Action toys

Abstract

To provide an interesting toy enabling enjoying performances of various sounds or the like, and allowing a user to generate a performance by his / her own operation.SOLUTION: An operation toy includes: a toy body 20 having fitting parts 23A-23D; function switches 31A-31D detachably fitted to the fitting parts 23A-23D; detection means provided in the toy body 20, and detecting that the function switches 31A-31D are fitted to the fitting parts 23A-23D; a performance part 12 provided in the toy body 20, and performing a performance with light or sounds; and a control part provided in the toy body 20. The control part performs a first performance by the performance part 12 when the detection means detects that the function switches 31A-31D are fitted to the toy body 20, and performs a second performance by the performance part 12 when a push button part 36A is operated.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to action toys and movable members.

Background Art

[0002] Various toys that perform effects such as voice based on the read identification information have been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[0003] In Patent Document 1, a non-contact IC tag is provided as storage means for storing data such as an ID that is data for specifying an article, voice data to be reproduced when the article exists alone, and voice data to be reproduced when the article exists in a composite form with other articles in an article such as a trading card or a figure. The data stored in the non-contact IC tag is read by a tag reader. Then, voices are generated based on the read ID and voice reproduction rules.

[0004] Thereby, the voices generated depending on the content of the reproduction rules and voice data can be variously changed to give a sense of reality, storytelling, gaming, and other tastes.

[0005] By the way, as the needs for toys in which the user performs operations by himself / herself and generates effects increase, a technology that can generate various effects such as voices with a simple operation is required.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0006]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0007] However, in the toy described in Patent Document 1, as mentioned above, although it is possible to change the sound produced in various ways, the effects are not triggered by the user's actions. Therefore, it lacks appeal for users who want to control the timing of the effects themselves and enjoy more realistic effects.

[0008] Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and aims to provide an interesting toy that allows users to enjoy various sounds and other effects, and that can generate these effects through user operation. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] The action toy of the present invention comprises a toy body having at least one mounting portion, detection means provided on the toy body for detecting that a movable member detachably attached to the mounting portion has been attached to the mounting portion, an effect unit provided on the toy body for performing effects using light or sound, and a control unit provided on the toy body, wherein the control unit, when the detection means detects that the movable member has been attached to the toy body, performs a first effect using the effect unit, and further performs a second effect using the effect unit when the first operating portion of the movable member is operated. Furthermore, the action toy according to the present invention comprises a toy body having at least one attachment part, detection means provided on the toy body for detecting that a movable member detachably attached to the attachment part has been attached to the attachment part, an effect unit provided on the toy body for performing effects using light or sound, and a control unit provided on the toy body, wherein the control unit performs a first effect using the effect unit when the detection means detects that the movable member has been attached to the toy body, and further performs a second effect using the effect unit based on the type of movable member when the first operation part of the movable member is operated, and the toy body is attached to the user's abdomen by a belt. Furthermore, the action toy according to the present invention may have a movable member detachably attached to the attachment part, an identification part provided on the movable member for identifying the type of the movable member, an acquisition means provided on the toy body for acquiring identification information for identifying the type of movable member from the identification part, and the control unit performs the second effect based on the identification information obtained by the acquisition means.

[0010] Furthermore, in the action toy of the present invention, it is preferable that the movable member is detachably attached to the mounting part, the movable member is provided with an identification part for identifying the type of the movable member, the toy body is provided with an acquisition means for acquiring identification information for identifying the type of the movable member from the identification part, and the control unit performs the first performance based on the identification information obtained by the acquisition means. Furthermore, it is preferable that the movable member is detachably attached to the mounting part and has a first operation part, and the control unit performs the second performance when the first operation part of the movable member is operated.

[0011] Furthermore, in the action toy of the present invention, it is preferable that the toy body is provided with a second operating unit, and that after the first performance is performed, the control unit performs a third performance using the performance unit when the second operating unit is operated.

[0012] Furthermore, in the action toy of the present invention, it is preferable that the toy body is provided with a third operating unit, and that after the control unit has performed the second performance, when the third operating unit is operated, the performance unit performs a fourth performance.

[0013] Furthermore, in the action toy of the present invention, it is preferable that the toy body is provided with a plurality of attachment parts at different positions, and a display unit constituting the performance unit is provided, and that the control unit changes the display of the part of the display unit corresponding to the position of the movable member when the movable member is operated.

[0014] Furthermore, in the action toy of the present invention, the toy body is attached to the user's abdomen by a belt, the display unit displays an image resembling a human body, at least four attachment points are provided, and the four movable members attached to the four attachment points correspond to the display changes of four parts consisting of the left and right legs and left and right arms of the image, the display unit is positioned in the center as viewed from the user, the movable member for the right leg is positioned to the right of the display unit as viewed from the user, the movable member for the right arm is positioned to the right of the movable member for the right leg, the movable member for the left leg is positioned to the left of the display unit as viewed from the user, the movable member for the left arm is positioned to the left of the movable member for the left leg, and it is preferable to arrange the at least four attachment points in an arc shape so that the movable member for the right arm and the movable member for the left arm are brought closer to the user.

[0015] Furthermore, in the action toy of the present invention, the toy body is attached to the user's abdomen by a belt, and it is preferable that the upper surface of the toy body is inclined downward and forward as viewed from the user, and that at least four attachment points and the display point are provided on the upper surface.

[0016] Further, the movable member of the present invention is a movable member that is detachably attached to the attachment portion of a toy body having at least one attachment portion. The movable member includes an operation portion that can be operated by a user, a first identification portion for detecting that the movable member is attached to the attachment portion in detection means provided in the toy body, and a second identification portion that enables the control portion provided in the toy body to recognize the operation of the operation portion. In the movable member of the present invention, the second identification portion protrudes by the operation of the operation portion, and it is preferable that the control portion provided in the toy body recognizes the protruding operation.

Advantages of the Invention

[0017] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an interesting toy that allows various effects to be enjoyed and enables the user to generate effects by their own operations.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0018] [Figure 1] It is a diagram showing a toy according to an embodiment of the present invention and its usage mode. [Figure 2] It is a perspective view of the toy. [Figure 3] It is a plan view of the toy. [Figure 4] It is a front view of the toy. [Figure 5] It is a diagram for explaining the configuration of the switch for the right arm. (A) is a perspective view, (B) is a side view, and (C) is a cross-sectional view taken along line C-C of (B). [Figure 6] It is a diagram for explaining the configuration of the switch for the right leg. (A) is a perspective view, (B) is a side view, and (C) is a cross-sectional view taken along line C-C of (B). [Figure 7] It is a diagram for explaining the configuration of the switch for the left leg. (A) is a perspective view, (B) is a side view, and (C) is a cross-sectional view taken along line C-C of (B). [Figure 8] It is a diagram for explaining the configuration of the switch for the left arm. (A) is a perspective view, (B) is a side view, and (C) is a cross-sectional view taken along line C-C of (B). [Figure 9]It is a perspective view of the function switch seen from the bottom side. [Figure 10] It is a cross-sectional view of the attachment part showing the attachment form of the function switch. [Figure 11] It is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the toy body. [Figure 12] It is a flowchart showing the first effect and the second effect. [Figure 13] It is a flowchart showing the third effect and the fourth effect. [Figure 14] It is a flowchart showing other aspects of the second effect and the fourth effect. [Figure 15] It is a diagram explaining the action due to the arrangement of the function switch.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0019] Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, the mode (hereinafter, embodiment) for carrying out the present invention will be described in detail. Throughout the description of the embodiment, the same elements are given the same numbers. Also, the front-back and left-right are the front-back and left-right as seen from the user side.

[0020] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the toy 10 according to the present embodiment is attached to the abdomen of the user 1 by a belt 11 wound around the waist of the user. The toy 10 is provided with an effect unit 12 that emits light and sound, and the effect unit 12 is provided with a display unit 13. An image (here, a character image) 14 imitating a person can be displayed on the display unit 13.

[0021] The user 1 can change the image 14 and sound by operating various switches to perform actions such as changing the form of the whole or part of the body of the character (so-called transformation or form change) or activating functions (so-called techniques) with the changed arms and legs, and can have a pseudo experience.

[0022] The overall configuration of this toy 10 will be described in detail with reference to Figures 3 and 4. As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the toy body 20 consists of a main body base 22 that is curved in an arc shape (reference numeral 21 in Figure 3) to conform to a person's abdomen, and five attachment parts 23A, 23B, 23C, 23D, and 23E that protrude forward from the main body base 22.

[0023] The upper surfaces of mounting sections 23A to 23E are inclined downward and forward. Mounting sections 23A to 23D are arranged along the arc 21, with mounting sections 23A and 23B positioned on the right side as viewed from the user, and mounting sections 23C and 23D positioned on the left side.

[0024] A liquid crystal display unit 13 is provided on the upper surface of the mounting section 23E. The display unit 13 is capable of emitting multiple colors of light using multiple LEDs or the like. The image 14 on the display unit 13 is displayed as an upright character, and when viewed from the front, it appears as if it is standing facing the same direction as the user.

[0025] The switches are broadly divided into three types: four function switches 31A, 31B, 31C, and 31D corresponding to the body parts shown in Image 14 (right arm, right leg, left leg, and left arm); four transformation switches 32 for the pre-transformation effects; and a decision switch 33 that determines the transformation and the effects of the techniques.

[0026] The function switches 31A to 31D are configured to correspond to the parts shown in Image 14, with the right arm switch 31A, the right leg switch 31B, the left leg switch 31C, and the left arm switch 31D, each with a shape that evokes the symbols of a circle, cross, triangle, and square, respectively. This makes the four function switches 31A to 31D easy to distinguish visually.

[0027] In the following explanation, when describing the functional switches 31A to 31D in relation to body parts, they will be referred to as the right arm switch 31A, the right leg switch 31B, the left leg switch 31C, and the left arm switch 31D.

[0028] On the other hand, in Image 14, the symbols ○, ×, △, and □ are marked on each part. This makes it easy to recognize the relationship between the parts in Image 14 and the function switches 31A to 31D, as shown by the dashed arrows in Figure 3.

[0029] Furthermore, the four function switches 31A to 31D are each provided on the upper surface of the mounting sections 23A to 23D and are arranged along the arc 21. The right leg switch 31B is located to the right of the display unit 13, and the right arm switch 31A is located to the right of the right leg switch 31B. On the other hand, the left leg switch 31C is located to the left of the display unit 13, and the left arm switch 31D is located to the left of the left leg switch 31C.

[0030] Furthermore, the function switches 31A to 31D are detachably attached to the mounting parts 23A to 23D and are interchangeable. For example, in the case of the right arm switch 31A, the right arm switch 31A currently in use can be removed and another right arm switch (reference numeral 41A in Figure 4) can be attached. In this embodiment, switches from the same parts (for example, a right leg switch and another right leg switch) are interchangeable, but switches from different parts (for example, a right leg switch and a left leg switch) are not interchangeable.

[0031] The four transformation switches 32 are provided at the tips of the mounting sections 23A to 23D. Each transformation switch 32 consists of a base 32a that is rotatably supported at the tip openings 26 of the mounting sections 23A to 23D, and an operating section 32b that protrudes forward from the base 32a. The operating section 32b is rotatable in the vertical direction (arrow (1) in Figure 4), and the user turns the transformation switches 32 ON and OFF by operating the operating section 32b.

[0032] The confirmation switch 33 is located on the side of the main body base 22 (in this case, to the right of the right arm switch 31A). The confirmation switch 33 consists of a base 33a that is rotatably mounted on the main body base 22 and a lever-type operating part 33b that curves upward from the base 33a. The operating part 33b is rotatable toward the user (arrow (2) in Figure 3), and the user operates the operating part 33b to turn the confirmation switch 33 ON or OFF.

[0033] Next, the configuration of the four function switches (right arm switch 31A, right leg switch 31B, left leg switch 31C, and left arm switch 31D) will be explained in detail based on Figures 5 to 8.

[0034] As shown in Figure 5(A), the right arm switch 31A consists of an insertion part 34A that is inserted into the mounting part 23A, a cover part 35A provided at the upper end of the insertion part 34A, a push button part 36A positioned on top of the cover part 35A, left and right terminals 37 protruding from the lower end of the insertion part 34A, and an engagement part 38 provided at the lower rear of the insertion part 34A. The engagement part 38 has an engagement groove 38a with a U-shaped cross-section that extends in the left-right direction.

[0035] As shown in Figure 5(B), the push button 36A is movable in the vertical direction (arrow (3) in the figure), and the user turns the right arm switch 31A ON / OFF by operating the push button 36A. The upper surface of the cover 35A is also tilted forward. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 5(C), the outer shape of the insertion part 34A is formed to be approximately circular, corresponding to the circle symbol (see Figure 3).

[0036] As shown in Figure 6(A), the right leg switch 31B consists of an insertion part 34B that is inserted into the mounting part 23B, a cover part 35B provided at the upper end of the insertion part 34B, a handle part 36B positioned on top of the cover part 35B, left and right terminals 37 protruding from the lower end of the insertion part 34B, and an engaging part 38 provided at the lower rear of the insertion part 34B.

[0037] As shown in Figure 6(B), the handle portion 36B is movable in the front-to-back direction (arrow (4) in the figure), and the user turns the right leg switch 31B ON and OFF by operating the handle portion 36B. The upper surface of the cover portion 35B is also tilted forward. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 6(C), the outer shape of the insertion portion 34B is formed to resemble an X shape, corresponding to the × symbol (see Figure 3).

[0038] As shown in Figures 7(A) and (B), the left leg switch 31C consists of an insertion part 34C that is inserted into the mounting part 23C, a cover part 35C provided at the upper end of the insertion part 34C, a dial part 36C positioned on top of the cover part 35C, left and right terminals 37 protruding from the lower end of the insertion part 34C, and an engaging part 38 provided at the lower rear of the insertion part 34C.

[0039] The dial portion 36C is rotatable around the vertical axis (arrow (5) in the figure), and the user turns the left leg switch 31C ON / OFF by operating the dial portion 36C. The upper surface of the cover portion 35C is tilted forward. Also, as shown in Figure 7(C), the outer shape of the insertion portion 34C is roughly triangular, corresponding to the △ symbol (see Figure 3).

[0040] As shown in Figure 8(A), the left arm switch 31D consists of an insertion part 34D that is inserted into the mounting part 23D, a cover part 35D provided at the upper end of the insertion part 34D, a wheel part 36D that is rotatably supported by the insertion part 34D with its upper half exposed from the cover part 35D, left and right terminals 37 that protrude from the lower end of the insertion part 34D, and an engaging part 38 provided at the lower rear of the insertion part 34D.

[0041] As shown in Figure 8(B), the wheel portion 36D is rotatable around a horizontal axis (arrow (6) in the figure), and the user turns the left arm switch 31D ON and OFF by operating the wheel portion 36D. The upper surface of the cover portion 35D is also tilted forward. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 8(C), the outer shape of the insertion portion 34D is formed to be approximately square, corresponding to the □ symbol (see Figure 3).

[0042] Next, the bottom structure of the function switches 31A to 31D will be described with reference to Figure 9. As shown in Figure 9, an identification section 43 and an identification section 44 are provided on the bottom surface 42 of each of the function switches 31A to 31D.

[0043] The identification unit 43 has multiple (in this case, four) identification points 43a. Each identification point 43a has either a protrusion 43b or no protrusion 43b. That is, the identification unit 43 has identification information that is a combination of the presence or absence of the protrusion 43b and the number of identification points 43a, and in this embodiment, it has identification information that identifies the type of movable member. For example, in the right arm switch 31A, if four identification points 43a are provided, 2 4 =16 (types) of identification information can be obtained. This allows for obtaining 16 types of right arm switches 31A with different identification information, and by combining the four function switches 31A~31D, 16 4 Street information can be obtained. In this embodiment, the identification unit 43 determines identification information based on the combination of the presence or absence of the protrusion 43b and the number of identification points 43a, but it is not limited to this. For example, identification information may be stored in an ID tag or the like, and the toy body may read the identification information. However, by using the configuration of this embodiment, it is possible to transmit the identification information of the identification unit to the toy body with a simpler configuration.

[0044] The identification unit 44 moves in the vertical direction (arrow (7) in Figure 9) in conjunction with the operation of the operation units (push button unit 36A, handle unit 36B, dial unit 36C, wheel unit 36D) of the function switches 31A to 31D. In this embodiment, the identification unit 44 is set to protrude and the function switches 31A to 31D are turned ON when the operation units (push button unit 36A, handle unit 36B, dial unit 36C, wheel unit 36D) of the function switches 31A to 31D are operated. That is, the operation of the identification unit 44 is detected as an ON / OFF signal and sent to the control unit (described later). In this embodiment, the identification unit 44 protrudes when the operation unit of the movable member is operated and is detected as an ON / OFF signal in the toy body and sent to the control unit, but it is not limited to this. For example, the identification unit may be a light-emitting unit or a signal output unit, and light may be emitted or a signal may be output when the operation unit is operated. However, by adopting the configuration of this embodiment, it is possible to transmit the operation of the movable member's control unit to the toy body with a simpler configuration.

[0045] Next, the mounting configurations of the functional switches 31A to 31D will be explained based on Figure 10. Here, the mounting configuration of the right arm switch 31A will be explained, but the configurations of the right leg switch 31B, left leg switch 31C, and left arm switch 31D are the same as those of the right arm switch 31A, except for the internal shape of the insertion hole, so the explanation will be omitted.

[0046] As shown in Figure 10, an insertion hole 27 with a vertical axis is provided at the top of the mounting portion 23A. The internal shape of the insertion hole 27 is formed to be the same as the external shape of the insertion portion 34A of the right arm switch 31A (see Figure 5(c)). Therefore, other function switches 31B to 31D cannot be inserted into the insertion hole 27 into which the right arm switch 31A is mounted. In other words, the insertion hole 27 is a hole exclusively for the right arm switch 31A, and similarly, dedicated insertion holes are provided for the other function switches 31B to 31D.

[0047] A projection 29, biased forward by a compression coil spring 28, is provided at the lower rear of the insertion hole 27 so as to be able to extend and retract. When the right arm switch 31A is inserted, the tip of the projection 29 fits into the engagement groove 38a, so that the right arm switch 31A fits securely into the insertion hole 27. When the right arm switch 31A is installed, the upper surface of the cover portion 35A is tilted forward at approximately the same angle as the upper surface of the mounting portion 23A.

[0048] Next, the internal structure of the toy body will be explained with reference to Figure 11. As shown in Figure 11, the toy body 20 contains a control unit 45 and a battery 46. The control unit 45 and the battery 46 are connected via a power switch 47. Therefore, when the power switch 47 is turned ON, current flows to the control unit 45 and control begins.

[0049] The control unit 45 is connected to a first detection means 48, a second detection means 49, and an acquisition means 51. The first detection means 48 detects the attachment and detachment of the function switches 31A to 31D and sends the detected information to the control unit 45. A projection 29 (see Figure 10) may be used as the first detection means 48. The acquisition means 51 reads the shape of the identification part 43 of the function switches 31A to 31D and sends it to the control unit 45 as identification information. The second detection means 49 detects whether or not the function switches 31A to 31D have been operated from the operation of the identification part 44 and sends the detected information to the control unit 45. The transformation switch 32 and the decision switch 33 are also connected to the control unit 45, and ON / OFF information of the transformation switch 32 and the decision switch 33 is sent to the control unit 45. The control unit 45 is also connected to a memory 52, which has predetermined identification information and operations for combinations thereof set in advance. It also temporarily stores the acquired identification information. Furthermore, the control unit 45 is connected to the performance unit 12, and the performance unit 12 is connected to the display unit 13 and the sound-producing unit 15. The sound-producing unit 15 is preferably located near the display unit 13, but its mounting position on the toy body 20 is arbitrary.

[0050] Next, the operation of the toy will be explained based on Figures 12 and 13. First, the first and second effects according to the present invention will be explained based on Figure 12. In the first and second effects, when the function switches (right arm switch 31A, right leg switch 31B, left leg switch 31C, and left arm switch) are changed, a change to a different form or color is simulated.

[0051] As shown in Figure 12, once the system is started (step SAS), when the function switches 31A to 31D to be removed are turned OFF (step SA1), the sound unit 15 emits a sound effect to indicate that they have been turned OFF (step SA2). When a function switch is removed (step SA3) and another function switch is installed (step SA4), the first detection means 48 detects the installation, and the acquisition means 51 acquires the identification information of the function switch (step SA5). Based on the acquired identification information, as a first effect, the sound unit 15 emits a guidance sound and a standby sound (step SA6) to indicate that another function switch has been installed. For example, if a function switch with the information of "white" is replaced with a function switch with the information of "red", the sound unit will emit a color guidance such as "red..." followed by a standby sound. Then, if the function switch is turned ON within a predetermined time after it has been installed (step SA7), based on the identification information, a form change sound is emitted, and the corresponding part of image 14 (for example, the right arm part of image 14 when the right arm switch 31A is replaced) is illuminated, flashes, or changes color (step SA8), and the effect is completed (step SA9). On the other hand, if the function switch is not turned ON within a predetermined time after it has been installed in step SA7, the effect is completed (step SA9). In this embodiment, the case of replacing the function switch has been described, but this is not necessarily limited to this case, and the function switch may be installed on the toy body that does not have a function switch installed. In that case, the first effect and the second effect can be performed in the order of steps SA4 and below in this embodiment.

[0052] Next, the third and fourth effects according to the present invention will be explained based on Figure 13. Here, the transformation of the entire image will be depicted. As shown in Figure 13, once the function switch exchange is completed (step SB1) and all four transformation switches 32 are turned ON (step SB2), the sound unit 15 emits a sound effect (for example, "beep, beep, beep, beep") to indicate that the transformation switch 32 has been operated, and a transformation standby sound (for example, a countdown sound such as three, two, one...) to indicate that the transformation is about to take place, as the third effect (step SB3). Next, if the decision switch 33 is turned ON within a predetermined time after the operation sound effect is generated (step SB4), the sound unit 15 emits a transformation sound (for example, "orange, black...") as the fourth effect, based on the identification information and combination, and the image 14 changes (step SB5), completing the transformation effect (step SB6). On the other hand, if the decision switch 33 is not turned ON within a predetermined time after the sound effect is generated, the process terminates (step SB7).

[0053] Next, other aspects of the second and fourth performances will be described based on Figure 14. In these performances, a function is activated to execute a technique.

[0054] As shown in Figure 14, once the function switch replacement is complete (step SC1) and at least one function switch is turned ON (step SC2), the sound unit 15 emits a function activation sound (for example, "Red Missile...") as a second effect, based on the identification information and combination of function switches, to indicate that the function has been activated. Simultaneously, the display unit 13 lights up, flashes, or changes the color of the corresponding part of image 14 (for example, the left arm part of the image when the left arm switch is turned ON) (step SC3). If the decision switch 33 is turned ON within a predetermined time after the function activation sound is emitted (step SC4), the process proceeds to step SC5. On the other hand, if the decision switch 33 is not turned ON within a predetermined time after the function activation sound is emitted (step SC4), the process ends (step SC11).

[0055] Step SC5 determines whether all four function switches 31A to 31D are turned ON. If all four function switches 31A to 31D are ON, the process proceeds to step SC6, where, based on the identification information and combination, the sound unit 15 emits a special special attack sound and the display unit 13 changes to a special image 14 as the fourth effect, completing the effect (step SC8). On the other hand, if none of the function switches 31A to 31D are ON, the process proceeds to step SC7, where, as the fourth effect, a normal special attack sound corresponding to the combination of function switches 31A to 31D is emitted and a normal image changes occur, completing the effect (step SC8).

[0056] According to the embodiment described above, the user can enjoy the first performance, which is performed when the installation or replacement of the function switches 31A to 31D is recognized, and can also enjoy the second performance at any time by operating the function switches 31A to 31D themselves.

[0057] Furthermore, by operating the transformation switch 32 and the confirmation switch 33, users can enjoy the third and fourth effects while experiencing the simulated activation of functions and transformation.

[0058] Furthermore, since each of the function switches 31A to 31D has individual identification information, users can collect multiple switches for each of the function switches 31A to 31D and freely combine them to enjoy various patterns of effects.

[0059] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 16, by arranging the function switches 31A to 31D in an arc shape, the left arm switch 31D and the right arm switch 31A are positioned closer to the user, while the left leg switch 31C and the right leg switch 31B are positioned further away from the user relative to the left arm switch 31D and the right arm switch 31A. As a result, when the user views the toy 10 from above, the positions of the user's right arm 2, right leg 3, left leg 4, and left arm 5, the positions of the function switches 31A, 31B, 31C, and 31D, and the positions of each part of the image are similar. This makes it easier to recognize which part of the image 14 each of the four function switches 31A to 31D corresponds to. Therefore, the function switches 31A to 31D corresponding to the part of the image 14 that the user wants to change can be easily operated.

[0060] In addition, the display unit 13 and function switches 31A to 31D are positioned on the forward-sloping top surface of the toy body 20, so as shown in Figure 4, the display unit 13 and function switches 31A to 31D are clearly visible from the front. Therefore, people other than the user can also enjoy watching the changes in image 14 and operating the switches.

[0061] Although the present invention has been described above using embodiments, it goes without saying that the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the scope described in the above embodiments. It will be obvious to those skilled in the art that various modifications or improvements can be made to the above embodiments. Furthermore, it is clear from the claims that such modified or improved forms may also be included in the technical scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0062] 10 toys 11 belts 12 Production Department 13 Display section 14 images 15. Pronunciation Section 20 Toy body 21 arcs 23A~23E Mounting section 31A Right arm switch (movable part) 31B Right leg switch (movable part) 31C Left arm switch (movable part) 31D Left leg switch (movable part) 32 Transformation Switch (Second Control Unit) 33. Select switch (third control unit) 43 Identification Unit 48 First detection means (detection means) 51 Acquisition means

Claims

1. A toy body having at least one mounting part, A detection means provided on the toy body and detachably attached to the mounting portion for detecting that a movable member is attached to the mounting portion, The toy body is provided with a performance unit that performs effects using light or sound, The toy body comprises a control unit, When the control unit detects, via the detection means, that the movable member has been attached to the toy body, the performance unit performs a first performance, and when the first operating part of the movable member is operated, the performance unit performs a second performance based on the type of movable member. The toy is characterized in that the toy body is attached to the user's abdomen by a belt.

2. In claim 1, The movable member is detachably attached to the mounting portion, The movable member is provided with an identification section for identifying the type of the movable member, The toy body is provided with an acquisition means for acquiring identification information that identifies the type of movable member from the identification unit. The control unit performs the second action toy based on the identification information obtained by the acquisition means.

3. In claim 1 or claim 2, The first operating part is provided, and the movable member is detachably attached to the mounting part, The control unit is an action toy that performs the second action when the first operating part of the movable member is operated.

4. In any one of claims 1 to 3, The toy body is provided with a second operating section. The control unit is an action toy that, after performing the first performance, performs a third performance via the performance unit when the second operation unit is operated.

5. In any one of claims 1 to 4, The toy body is provided with a third operating section. The control unit is an action toy that, after performing the second performance, performs a fourth performance via the performance unit when the third operation unit is operated.

6. In any one of claims 1 to 5, The toy body is provided with multiple mounting parts at different positions, and a display unit constituting the performance unit is provided. The control unit is an action toy that changes the display of the part of the display unit corresponding to the position of the movable member when the movable member is operated.

7. In claim 6, The display unit is configured to display an image resembling a human body. At least four mounting points are provided, and the four movable members attached to the four mounting points are each made to correspond to the display changes of four parts consisting of the left and right legs and left and right arms of the image. The aforementioned display unit is positioned in the center as viewed from the user. The movable member for the right leg is positioned to the right of the display unit as viewed from the user, and the movable member for the right arm is positioned to the right of the movable member for the right leg, The movable member for the left leg is positioned to the left of the display unit as viewed from the user, and the movable member for the left arm is positioned to the left of the movable member for the left leg. Furthermore, by arranging the at least four mounting points in an arc shape, the movable member for the right arm and the movable member for the left arm are positioned to be closer to the user.

8. In claim 6 or claim 7, The upper surface of the toy body is tilted downward and forward as viewed from the user. An action toy having at least four mounting points and a display point on its upper surface.

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