Multi-purpose display, carrier, and storage device for toys

Abstract

A multi-purpose display, carrier, and storage device for toys includes (a) velcro attachment points for attaching multiple smaller toys; (b) arms adapted in length to encircle, or hug, the multiple smaller toys after they have been attached at the velcro attachment points; (c) a zippered pocket of sufficient size to hold crayons; (d) straps on the back of the device, adapted for using the device as a kid's back pack, or for hanging the device on a wall hook, bedpost, door knob, or back of a car seat headrest; (e) buttons in each hand of the device, with associated electronics inside the device, for recording and playing sounds and music; and (f) one long strap attached at either end to the device, adapted to be used to slide the back of the device over and down the carrying handle of a child's roller-bag carry-on baggage for an airline flight.

1 . A multi-purpose display, carrier, and storage device for toys, comprising:
 a. velcro attachments for encircling and attaching multiple smaller toys;   b. arms that are adapted in length to encircle, or hug, the multiple smaller toys after they have been attached at the velcro attachment points;   c. a zippered pocket of sufficient size to hold crayons;   d. short straps on the back of the device, adapted for using the device as a kid's back pack, or for hanging the device on a wall hook, bedpost, door knob, or back of a car seat headrest;   e. buttons in each hand of the device, with associated electronics inside the device, for recording and playing sounds and music; and   f. one long strap attached at either end to the device, with a velcro point midway along the strap that is adapted to connect to a velcro attachment point on the device, such strap adapted to be used to slide the back of the device over and down the carrying handle of a child's roller-bag carry-on baggage for an airline flight.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising a hand at the end of each arm, a male part of a clasp behind one hand, and a female part of a clasp behind the other hand, the clasp adapted for securely holding the arms together. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising elastic bands for attaching action figures. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 3 , in which the elastic bands are replaced with dental floss. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 3 , in which the elastic bands are replaced with string. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 2 , wherein the backside of each hand contains a Velcro attachment area, adapted to hold the hands together to hide the clasp. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 6 , wherein the device comprises a stuffed animal, and the smaller toys comprise stuffed animals. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 7 , wherein the stuffed animal is a teddy bear. 
     
     
         9 . A multi-purpose display and storage device for toys, comprising a stuffed animal in the general shape of a pony, and further comprising:
 a. velcro attachment points for attaching multiple smaller stuffed animals;   b. buttons on the device, with associated electronics inside the device, for recording and playing sounds and music; and   c. straps on the back of the device, adapted for using the device as a kid's back pack, or for hanging the device on a wall hook or bedpost;   
       wherein the length of the device is approximately equal to the width of a standard twin bed. 
     
     
         10 . A multi-purpose display and storage device for toys, comprising a wall hanging in the general shape of a circus tent, the device comprising a first part and a second part, both the first and second parts having their own separate means for hanging from a wall hook, and further comprising:
 a. multiple attachment means on the first part for attaching multiple toys; and   b. curtains on the second part for both covering and revealing the toys.   
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 10 , wherein the multiple attachment means are elastic bands. 
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 10 , wherein the multiple attachment means are velcro straps. 
     
     
         13 . A multi-purpose display, carrier, and storage device for toys, having elastic bands adapted for attaching multiple smaller toys. 
     
     
         14 . The device of  claim 13 , further comprising a toy vehicle, wherein the multiple smaller toys are action figures. 
     
     
         15 . The device of  claim 13 , further comprising an action figure, wherein the multiple smaller toys are smaller action figures.