Figure and a Composition for Forming the Figure

Abstract

A toy figure having at least one solid, molded part with a varying thickness is disclosed. The toy figure is a collector or fashion doll that has particular characteristics or properties. The toy figure is formed using a composition of ABS and barium sulfate, which provides several desired characteristics, including at least the aesthetics, feel, weight, and paintability of the toy figure.

1 . A toy figure, comprising:
 a body including at least one molded component, the at least one molded component being formed from a composition comprising barium sulfate and ABS.   
     
     
         2 . The toy figure of  claim 1 , wherein the composition includes about 20-80 weight percent barium sulfate and about 20-80 weight percent ABS. 
     
     
         3 . The toy figure of  claim 2 , wherein the composition includes about 30-70 weight percent barium sulfate and about 30-70 weight percent ABS. 
     
     
         4 . The toy figure of  claim 3 , wherein the composition includes about 40-60 weight percent barium sulfate and about 40-60 weight percent ABS. 
     
     
         5 . The toy figure of  claim 3 , wherein the composition includes about 35-55 weight percent barium sulfate and about 45-65 weight percent ABS. 
     
     
         6 . The toy figure of  claim 1 , wherein the toy figure includes a torso, a pair of legs, and a pair of arms, the at least one molded component being one of the legs. 
     
     
         7 . The toy figure of  claim 6 , wherein each of the legs and the arms is molded from a composition of barium sulfate and ABS. 
     
     
         8 . The toy figure of  claim 1 , wherein the composition includes a colorant. 
     
     
         9 . The toy figure of  claim 1 , wherein the composition includes a flow agent. 
     
     
         10 . A toy figure included a molded portion, the molded portion consisting essentially of:
 barium sulfate; and   ABS.   
     
     
         11 . The toy figure of  claim 10 , wherein the molded portion includes about 20-80 weight percent barium sulfate and about 20-80 weight percent ABS. 
     
     
         12 . The toy figure of  claim 11 , wherein the molded portion includes about 30-70 weight percent barium sulfate and about 30-70 weight percent ABS. 
     
     
         13 . The toy figure of  claim 12 , wherein the molded portion includes about 40-60 weight percent barium sulfate and about 40-60 weight percent ABS. 
     
     
         14 . The toy figure of  claim 12 , wherein the molded portion includes about 35-55 weight percent barium sulfate and about 45-65 weight percent ABS. 
     
     
         15 . The toy figure of  claim 10 , wherein the toy figure includes a torso, a pair of legs, and a pair of arms, the molded portion including one of the legs. 
     
     
         16 . The toy figure of  claim 15 , wherein each of the legs and the arms is molded from a composition of barium sulfate and ABS. 
     
     
         17 . The toy figure of  claim 10 , wherein the composition includes a colorant. 
     
     
         18 . The toy figure of  claim 10 , wherein the composition includes a flow agent. 
     
     
         19 . A method of manufacturing a figure, the method comprising the steps of:
 mixing a composition comprising about 35-60 weight percent barium sulfate and about 40-65 weight percent ABS; and   molding the composition to form the portion of the figure.   
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 19 , wherein the portion of the figure is a leg of the figure and the leg has a non-uniform thickness.