Coleco Industries, Inc.

Richard Droller

Brian E Fontaine

Richard I Farrington

A toy creature figure has a tongue-like element that darts from the mouth of the figure when a pneumatic bulb, which comprises an integral part thereof, is squeezed. The component parts are few in number, assembly thereof is readily achieved, and manufacture of the figure is relatively simple and inexpensive.

Figure toy with rapidly extensible tongue

A creature figure toy has an extensible tongue component, which may cooperate with the string by which it is secured to provide a trap for capturing objects. Abrupt retraction of the tongue component may be effected by pulling a tail component, attached to a second string, the effective length of which may be multiplied by a unique arrangement of tumblers and spools disposed within the body of the toy.

Figure toy with rapidly retractable trap element

A toy creature figure has pivotably mounted simulated leg elements which can be operated manually to effect a gripping action. The subassembly of pivot pieces and actuating lever provided is effective to readily operate the leg members, and manufacture of the toy is relatively facile and inexpensive.

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Richard Droller