an animal and a neck 2 attached to it so that it can swing freely. 5 is a weight placed at the base of neck 2, and 6 is a hanging member made up of a hanging cord, coil spring, etc.

[0007] The outer surfaces of either or both of the main body 1 and neck portion 2 are covered with Japanese fabric 1A, 2A, and the Japanese fabric 1A, 2A are preferably crepe fabric. In the illustrated example, both are covered with Japanese fabric on the outer surfaces, with the main body 1 constituting the torso having Japanese fabric 1B laminated on the surface of base layer 1A, and the neck portion 2 having Japanese fabric 2B laminated on the surface of base layer 2A. The base layers 1A, 2A can be any material, such as paper, clay, plastic, wood, or metal. The Japanese fabrics 1B, 2B can be selected from any material, such as Japanese fabric or scraps thereof, but crepe fabric with an undulating surface is preferred. The Japanese fabrics 1A, 2A can be plain or patterned.

[0008] The kimono fabrics 1B, 2B may be laminated on the underlayers 1A, 2A by adhesive with water paste or adhesive agent, or by adhesive tape.

[0009] Furthermore, the kimono fabrics 1B and 2B can be made by cutting a single piece of fabric appropriately, stretching it to fit the unevenness of the base layers 1A and 2A, or by making cuts to form a covering, and can also be decorated by attaching small parts 9, which can of course also be made of kimono fabric such as crepe. In the case of Figure 1, the small parts include the eyes, mouth, ears, eyebrows, and the round pattern on the torso. [Industrial Applicability]

[0010] The bobble-head doll of this invention can be used as a bobble-head standing doll, or by attaching a separate hanging device 8, it can be hung from a bag, smartphone, decorative umbrella, hanging rod, etc. and used as a decorative item.

[0011] This device can be used not only with the animal dolls shown as examples, but also with dolls dressed in Western clothing and Japanese clothing, but with dolls dressed in Japanese clothing, it can be used to create a bobble-head doll that further emphasizes the elegant Japanese style. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2] Schematic cross-sectional view of the same crepe fabric. [Explanation of symbols]

[0013] 1 is the main body, 1A is the base layer, 1B is the kimono fabric, 2 is the neck, 2A is the base layer, and 2B is the kimono fabric.

Claims

1. The bobble-head doll has a neck 2 attached to a body 1 so as to be freely swayable, and at least the body 1 is covered with a Japanese clothing fabric 1B on the surface of a base layer 1A.

2. 2. The bobble-head doll according to claim 1, wherein the surface of the base layer 2A of the neck 2 is covered with a Japanese clothing fabric 2B.

3. 2. The bobble-head doll according to claim 1, wherein the fabric 1B is crepe fabric.

4. 3. The bobble-head doll according to claim 2, wherein the fabric 2B is crepe fabric.