Toy

Abstract

The product provides decorative toys, primarily aimed at children (elementary and junior high school girls), that allow for the attachment, detachment, replacement, and rearrangement of mascots and other pictographic figures onto a holder. [Solution] The toy 3 comprises one or more hieroglyphs 1 and a holder 2 that is removably inserted into an insertion portion formed in the hieroglyph to hold the hieroglyph, wherein at least one of the hieroglyphs is a mascot 1A, 1C molded in the shape of an animal, person or fictional creature character, or a non-mascot 1B, 1D molded in the shape of something other than a mascot, and the holder has a shaft portion 8 and one or more restricting portions 9 integrally extending from the shaft portion in a direction intersecting its axial direction, wherein the restricting portions are configured to restrict the hieroglyph from rotating in the direction of the shaft portion by being positioned within the insertion portion of the hieroglyph.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to toys that can be used as objects for play or appreciation, such as various mascots, for primary and secondary school students, especially female students, and can also be used as personal ornaments or possessions.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, as such decorative toys, there are known small, single-piece stuffed toys, mascot characters such as animals and people, which are attached with loops for attachment such as chains and rings, pins for attachment, etc.

[0003] Also, although not a decorative toy for personal use as described above, a large display object in which a rod-shaped pipe is inserted and supported in a large mascot-shaped balloon body for display is known as Patent Document 1.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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[0007] The toy of the present invention, which solves the above problems, comprises one or more hieroglyphs and a holder that is removably inserted into an insertion portion formed in the hieroglyph to hold the hieroglyph, and at least one of the hieroglyphs is a mascot molded into the shape of an animal, a person, or a character relating to a fictional creature, or a non-mascot molded into the shape of something other than a mascot.

[0008] The holder has a shaft portion and one or more restricting portions that extend integrally from the shaft portion in a direction intersecting its axial direction, and the restricting portions are configured to restrict the rotation of the hieroglyphic body around the shaft portion by being positioned within the insertion portion of the hieroglyphic body, and are integrally extended on both sides of the shaft portion and are formed in a plate-like shape.

[0009] Furthermore, the hieroglyph has a main body and a strip-shaped body positioned on the back side of the main body, and an insertion loop constituting the insertion part is formed between the main body and the strip-shaped body, the main body is made of cloth at least on its surface, and the strip-shaped body is made of a cloth that is itself stretchable.

[0010] A loop hole is formed in the tip portion of the holder through which the morph is inserted, through which a loop for suspending the holder is inserted, a gripping portion is formed in the base portion of the holder opposite to the tip portion through which the morph is inserted, and a stopper portion is integrally formed on the side of the holder closer to the tip than the gripping portion to restrict the inserted and held morph from moving further towards the base end.

[0011] Furthermore, two types of pictographs can be provided: the mascot and non-mascots that are molded to resemble objects other than the mascot.

[0012] The aforementioned morph and holder include a configuration in which the morph is held by the holder and covered by a covering member, and the covering member is fastened and secured on the gripping portion. [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] With the toy of this invention, which is constructed as described above, the hieroglyphs are inserted and held in place by the holder in a removable manner, so a variety of mascots and other hieroglyphs can be enjoyed by arbitrarily attaching and detaching them with other designs or different types of hieroglyphs, and at the same time, a large number of hieroglyphs can be combined and held on a skewer.

[0014] The hieroglyph is stably held in a fixed position on the holder by the restricting part, and its rotation is restricted relative to the holder, so even when suspended and mounted by a loop such as a ball chain, it can always be mounted facing a direction that is easily visible. Furthermore, by integrally covering it with sheet material, dirt and damage to the hieroglyph can be prevented, and the package itself has the advantage of becoming an external element such as a mascot. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0015] [Figure 1] This is an overall front view showing an example of the toy of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a rear view of the toy and the holder used with it. [Figure 3] This is a front perspective view of the holder. [Figure 4] This is a rear perspective view of the holder. [Figure 5] (A) is a dorsal perspective view of the hieroglyph, and (B) is a dorsal view showing the ring in use with a finger inserted into the insertion part. [Figure 6] (A) is a front view of a display case for multiple toys, (B) is a side view of the same, and (C) is a top view of the same. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0016] The drawings show an embodiment of this invention. FIGS. 1 and 2 show a front view and a rear view of a toy 3 in which a plurality of figurines 1 (1A to 1D) shaped like animals and confectioneries such as cakes are integrally held by inserting a holder composed of skewers 2 therethrough.

[0017] FIGS. 3 and 4 are perspective views showing the front and rear of the skewer itself, and FIGS. 5(A) and (B) are perspective views of the structure of the insertion portion 4 on the rear side of the figurine 1 and a usage form in which a human finger F is inserted into the insertion portion 4 to use the figurine 1 as a ring (finger ring).

[0018] In this example, each of the figurines 1A to 1D that are objects for viewing and playing such as mascots is made as a stuffed toy (non-mascot) that takes the form (or imitates) the heads or faces (mascot characters) of animals such as pigs, cats, and rabbits that children (mainly girls in junior high and elementary schools) are familiar with and foods such as bread, cakes, and other confectioneries. The objects of these forms are not limited to the above animals and foods, and may be various animals and objects existing in nature, imaginary, or abstracted, other than the above animals, plants, and people, as long as they can be objects for mascots, viewing, or playing, and are not limited to objects in a specific field.

[0019] Also, the form of the figurine 1 is not limited to a stuffed toy, and for example, it may be one coated with an elastic member such as fibrous or foamed resin with a stretchable non-woven fabric, film material, or other sheet (skin).

[0020] Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 5(A) and (B), the figurine 1 is provided with an insertion loop composed of a belt-like body 7 that forms an insertion portion 4 for inserting the skewer 2 as a holder between the insertion loop and the main body portion 6 on the rear surface of the main body portion 6. In this example, the belt-like body 7 is formed by sewing in a loop shape and integrally using the extended end of the stretchable cloth-made skin of the figurine 1 made of a stuffed toy. Even in the case of a figurine other than a stuffed toy, it is desirable to integrally form it with its skin in terms of maintaining the unity of design and function.

[0021] In addition, Fig. 5(B) shows the case where the elephant-shaped body 1 is inserted into a human finger F and worn as a ring. However, the finger to be worn is not limited to a specific finger, and it may also be worn on multiple fingers.

[0022] Each of the other elephant-shaped bodies 1 can be used, for example, by connecting one or more of them as a hair band for children (girls), or by inserting them through the belt of a handbag or a watch band and using them as an accessory. Its scope of application is extensive.

[0023] On the other hand, the holding body (rod) 2 inserted into the elephant-shaped body 1 is plastic-molded in this example. As shown in Figs. 2 to 4, a regulation portion 9 in the shape of a heart when viewed from the front, which protrudes in a plate-like (sheet-like) shape toward both left and right outer sides, is integrally formed with respect to the rod-shaped shaft portion 8 constituting the main body thereof. The shaft portion 8 is formed in a channel-shaped cross-section having a groove on the back side for weight reduction, and the front of the regulation portion 9 and the front of the shaft portion 8 are formed in the same plane.

[0024] The regulation portion 9 is set such that when its size fits into the insertion portion 4 when inserted into the elephant-shaped body 1 and the front of the elephant-shaped body 1 is held while being rotationally regulated in a state where it faces the same direction along the front of the regulation portion 9. When a plurality of regulation portions 9 are formed on the shaft portion 8 as shown in this example, they are arranged at a pitch corresponding to the size of the elephant-shaped body 1. In other words, the set position of the regulation portion 9 becomes the insertion and holding position of the elephant-shaped body 1 on the rod 2.

[0025] A gripping portion (handle) 11 for holding the rod 2 is formed on the base end portion side of the shaft portion 8, and a collar-shaped or flange-shaped stopper portion 12 for regulating the movement of the elephant-shaped body 1 toward the gripping portion side is provided at the boundary portion between the gripping portion 11 and the shaft portion 8 (a position closer to the tip of the rod 2 than the gripping portion 11). Since it is sufficient to prevent the movement toward the gripping portion 11 in a state where the rod 2 is inserted and the elephant-shaped body 1 is held, it is not necessarily limited to a collar shape or a flange shape, and other shapes may also be acceptable.

[0026] Furthermore, at the corner of the boundary between the stopper portion 12 and the gripping portion 11, a tag hole 13 for attaching a tag is provided in a rib protruding there, and at the tip of the shaft portion 8, a loop hole 16 is provided through which a hanging loop 14 made of a ball chain or the like is inserted for the entire toy 3. If a restricting portion 9 is provided at the very tip of the shaft portion 8, this loop hole 16 may be provided in the center of the restricting portion 9 itself.

[0027] In the illustrated example, four regulating parts 9 are provided on the shaft part 8 at a predetermined pitch (vertical size of the hieroglyph 1), allowing for the attachment of four hieroglyphs 1. In the example shown in Figure 1, two mascot character hieroglyphs 1A and 1C and non-mascot hieroglyphs 1B and 1D are used. These hieroglyphs 1 are available in a wide variety of types and designs to represent the target "objects," allowing users to select and purchase them and exchange them according to their preferences, thus offering diverse ways to enjoy them.

[0028] The toy 3, configured as shown in Figures 1 and 2, can be used as an ornament or displayed upright in a pen holder, for example. It can also be attached to school bags or other bags, clothing, etc., by using the hanging loop 14, and used as a decorative item.

[0029] As shown by dashed lines in Figure 1, multiple figurines 1 are skewered together and held in place, then covered (packaged) with a covering member made of a transparent or translucent film sheet 15 and secured (fastened) on the gripping part 11. This protects the toys 3 during distribution and other handling, and the package itself can be used as a decorative item. At this time, one end of the hanging loop 14 is pulled out from the bag-shaped sheet 15 and exposed.

[0030] Furthermore, by shrink-wrapping the above-mentioned covering (sheet 15) with a thermosetting resin film, the surface of the figurine 1 can be made transparent and continuous and glossy, thereby giving it a candy-like texture, and allowing it to be presented as a separate product before opening.

[0031] Figures 6(A) to 6(C) show a display box 17 for displaying multiple toys of the present invention together. In this example, the box is constructed with a raised base plate 18 surrounded on the left, right, front, and back by peripheral walls 19, 19, 20, and 21, with the upper ends of the left and right side walls 19, 19 being cut at an angle forward. The base plate 18 has stand holes 22 into which the lower ends of the gripping parts 11 of multiple toys 3 can be inserted and supported in an upright position. In addition to being used for display in stores, it can also be used as a storage box for users. [Explanation of symbols]

[0032] 1 glyph 1A, 1C Mascot 1B, 1D Non-mascot 2 Holder (skewer) 3 toys 4 Insertion part 6. Main body (insertion loop) 7. Band-shaped body 8. Shaft section 9 Regulatory Department 11 Gripping part 12 Stopper section 13 tag holes 14. Hanging loops 15 sheets

Claims

1. One or more pictographs, The system comprises a holder that is removably inserted into an insertion portion formed in the earlier morph and holds the morph in place. At least one of the aforementioned pictographs is a mascot molded into the shape of an animal, a person, or a character relating to a fictional creature, or a non-mascot molded into the shape of something other than the aforementioned mascot. A toy characterized by the following features.

2. The holder has a shaft portion and one or more restricting portions that extend integrally from the shaft portion in a direction intersecting its axial direction. The restricting portion is configured to restrict the rotation of the hieroglyph in the direction of the axis of the shaft by being positioned within the insertion portion of the hieroglyph. The toy according to claim 1.

3. The regulating portion is integrally extended on both sides of the shaft portion and is formed in a plate-like shape. The toy according to claim 2.

4. The aforementioned hieroglyph has a main body and a strip-shaped body positioned on the back side of the main body. An insertion loop constituting the insertion portion is formed between the main body and the strip-shaped body. The toy according to claim 1.

5. The main body is made of cloth, at least on its surface. The aforementioned strip-shaped body is made of a fabric that stretches itself. The toy according to claim 4.

6. A loop hole is formed in the tip portion of the holder through which the figurines are inserted, through which a loop for suspending the holder is inserted. The toy according to claim 1.

7. A gripping portion is formed in the base end portion of the holder, opposite to the tip through which the hieroglyph is inserted. A stopper portion is integrally formed on the side of the holder closer to the tip than the gripping portion, which restricts the inserted and held morph from moving further towards the base end. The toy according to claim 1.

8. As the aforementioned pictographs, there are two types: the mascot and non-mascots that are molded to resemble objects other than the mascot. The toy according to claim 1.

9. The aforementioned morph and the holder are covered by a covering member while the morph is held by the holder. The covering member is fastened and secured on the gripping portion. The toy according to claim 1.

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