Animated decorative items with sensor inputs

A device comprising:

• a projector, contained within cavity and configured to project an animated image that causes at least one physical feature of the decorative shape to appear to be moving, when viewed from an exterior of the device;
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• an exterior wall defining a cavity therein, the exterior wall comprising an interior surface and an exterior surface, the exterior wall having a thickness and material composition selected such that, in response to projection of the animated image onto the front portion of the interior surface, the animated image is visible on the exterior surface;
• a communication module configured to receive wireless instructions to the projector by receiving signals from a wireless communication device through the exterior wall;
• a non-transitory computer-readable medium comprising computer code stored thereon, that when executed by a processor of a computing device operatively connected to the projector, controls display of the animated image on the exterior surface;
• at least one sensor, selected from the group of an accelerometer, light sensor, temperature sensor, pressure sensor, motion sensor, accelerometer, spring sensor, ball sensor, and angular velocity sensor;
• the at least one sensor configured to detect at least one condition of the device comprising motion of the device, orientation of the device, or impact of the device, the at least one sensor operatively connectable to the projector to activate, deactivate, and/or modify display of the animated image and/or any associated audio in response to detection of the condition.