Combined mixed media gift wrapping and decorative figure

Abstract

A combined three-dimensional mixed-media gift wrapping and decorative figure that includes a collapsible multi-faceted container and a plurality of attachments whose final form is a recognizable object that has, in its own right, decorative and play value. The container can be easily assembled to hold an arbitrary gift, decorated with a plurality of attachments, and presented to the gift receiver in the guise of a table centerpiece, toy, or decorative item. The final form is reusable, easily disassembled for storage or shipping, and readily reassembled as needed.

1 . A combined three-dimensional mixed-media gift-wrapping and decorative figure including: 
 a container designed to hold an arbitrary, non-specific type of a gift and collapsible for one of reuse, storage, and shipping,    the container including: 
 a segmented bottom area;  
 a multi-faceted cylinder-like lower area;  
 a multi-faceted, bell-like upper area; and  
 a top area; and  
 multiple attachments to transform the container into the decorative figure that has, in its own right, decorative and play value;  
   wherein the container, after assembly, is designed to provide support for the decorative figure,    wherein attachments are attachable to at least one of the multi-faceted, cylinder-like lower area, and the multi-faceted bell-like upper area;    wherein the segmented bottom area, when open, facilitates the placement and removal of gift items without affecting the attachments;    wherein the segmented bottom area, when closed, forms structural support for the container.    
     
     
         2 . The gift package of  claim 1 , wherein the decorative figure includes a doll, and the multiple attachments include: 
 a torso of the doll attachable to the top area of the container;    a skirt that wraps around and covers the container;    a blouse attachable to the upper torso; and    a head with doll-like features.    
     
     
         3 . The gift package of  claim 2 , wherein: 
 the torso of the doll is made of hard plastic and is attachable to the top area of the container using a plug that fits into the top area.    
     
     
         4 . The gift package of  claim 2 , wherein: 
 the torso of the doll is inflatable and is attachable to the top area of the container using a plug that fits into an opening in the top area.    
     
     
         5 . The gift package of  claim 1 , wherein the decorative figure includes a rocket ship, and the multiple attachments include: 
 a space capsule that is attachable to the top area of the container; and    multiple rocket fins attachable to facets of the cylinder-like lower area.    
     
     
         6 . The gift package of  claim 5 , wherein the space capsule is made of hard plastic and is attachable to the top area of the container using a plug that fits into an opening of the top area.  
     
     
         7 . The gift package of  claim 5 , wherein: 
 the space capsule is inflatable and is attachable to the top area of the container using a plug that fits into an opening of the top area.    
     
     
         8 . The gift package of  claim 1 , wherein the decorative figure includes a tropical island, and the multiple attachments include: 
 a decorative, cone shaped wrap that can be positioned on top of and covers the container;    a placemat used to add scenery beyond the edges of the container and the wrap; and    a palm tree insertable through the wrap and attachable to the top area of the container.    
     
     
         9 . The gift package of  claim 8 , wherein: 
 the palm tree is made of hard plastic and attachable to the top area of the container using a plug that fits into an opening of the top area.    
     
     
         10 . The gift package of  claim 8 , wherein: 
 the palm tree capsule is inflatable and attachable to the top area of the container using a plug that fits into an opening of the top area.