Play-inside play structure

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1996-02-07

1998-03-31

Hafer, Robert A.

Amusement devices: toys

Convertible from, or serving as diverse article

Including figure toy

446 71, 446478, A63H 352

Patent

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057331650

ABSTRACT:
A play-inside play structure comprising a plurality of wall members, a door panel and a roof securely connectable to form a substantially enclosed play structure, said play structure having an interior space sufficiently large to accommodate at least one child therein, and said wall members, door panel and roof having a plurality of play surfaces thereon for small cars, trucks, play or action figures. The play structure and play surfaces are related in appearance, such that they both revolve around a central theme to create a synergistic imaginative and role playing effect. In the preferred embodiment, the play structure resembles a schoolhouse and the play surfaces include, but are not limited to, a functional blackboard, molded-in classroom and cafeteria areas, library, gym, swimming pool area, picnic area, slides, ladders, tunnels, school crossing signals, and playground area including a merry-go-round, hanging tires, and hopscotch outline.

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