Shadow box with customizable and replaceable parts

Abstract

A buildable shadow box that allows users to add customized figures attached to parts of a frame is presented. The shadow box itself may comprise a set of removably attached blocks, allowing for expansion. The frame may be composed of four pieces, each piece having N rows in which pieces may be attached at a pre-defined pitch, thereby allowing users to place pieces on all N rows of each frame piece. In embodiments, by placing different pieces on different rows, and by replacing them as may be desired, users may build customizable scenarios with different pieces, and may build a sequence of shadow boxes using the same characters to tell a story or narrative. In embodiments, a block or rear panel of the frame may include one or more magnets, and the pieces made of ferromagnetic material so as to removably attach to the block.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A shadow box, comprising:
 a frame, the frame comprising four blocks that fit to form a hollow rectangular shape; and   a set of pieces configured to be removably magnetically attached to one or more of the blocks.   
     
     
         2 . The shadow box of  claim 1 , wherein one or more of the blocks are provided with an array of ferromagnetic pins, and each of the pieces is provided with one or more magnets. 
     
     
         3 . The shadow box of  claim 1 , wherein one or more of the blocks are provided with an array of magnets, and each of the pieces is made, at least in part, of a ferromagnetic material. 
     
     
         4 . The shadow box of  claim 1 , wherein one or more of the blocks is magnetic, at least in part, and each of the pieces is made, at least in part, of a ferromagnetic material. 
     
     
         5 . The shadow box of  claim 1 , wherein the set of pieces includes both character figures and props. 
     
     
         6 . The shadow box of  claim 1 , further wherein each of the four blocks is attached to another of the four blocks with a corner attachment connector. 
     
     
         7 . A collectible pin interactive display system, comprising:
 a baseboard; and   a set of collectible pins configured to be securely and removably attached to the baseboard.   
     
     
         8 . The collectible pin interactive display system of  claim 6 , further comprising one or more props, the props adding depth or context to the display system. 
     
     
         9 . The collectible pin interactive display system of  claim 6 , wherein the props are also securely and removably attached to the baseboard, or are securely and removably attached to one or more of the pins. 
     
     
         10 . A method of providing a shadow box, comprising:
 providing a frame, the frame comprising four blocks that fit to form a hollow rectangular shape; and   providing a set of pieces configured to be removably magnetically attached to one or more of the blocks.   
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 10 , further comprising providing one or more of the blocks with an array of ferromagnetic pins, and providing each of the pieces with one or more magnets. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 10 , further comprising providing one or more of the blocks with an array of ferromagnetic washers, and providing each of the pieces with one or more magnets. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein at least one of the one or more blocks comprises a double honeycomb structure, each honeycomb provided with an array of magnets. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 13 , further comprising providing the magnets in receiving holes provided at the corners of each cell of the honeycomb structure. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 10 , further comprising providing one or more of the blocks with an array of ferromagnetic washers, and wherein each of the pieces is made, at least in part, of a ferromagnetic material. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein one or more of the blocks is magnetic, at least in part, and each of the pieces is made, at least in part, of a ferromagnetic material. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein the set of pieces includes both character figures and props. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 10 , further comprising attaching each of the four blocks to another of the four blocks with a corner attachment connector. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 10 , further comprising providing one or more of the blocks with a magnetic plate and providing one or more pieces to be ferromagnetically attracted to the magnetic plate. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein the one or more pieces are made of iron plate or other ferromagnetic material.