Bi-stable jumping toy and its associated method of operation

A bi-stable jumping toy, comprising:

• a first segment having a first end, a second end, a first flange disposed at said first end of said first segment, and a second flange disposed at said second end of said first segment;
• a second segment having a first end, a second end, a third flange disposed at said first end of said second segment and a fourth flange disposed at said second end of said second segment, wherein said first segment is joined to said second segment at a pivot joint that has a pivot axis;
• wherein said first segment and said second segment rotate about said pivot axis between a first configuration where said first segment and said second segment contact, and a second configuration where said first segment and said second segment contact;
• wherein said second flange and said fourth flange abut when said first segment and said second segment are in said first configuration;
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• wherein a gap space exists between said first flange and said third flange when said first segment and said second segment are in said first configuration, said gap space being wide enough to receive both said second flange and said fourth flange therein;
• an elastic band extending between said first segment and said second segment, wherein said elastic band biases said first segment and said second segment into said second configuration until said first segment and said second segment are rotated into said first configuration, wherein said elastic band is stretched across said pivot axis and provides no rotational bias about said pivot joint to either said first segment or said second segment.