Doll joint structures

Abstract

A doll joint structure for connecting the limbs of a toy figure or doll to the torso. A first toy figure part has a generally concave socket portion having an opening therethrough. A second toy figure part has a complementary convex portion at said joint for engagement within the concave portion of the first part. A resiliently flexible intermediate connecting member is disposed between the two figure parts at the joint. The intermediate connecting member is sort of mushroom shaped and includes an elongated shaft portion on one end fixedly positioned in the opening in the first figure toy part, and a generally disc-shaped flange portion at the other end for fixed engagement with the second figure toy part. The disc-shaped flange portion of the connecting member includes a cylindrical flange therearound to provide greater area of contact between the connecting member and the second toy figure part. The flange portion of the connecting member is resiliently flexible so that as the limb of the doll or figure toy is moved the flange portion will flex to accommodate the movement and, upon release of the limb, return the limb back to its original position.

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