Customizable figure

Abstract

A fully customizable figure having an external covering capable of receiving and displaying a variety of media is disclosed. The figure is customized for/by a user via the application of text and/or graphics to the figure. An embodiment of the figure includes an external covering capable of receipt and display of various media covering substantially the external surface of the figure. A different embodiment includes one or more areas designated to receive and display text and/or graphics. Various embodiments feature semi-permanent and permanent retention of media applied to the figure.

1 . A figure capable of individual customization, comprising: 
 a body having an external surface;    said body having an external material covering the external surface;    said external material capable of receiving and displaying one or more selectively removable media such that text and graphics can be added to the figure to customize the figure; and    said external material substantially covering the body of the figure.    
     
     
         2 . The figure of  claim 1 , wherein the external material substantially covers the body of the figure.  
     
     
         3 . The figure of  claim 1 , wherein the external material covers only at least one predetermined area of the figure.  
     
     
         4 . The figure of  claim 1 , wherein the body further comprises a head portion, a trunk portion, at least one arm portion and at least one leg portion.  
     
     
         5 . The figure of  claim 1 , wherein the media is ink.  
     
     
         6 . The figure of  claim 1 , wherein the media is graphite.  
     
     
         7 . The figure of  claim 1 , wherein the media is lead.  
     
     
         8 . The figure of  claim 1 , wherein the media is indelible.  
     
     
         9 . The figure of  claim 1 , wherein the media is selectively removable.  
     
     
         10 . The figure of  claim 1 , wherein the external material is composed from a material selected from a group consisting of: paper, cotton, canvas, leather, plastic, and resin.  
     
     
         11 . The figure of  claim 4 , wherein the figure represents a general shape of a person.  
     
     
         12 . The figure of  claim 4 , wherein the figure represents a general shape of an animal.  
     
     
         13 . The figure of  claim 1 , wherein the figure represents a general shape of an object.  
     
     
         14 . The figure of  claim 1 , wherein customization of the figure reflects one or more items selected from a group consisting of a theme, a group affiliation, an event, a product and a service.  
     
     
         15 . The figure of  claim 1 , wherein customization of the figure is accomplished by an end-user.  
     
     
         16 . The figure of  claim 1 , wherein customization of the figure is accomplished by a third party for an end-user.  
     
     
         17 . The figure of  claim 3 , wherein the media applied to the figure is a decal or label.  
     
     
         18 . The figure of  claim 1 , wherein the figure is a toy.  
     
     
         19 . The figure of  claim 1 , wherein the figure is a doll.  
     
     
         20 . The figure of  claim 1 , wherein the figure is a plush animal.