Three-dimensional puzzle

Abstract

A three dimensional puzzle, including a central body with a first image on it, with outer pieces being connected to the central body. Once the pieces are connected to the central body, a second image is seen.

1 . A toy or puzzle apparatus, comprising: 
 a) a three-dimensional central body;    b) a first image on the central body; and    c) a plurality of outer pieces configured in puzzle-type arrangement, including a second image and means to connect the outer pieces to the central body.    
   
   
       2 . The toy apparatus as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the outer pieces completely cover the central body when connected.  
   
   
       3 . The toy apparatus as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the connecting means are magnets.  
   
   
       4 . The toy apparatus as claimed in  claim 3 , wherein the outer pieces contain magnets and the central body includes magnetic material.  
   
   
       5 . The toy apparatus as claimed in  claim 3 , wherein the central body contains magnets and the outer pieces include magnetic material.  
   
   
       6 . The toy apparatus as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the connecting means are snaps.  
   
   
       7 . The toy apparatus as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the connecting means comprises hook and loop fasteners.  
   
   
       8 . The toy apparatus as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the central body rests upon a stand.  
   
   
       9 . The toy apparatus as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the first image is related to the second image.  
   
   
       10 . The toy apparatus as claimed in  claim 9 , wherein the central body is shaped like an animal, the first image is of a skeletal view of the animal, and the second image is an external view of the animal.  
   
   
       11 . The toy apparatus as claimed in  claim 9 , wherein the central body is shaped like a human being.