Toy automobile and method of using the same

Abstract

A toy car and method provided with a base car portion and an exterior portion, where the design of the exterior portion may be changed by removing and reassembling multiple parts to create different automobile designs. A toy car that may be included in kits. The toy car may have a base automobile frame having connection fittings thereon. At least one non-interchangeable component releasably connected to the base automobile frame. The non-interchangeable component includes a frame cover having connection fittings thereon. A plurality of interchangeable components are releasably connected to the connection fittings of the frame cover or base automobile frame. Each interchangeable component includes a fitting structure connectable with one of the connection fittings of the base automobile frame or frame cover. Each interchangeable component includes an automobile design feature and / or functionality that may be replaceable by another interchangeable component having an equivalent automobile design feature and / or functionality.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a Non-provisional of application Ser. No. 60 / 712,351, filed Aug. 30, 2005, which application is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The invention relates to a toy car and method of assembling the same. More particularly, a toy car is disclosed in which a base car frame includes interchangeable parts resembling automobile design features. The interchangeable parts are interchangeable with other design parts, so that the outer car design may be changed. BACKGROUND OF INVENTION [0003] Toy and model cars are well known and widely used, particularly by children for their enjoyment and play. Additionally, toy and model cars have been made to be self-assembly by a user or “do-it-yourself” type toys. These cars have been in demand and are popular worldwide. However, different manufacturers have produced limited lines of toy cars as a way to increase the sales volume. In the current ...

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Benefits of technology

[0009] As one advantage for a toy car described hereinafter, a toy car is provided that can be completely self-designed and assembled, and that may be unique without being limited from typical car makes and models. Such a toy car provides design flexibility and facilitates creativity.

Problems solved by technology

However, different manufacturers have produced limited lines of toy cars as a way to increase the sales volume.

Even within the same car brand, like Ferrari for instance, a toy car may still be limited to the specific car model only, which means the hood of a Ferrari's sport car is only suitable for a particular Ferrari model, and is not suitable for other Ferrari models.

Although toy cars in the current market provide parts that can be removed and reassembled by the user, there are still limitations.

With these differences, the accessories and assembly parts of different toy cars do not have interchangeability.

Such toy cars are limited in their variability of design combinations, or may not be varied at all.

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