Action sequence sports collectible

Abstract

The Action Sequence Sports Collectible is a bound, graphical publication possessing an enhanced collectible value which utilizes the phenomena of persistence of vision of the eye and the human mind to render, through the rapid sequential presentation of a series of printed two-dimensional images, the actions of a subject athlete. The invention comprises a bound stack of flexible planar leaves on which are imprinted successive photographic renderings of an extreme sports stunt or similar athletic activity. It preserves the recognized attributes of the traditional collector card while representing an enhanced visual experience and collecting opportunity for the user.

We claim as our invention:  
     
         1 . An optical toy with enhanced collectible value consisting of a bound publication of flexible planar leaves which utilizes the phenomena of persistence of vision of the eye and the human mind to present sequentially, through the viewing of the series of two-dimensional printed indicia, the actions of a subject athlete or athletes.  
     
     
         2 . An optical toy with enhanced collectible value as defined in  claim 1  that provides biographical, statistical, and other information related to the subject athlete and their performance.  
     
     
         3 . An optical toy with enhanced collectible value as defined in  claim 1  that portrays an athletic stunt or sports action sequence with the purpose of representing a collecting opportunity for the user or purchaser.  
     
     
         4 . An optical toy with enhanced collectible value as defined in  claim 3  which represents an improvement to the traditional sports collectible trading card in its portrayal of athletic action or movement.  
     
     
         5 . A system by which an optical toy with enhanced collectible value as described in  claim 4  performs the function of being a sports collectible.