This invention relates to the simple fold and paste system of creating three-dimensional toys and display type characters and scenery. It relates to all skill levels and age groups, making it possible for even more people to enjoy creating paper toy creatures and imaginary worlds by using a standard cut-out template as well as a fold and paste method. The paper bird is made out of recyclable paper that is very abundant and eco-friendly. This present invention's cycle of life as a toy product is “green” meaning it will not sit around after use in a landfill, but will be composted and bio-degraded easily.
This present invention can involve it's symmetrical die cut design to be laid out as a pre-punched plate with a die-cut knife board, that perforates or cuts the edges so that a user can punch out the bird toy from a single flat paper sheet themselves and assemble.
Other additional die cutting options of present invention include cutting the symmetrical die cut toy shapes out completely at a professional printer, liberating the toy shape from the flat printing sheet before it reaches it's intended audience. The paper bird toys are shipped and delivered to intended audience in a already assembled state including blank units. Bird units can include pre-printed customized messages or blank units with instructions on how to decorate the paper bird toys with supplies provided in the purchased package such as pens, glitter, feathers, and stickers.
This paper bird toy is made from renewable resources such as recycled paper or other composted products depending on the region of construction. The overall effect is the paper birds being produced locally out of local compost materials, which supports the “green” value of this present toy invention.
Individuals who were unable to produce dynamic and impressive paper origami shapes due to complexity, can now learn to produce and duplicate the folding method in a simple and understandable way. This paper folding method can generate an array of three-dimensional bird toys and illustrated shapes. Toy patents of previous origin have not been capable of delivering such dynamic play time for children with unlimited options while at the same time being non-expensive and low cost to produce.
Unlike plastic toys, this paper toy invention can be easily produced and has a “green” toy value meaning it will not sit in a landfill and will bio-degrade in a short time. This constructed paper toy invention is sturdy enough to function over a long period of time, or can be used and disposed of quickly, either way the toy will bio-degrade and leave almost no carbon footprint.
For a toy product to sustain long running engagement, it must combine personal energy with mass cross marketing appeal which includes gaming applications on phone devices as well as internet, movies and animations, and printed materials such as books, cards and the like. This present invention involves many types of users across all these markets which makes it special in the way it combines origami toy making with virtual platforms like mentioned above.
For a fuller understanding of the best forms of this invention, reference should be had to the following detailed description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings in which:
The paper bird toy character is retained on carrier sheets, preferably formed as an 8.5 in.×11 in. sheet for ease of transport through conventional standard printers. However other sheet sizes can be used, highlighting another breakthrough of present invention. By employing the symmetrical standard base die cut, the promotional toy can be scaled to any height or size. The figure can be self balancing in large applications as well as very small nano size applications, making the technology scalable and duplication friendly.
The scaling aspect of present invention is also related to the play time value of the paper bird toy. Larger scaled birds are conceived as the elders of the group, and thus a family structure is created with the birds as a whole. The smaller birds become the legs of the larger to convey partnership and interconnective play for the user. Producing this toy invention is profitable, manageable, and yet creative enough to keep it's appeal throughout the trends of the toy industry.
The head element of the paper bird toy has the ability to bounce up and down thus making clicking or tapping noises. Users can effectly make music with the bird toy, depending on their skill level. No other previous toy invention employs so many options, and dynamic ways of play. From assembly time to play time, the present paper bird toy invention playtime features are new and different from existing paper toy inventions—because of all the musical and interconnected qualities that the toy produces for the user.
Eco-friendly “green” toys made in such little time and effort is the main strength of present invention. By using locally sourced renewable materials and low skilled labor, this paper bird toy can reach a wide variety of audiences from across the globe. This positive aspect of creating “green” toys for families is not just a trend happening now, but will continue to be the focus for future families with children.
Importing the symmetrical die cut design, A individual can successfully produce their own toy with their own printer, paper, glue and other decorating materials. In order to provide ease of assembly, the three-dimensional bird character toy preferably incorporates adhesive means, tabs, slots, etc. to enable the image forming member to be quickly and effortlessly fully assembled. Once assembled by the individual user, they can distribute to friends or family members, and the interaction is unique and the base of many conversations. The assembled bird can sit on someone's desk and cause interest, or it can be taken home to the kids to be used and destroyed. The easy to make system of creating these birds toys means it's o.k. destroy, the user can make more!
In the future, this present invention will be featured in animations, games for phone applications and movies featuring the paper bird toy. The focus of paper toy promotes environmental friendly anti-plastic playtime, and family communication through play. Persons of all ages and skill levels will use this bend, twist and paste system to create, tell and communicate the special stories that are unique to them. An individual's intentions can be displayed in a fun, creative, and engaging manner through this present invention.
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The triangular axis simple fold system 39 and center body cylinder shape 40 can incorporate a message zone on the front and inside surfaces of the paper toy. These message zones can be printed upon the bird die cut design through an individual's personal computer design program and printer, or at a professional printing facility. Message zones can also include die cut designs to add visual effects to the paper toy or display.
Panel number 23 and 24 are securely affixed to each other in one location point 42. In the
By utilizing the finger hole cut 67, sticking two fingers through and into the top openings of the smaller separately cut bird characters 68, a visual effect of the smaller character becoming the legs or supports of the larger character is realized. This smaller walking bird motion creates excitement and is a new element that has not been utilized in previous paper toy design and fold methods. This present invention communicates family oriented multi-messages and produces longer periods of high value play time.
The design methodology of present invention is that the tail element, bottom or behind surface 47 represented on the bird toy character
Another feature embodiment of the best form is the ability to custom size the cylinder shape of the toy 40, and paste according to the size of the users finger. Birds can be displayed as overweight or skinny, tall or short, by altering the cylinder shape 40 by means of cutting. The possibilities are endless in this area of the toy shape, this present invention includes all obvious improvements to area 40 that would alter the shape and size of the paper toy bird.
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