TRANSFORMABLE TOY WITH A LAUNCHING DEVICE

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

[0001]This application is a U.S. National Phase Patent Application of International Application Number PCT/KR 2023/019587, filed on Nov. 30, 2023, which claims priority to and the benefit of Korean Patent Application No. 10-2022-0190287, filed on Dec. 30, 2022, in the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the disclosure of each of which is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference.

BACKGROUND

1. Field

[0002]Aspects of embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a transformable toy configured to move to an item placed at an arbitrary position or transform through contact with the item when the item approaches the toy, such that a body of the toy is transformed from a first shape to a second shape. One or more embodiments of the present disclosure also include a lunching device or unit configured to launch a projectile when the toy is transformed into the second shape.

2. Description for the Related Art

[0003]A transformable toy includes various toy bodies having a robot shape, a vehicle shape, or the like. The toy bodies are assembled such that the transformable toy can transform into a robot toy or a vehicle toy. Because various shapes may be represented with a single toy, children are able to enjoy various play activities by directly assembling the toy and transforming it.

[0004]Meanwhile, in a generally known card game for children, a play image or character is printed on a front or rear surface of a rectangular card, and the card game can be played by flipping and checking the cards printed with the image or character according to predetermined game rules.

[0005]Such a card game for children can be played by laying the cards on a floor and flipping them over by hand to check the contents, and since the play is simple, children may easily lose interest. In addition, the cards have no particular function other than being collected for the images printed on the card surfaces.

[0006]In addition, a transformable toy is configured such that a user may fold or unfold portions, such as arms, legs, or a head, of the toy by manipulating its joints to transform the toy from a first shape to a second shape. However, because the user has to manually fold or unfold the toy for transformation, the user may quickly lose interest, or the transformable toy may be easily damaged due to unskilled handling.

[0007]Due to such problems, a transformable toy that automatically transforms from a first shape to a second shape upon contact has recently been proposed, either when the transformable toy approaches an item such as a card containing a metal panel that reacts to a magnetic force, or when the item approaches the transformable toy.

[0008]However, even such a transformable toy that automatically transforms upon contact with an item does not go beyond a simple form of play, and thus, young children may quickly lose interest.

[0009]The above information disclosed in this Background section is for enhancement of understanding of the background of the present disclosure, and therefore, it may contain information that does not constitute prior art.

SUMMARY

[0010]Embodiments of the present disclosure are provided to solve the above-described problems. Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a transformable toy configured to move to an item placed at an arbitrary position or to transform upon contact with the item when the item approaches the toy, such that the transformable toy is transformed from a first shape to a second shape. Embodiments of the present disclosure include a launching unit or device that is capable of launching a projectile in the transformable toy.

[0011]According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, a transformable toy includes: a body rotatably coupled to a plurality of component bodies; a first latch unit configured to restrain the plurality of component bodies to maintain a first shape of the body; a projectile placed in the body; and a launching unit configured to launch the projectile. When the toy contacts an item, the first latch unit is configured to be unlocked to deploy the component bodies to transform a shape of the body from the first shape to a second shape.

[0012]In an embodiment, the first latch unit includes: a first latch unit body placed in a housing, the first latch unit body configured to be displaceable in response to the item contacting the toy; and a first latch unit protrusion extending from the first latch unit body and is configured to be inserted into a fastening groove of at least one of the component bodies to restrain deployment of said at least one of the component bodies.

[0013]In an embodiment, the launching unit includes: a rod configured to push the projectile; and an elastic piece configured to apply elastic force to the projectile such that the projectile is launched when the elastic force causes the projectile to be pushed out of the toy.

[0014]In an embodiment, a trigger is hingedly fastened to or detachably fastened to the rod.

[0015]In an embodiment, the projectile is stacked and stored in a magazine disposed in one of the component bodies, and the rod and the elastic piece are disposed in the launching unit in alignment with one side of the projectile.

[0016]In an embodiment, the body includes: a first transformable body comprising at least one of the plurality of component bodies; and a second transformable body comprising at least one of the plurality of component bodies. The first transformable body and the second transformable body are fastened to each other by a fastening unit.

[0017]In an embodiment, the transformable toy further includes a second latch unit configured to unlock the fastening unit to separate the first transformable body from the second transformable body.

[0018]In an embodiment, the second latch unit includes: a target configured to activate a release of a fastening protrusion in response to the projectile hitting the target; the fastening protrusion coupled to the first transformable body, the fastening protrusion configured to releasably fasten to a fastening groove to hold the first transformable body and the second transformable body together; and the fastening groove coupled to the second transformable body. When the projectile hits the target, the fastening protrusion is configured to be released from the fastening groove to allow the first transformable body to be separated from the second transformable body.

[0019]In an embodiment, the second latch unit includes: a target configured to activate a release of a fastening protrusion in response to the projectile hitting the target; a fastener fastened to the first transformable body via a hinge and fastened to the second transformable body via a transformable body hinge; and the fastening protrusion configured to restrict a rotation of the fastener. When the projectile hits the target, the fastening protrusion is configured to be released to allow the rotation of the fastener such that the first transformable body is rotated with respect to the second transformable body.

[0020]In an embodiment, the second latch unit further includes: a key comprising a first inclined surface on one side of the key; and a second inclined surface formed on one side of the target. The first inclined surface is configured to come into contact with the second inclined surface, and in conjunction with the activation of the target, the key is configured to move up or down to lock or unlock the fastening protrusion.

[0021]In an embodiment, the projectile is in an upright state and releasably fixed by the elastic pieces at both sides of the elastic pieces.

[0022]According to embodiments of the present disclosure, when the transformable toy moves to an item placed at an arbitrary position or an arbitrary item approaches the transformable toy and comes into contact with the transformable toy, the transformable toy transforms from a first shape to a second shape. After the transformation, the launching unit embedded in the toy is exposed, and the projectile may be launched, allowing for various forms of play.

[0023]In addition, during a battle game with another transformable toy according to embodiments of the present disclosure, when the projectile hits the target of an opponent's transformable toy, the transformable toy is configured to be separated. This separation allows a winner and a loser to be clearly identified with the naked eye and enhances the enjoyment of the play with a dramatic action.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024]The above and other aspects and features of the present disclosure will be more clearly understood from the following detailed description of the illustrative, non-limiting example embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025]FIG. 1 is a front perspective view illustrating a first shape before a transformable toy is transformed according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026]FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view illustrating the first shape before the transformable toy is transformed according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027]FIG. 3 is a front perspective view illustrating a second shape after the transformable toy is transformed according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028]FIG. 4 is a rear perspective view illustrating the second shape after the transformable toy is transformed according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029]FIGS. 5 and 6 are perspective side views illustrating a first latch unit in the first embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030]FIG. 7 is a front view illustrating the first latch unit in the first embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031]FIG. 8 is a perspective view illustrating a second latch unit and a launching unit in the first embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032]FIG. 9 is a plan view illustrating the launching unit in the embodiment of FIG. 8.

[0033]FIG. 10 is a perspective plan view illustrating main portions of a second latch unit and the launching unit in the first embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034]FIG. 11 is a rear perspective view illustrating main portions of the second latch unit and the launching unit in the first embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035]FIG. 12 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a first body and a second body are separated from each other in the second shape of the transformable toy according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036]FIG. 13 is a side view illustrating a state in which the first body and the second body are separated from each other in the second shape of the transformable toy according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0037]FIGS. 14 to 18 are views illustrating different forms of the launching unit in the first embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0038]FIG. 19 is a front perspective view illustrating a first shape before a transformable toy is transformed according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0039]FIG. 20 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a first latch unit in the transformable toy according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure in a partially disassembled state.

[0040]FIG. 21 is a front perspective view illustrating a second shape after the transformable toy is transformed according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0041]FIG. 22 is a rear perspective view illustrating the second shape after the transformable toy is transformed according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0042]FIG. 23 is a side cross-sectional view illustrating the second shape after transformation in the second embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0043]FIG. 24 is a view illustrating a state in which a projectile launched from an opponent's transformable toy hits a target and causes a first transformable body to fall over in the second embodiment of the present disclosure.

DESCRIPTION OF REFERENCE NUMERALS

DATAILED DESCRIPTION

[0070]Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numbers refer to like elements throughout. In the drawings, the relative sizes of elements, members, parts, and regions and the thickness of the lines may be exaggerated and/or simplified for clarity.

[0071]It will be understood that when one component, member, or part is described as “including” or “includes” another component, member, or part, it shall not be limitedly construed as consisting of only that one component, member, or part unless otherwise stated, and shall be understood that other components, members, or part may be further included.

[0072]It will be understood that when an element, member, part, or feature is referred to as being “on,” “connected to,” or “coupled to” another element, member, part, or feature, it can be directly on, connected to, or coupled to the other element, member, part, or feature, or one or more intervening elements, members, parts, or features may be present.

[0073]The terms “upper,” “lower,” “bottom,” “front side,” “rear side,” “below,” etc., used herein are merely for facilitating explanation and indicating the orientation of a component as illustrated in the drawings.

[0074]The term “hinge” refers to a torque hinge configured to transmit rotational force to a component fastened thereto, unless otherwise specified.

First Embodiment

[0075]According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a transformable toy 100 is configured to transform from a first shape, which may be a vehicle shape as illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, to a second shape, which may be a robot shape as illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4.

[0076]In the transformable toy 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a body of the transformable toy 100 is configured by coupling a first transformable body 110 to a second transformable body 120, each of which may include multiple component bodies rotatably fastened to one another. When an item approaches the transformable toy 100 or the transformable toy 100 approaches the item, the shape of the toy 100 may be configured to automatically transform from the first shape to the second shape.

[0077]In the transformable toy 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to the second shape illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4, a lower first transformable body 110 and an upper second transformable body 120 are fastened to form the second shape. A launching unit 130 and a second latch unit 150 may be configured in the first transformable body 110 corresponding to a lower body of the transformable toy 100, and a first latch unit 140 is configured in the second transformable body 120 corresponding to an upper body of the transformable toy 100.

[0078]The launching unit 130 may be a device for launching a projectile 1307 stored inside the transformable toy 100. The first latch unit 140 may be a device configured to transform the transformable toy 100 into the second shape by releasing a locking unit configured to maintain the first shape in response to the toy contacting the item. The second latch unit 150 may be a device configured to release a locking unit in the second shape of the transformable toy 100 so that the first transformable body 110 and the second transformable body 120 are separated.

[0079]As illustrated in FIGS. 12 and 13, the first body 110 may be configured such that legs 1110 are hingedly fastened to both sides of a component body 1101 via hinges 1111, so that the legs 1110 are rotatable with respect to the component body 1101. A target 1501 having a launching opening 1507 may be provided in front of the component body 1101. A trigger 1301 may be provided behind the component body 1101. A plurality of projectiles 1307 may be stored in the magazine 1306 provided above the component body 1101.

[0080]As being a mechanism for launching the projectile 1307, the trigger 1301 may be provided behind the component body 1101, as illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 12. As illustrated in FIG. 11, the trigger 1301 may be hingedly or detachably fastened to a rod 1302. The trigger 1301 may be configured to be folded or detached, as illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, when a launching device is not in use.

[0081]In the first shape before transformation of the transformable toy 100, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the legs 1110 of the first transformable body 110 are maintained in the folded state by the locking unit, as illustrated in FIG. 1.

[0082]The second transformable body 120, which corresponds to the upper body of the transformable toy 100, is fastened to and detachable from the first transformable body 110 via a fastening unit.

[0083]As illustrated in FIGS. 12 and 13, a second transformable body fastening protrusion 1505 (e.g., in the form of a hook-like shape) provided on an upper portion of the first transformable body 110 may be inserted into and fastened to a fastening groove 1203 formed in a component body 1201 of the second transformable body 120 so that the first transformable body 110 and the second transformable body 120 may be coupled together.

[0084]As illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 4, arms 1210 (e.g., in the form of a wing-like shape) may be hingedly fastened by a hinge 1211 to both sides of the component body 1201 of the second transformable body 120, so that the arms 1210 may be rotatable relative to the component body 1201. Auxiliary arms 1213 may be hingedly fastened to the arms 1210 such that the auxiliary arms 1213 may be rotatable.

[0085]In the first shape, which is a pre-transformation state of the transformable toy 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the arms 1210 and the auxiliary arms 1213 are kept in the folded state.

[0086]A head 1220 may be hingedly fastened to the component body 1201 to be rotatable. When the arms 1210 are in the folded state, the head 1220 may be also folded and received inside the arms 1210, so that the head 1220 is not exposed.

[0087]As illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 12, the first latch unit 140 may be fastened to the second transformable body 120 via a first latch unit hinge 1202, such that the first latch unit 140 may be rotatable with respect to the component body 1201.

[0088]In the first shape, which may be a vehicle shape/form before the transformation of the transformable toy 100, the first latch unit 140 may be positioned at a front bonnet portion of the toy, as illustrated in FIG. 1, and may be configured to rotate about the first latch unit hinge 1202 as illustrated in FIG. 3 when the toy transforms into the second shape.

[0089]A configuration, operation, transformation process, and the like of the first transformable body 110, the second transformable body 120, the launching unit 130, the first latch unit 140, and the second latch unit 150, which constitute the transformable toy 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, will be described in more detail hereinafter.

[0090]The first latch unit 140 may be a locking device of the transformable toy 100. When the transformable toy 100 maintains the first shape (e.g., in the form of a vehicle) and comes into contact with an item (not illustrated), the first latch unit 140 may be configured to be unlocked or released, and the transformable toy 100 may be configured to transform from the first shape to the second shape.

[0091]As illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6, the first latch unit 140 may be configured such that a first latch unit body 1402 may be vertically slidable inside a housing 1401. Although not illustrated in the drawings, the first latch unit 140 may include a guide device configured to guide the first latch unit body 1402 when the first latch unit body 1402 vertically slides and include a mechanism configured to apply elastic force or magnetic force to the first latch unit body 1402 to be initially positioned at an upper portion inside the housing 1401.

[0092]A magnet 1403 may be fastened to a lower portion of the first latch unit body 1402, and both sides of the first latch unit body 1402 may extend rearward and may be provided with a first latch unit protrusion 1404 at respective ends thereof.

[0093]According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when the transformable toy 100 is in the first shape, the legs 1110 are maintained in the folded state, as illustrated in FIG. 1. In this state, as illustrated in FIG. 5, the first latch unit protrusions 1404 of the first latch unit body 1402 are inserted into fastening grooves 1114 of the legs 1110 so that the legs 1110 remain folded without being unfolded.

[0094]According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when the transformable toy 100 in the first shape, which may be in the form of a vehicle, comes into contact with an item (not illustrated), the toy is transformed from the first shape into the second shape, which may be in the form of a robot.

[0095]Although not illustrated, in an embodiment of the present disclosure, the item may be in the form of a card containing a metal material that reacts to a magnetic force.

[0096]When the transformable toy 100 in the first shape is moving (e.g., being driven) and the item is positioned under the first latch unit 140, or when the item approaches the toy 100 under the first latch unit 140, the magnet 1403 inside the housing 1401 of the first latch unit 140 reacts to the metal material of the item, causing the first latch unit body 1402 to move down inside the housing 1401.

[0097]As the first latch unit body 1402 moves down, the first latch unit protrusions 1404 are released from the fastening grooves 1114 of the legs 1110, and at the same time, the transformable toy 100 begins to transform from the first shape (e.g., a vehicle-like shape) to the second shape (e.g., a robot-like shape).

[0098]When the first latch unit protrusions 1404 of the first latch unit body 1402 are released from the fastening grooves 1114 of the legs 1110 as described above, the legs 1110 may be configured to rotate about the hinges 1111 to open, as illustrated in FIG. 3, and the first latch unit 140 may be configured to rotate upward about the first latch unit hinge 1202, thereby exposing the head 1220.

[0099]As illustrated in FIG. 6, in the first shape, a fixing protrusion 1113 of each leg 1110 may be inserted into a fastening groove 1212 of an arm 1210, thereby preventing the arm 1210 from being unfolded. As the legs 1110 open as described above, the constraint of the arms 1210 may be released, and as illustrated in FIG. 3, the arms 1210 may rotate about hinges 1211, and the arms 1210 and auxiliary arms 1213 may be unfolded, thereby completing the transformation into the second shape.

[0100]In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the launching unit 130 may be disposed in the first transformable body 110, and as illustrated in FIG. 8, a plurality of projectiles 1307 may be stored in a stacked manner in the magazine 1306 provided above the component body 1101 of the first transformable body 110.

[0101]In addition, a pair of elastic pieces 1303 may be provided below the magazine 1306 to wrap around the lowermost projectile 1307 among the stacked projectiles 1307 from both sides.

[0102]As illustrated in FIG. 9, the rod 1302 may be configured to slide horizontally to push the lowermost projectile 1307 among the stacked projectiles 1307, and the trigger 1301 may be hingedly fastened to the rod 1302 to be foldable.

[0103]In addition, on both sides of the trigger 1301, gripping structures 1305 may be provided to allow a user to put his/her fingers on the trigger 1301 and push the trigger 1301 with one hand without difficulty.

[0104]Referring to FIG. 9, when the user pushes the trigger 1301, the rod 1302 advances and pushes the projectile 1307 positioned at the lowest portion of the magazine 1306. The projectile 1307, which may be configured to be horizontally moved by the rod 1302, spreads the elastic pieces 1303 on both sides while moving horizontally. The projectile 1307 (e.g., in the form of a ring-like shape) may be launched by restoring/elastic force of the elastic pieces 1303 to out of the toy through the launching opening 1507 illustrated in FIG. 8.

[0105]When the lowest positioned projectile 1307 in the magazine 1306 is launched, the rod 1302 may be configured to slide rearward by the elasticity of a spring 1304 illustrated in FIG. 11. The projectiles 1307 stacked in the magazine 1306 may be configured to fall downwardly by their weight and move to a launch-ready position, e.g., between the elastic pieces 1303.

[0106]The transformable toy 100, configured according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure as described above, may be used by young children as a robot (e.g., a battle-type toy) together with another transformable toy 100, in which case, each child may launch the projectile 1307 aiming at a target point of the opponent's transformable toy 100. When the projectile 1307 hits the target point of the opponent's transformable toy 100, the opponent's toy becomes separated or changes its shape again, allowing a winner and loser to be visually identified.

[0107]In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the second latch unit 150 may be provided in the first transformable body 110. The second latch unit may be configured to separate the transformable toy 100.

[0108]As illustrated in FIGS. 8, 10, and 11, the target 1501 may be disposed in front of the component body 1101 of the first transformable body 110, and the target 1501 may be connected to the second transformable body fastening protrusion 1505 protruding in a hook shape from the upper portion of the component body 1101 via a target rod 1502.

[0109]The second transformable body fastening protrusion 1505 protruding from the upper portion of the first transformable body 110 may be inserted into and fastened to the fastening groove 1203 formed at a lower portion of the component body 1201 of the second transformable body 120, as illustrated in FIGS. 12 and 13, so that the first transformable body 110 and the second transformable body 120 are fixed in a coupled state.

[0110]According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when the transformable toy 100 is transformed into the second shape as illustrated in FIG. 3, the target 1501 may be exposed, and when the projectile 1307 launched from an opponent's transformable toy 100 hits the target 1501, the target 1501 may be configured to slide rearward due to an impacting force created by the projectile 1307.

[0111]When the target 1501 slides rearward, the second transformable body fastening protrusion 1505 connected via the target rod 1502 may also be configured to slide rearward, thereby releasing the coupling of the first and second transformable bodies 110 and 120 and causing the first transformable body 110 and the second transformable body 120 to be separated.

[0112]As illustrated in FIG. 11, a spring 1506 may be configured to elastically support the target rod 1502 so that the target 1501 and the target rod 1502, which have slid rearward, may return to their original positions.

[0113]According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a spring (not illustrated) may be added between the first transformable body 110 and the second transformable body 120 to completely separate the first transformable body 110 and the second transformable body 120. In this embodiment, the second transformable toy 120 may be configured to spring up and separated from the first transformable body 110 when the target 1501 is hit.

Second Embodiment

[0114]FIG. 19 is a front perspective view illustrating a first shape before transformation of a transformable toy according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 20 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a first latch unit in the transformable toy according to an embodiment of the present disclosure in a partially disassembled state. FIG. 21 is a front perspective view illustrating a second shape after transformation of the transformable toy according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 22 is a rear perspective view illustrating the second shape after transformation of the transformable toy according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0115]According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the transformable toy 100 may be configured to transform from the first shape (e.g., in the form of a vehicle-like shape) to the second shape (e.g., in the form of a robot-like shape) by rotatably fastening the first transformable body 110 and the second transformable body 120.

[0116]As illustrated in FIG. 21, the first transformable body 110, which may be located at a lower portion of the transformable toy 100, may be fastened to the second transformable body 120, which may be located at an upper portion of the transformable toy 100, via a hinge 1115. When the second transformable body 120 is in a folded state, the transformable toy 100 may be configured to maintain the first shape (e.g., in the form of a vehicle-like shape), as illustrated in FIG. 19. When the second transformable body 120 is rotated and unfolded, the transformable toy 100 may be configured to transform into the second shape (e.g., in the form of a robot-like shape), as illustrated in FIGS. 21 and 22.

[0117]In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the first latch unit 140 and the launching unit 130 may be provided in the second transformable body 120.

[0118]As illustrated in FIGS. 19 and 20, the housing 1401 in which the first latch unit 140 is accommodated may be configured to rotatably fasten to the component body 1201 of the second transformable body 120 via the first latch unit hinge 1202.

[0119]The first latch unit 140 may be a transformation locking device of the transformable toy 100. When the transformable toy 100 maintains the first shape (e.g., in the form of a vehicle-like shape) and comes into contact with the item (not illustrated), the first latch unit 140 is unlocked, and the transformable toy 100 is transformed from the first shape to the second shape.

[0120]As illustrated in FIG. 20, the first latch unit 140 may be configured such that the first latch unit body 1402 is vertically slidable in the housing 1401, and the magnet 1403 is fastened to a lower portion of the first latch unit body 1402.

[0121]In addition, the first latch unit protrusions 1404 may be provided on both sides of the first latch unit body 1402.

[0122]The arms 1210 may be hingedly fastened to both sides of the second transformable body 120, and the first latch unit protrusions 1404 of the first latch unit 140 may be inserted into and fastened to the fastening grooves 1114 formed in the arms 1210, thereby restricting displacement or rotation of the arms 1210 and maintaining the first shape of the transformable toy 100.

[0123]In this state in which the item (e.g., in the form of a card) containing a metal material that reacts to magnetic force (not illustrated) is in contact with the toy 100, the magnet 1403 in the housing 1401 of the first latch unit 140 reacts to the metal material of the item, causing the first latch unit body 1402 to move downward inside the housing 1401. As a result, as illustrated in FIG. 21, the first latch unit protrusions 1404 of the first latch unit 1402 are released from the fastening grooves 1114 of the arms 1210, and the legs 1110 rotate relative to the component body 1101 and open.

[0124]As the legs 1110 open from the component body 1101, the restriction applied to the second transformable body 120 by the legs 1110 is released. Thereafter, the second transformable body 120 rotates about the hinge 1115 and is deployed, thereby transforming from the first shape (e.g., in the form of a vehicle-like shape) into the second shape (e.g., in the form of a robot-like shape), as illustrated in FIG. 21.

[0125]As the second transformable body 120 is deployed and transformed, as illustrated in FIG. 21, the launching unit 130 provided in the component body 1201 of the second transformable body 120 is exposed, and the target 1501 provided in the component body 1101 of the first transformable body 110 is also exposed.

[0126]The launching unit 130 provided in the second transformable body 120 in the embodiment of FIG. 23 may include the same configuration as the launching unit 130 of the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 9.

[0127]When the user presses the trigger 1301 provided at the rear of the component body 1201, as illustrated in FIG. 22, the projectile 1307 is launched through the launching opening 1507 by the restoring/elastic force of the elastic pieces 1303 while a pair of elastic pieces 1303 provided in the component body 1201 of the second transformable body 120 holds the projectile 1307.

[0128]When the projectile 1307 launched from an opponent's transformable toy 100 hits the target 1501 of the user's transformable toy 100, the second transformable body 120 is tilted rearward as illustrated in FIG. 24, thereby allowing a winner and loser to be determined.

[0129]As illustrated in FIG. 23, the second transformable body 120 may be configured to be hingedly fastened to a fastener 1511 of the first transformable body 110 to be rotatable, and the fastener 1511 may be configured to be hingedly fastened to the first transformable body 110 via a transformable body hinge 1512 to be rotatable.

[0130]A protrusion 1513 may be configured to protrude from the outer surface of the fastener 1511. The protrusion 1513 may be configured to come into contact with the second transformable body fastening protrusion 1505 of a key 1510. The key 1510 may be configured to move up and down in the component body 1101, thereby restricting rotation of the fastener 1511.

[0131]The key 1510 may be elastically supported upward by a spring 1515 in the component body 1101 of the first transformable body 110.

[0132]An inclined surface 1514 may be formed at one side of the key 1510, and the inclined surface 1514 of the key 1510 may be configured to come into contact with an inclined surface 1509 formed at the rear side of the target 1501, so that the target 1501 may protrude from the component body 1101 by the elastic force of the spring 1515.

[0133]As illustrated in FIGS. 21 and 23, when the transformable toy 100 is in the transformed form (e.g., a robot-like form) and the projectile 1307 launched from the opponent's transformable toy 100 hits the target 1501, the target 1501 may be configured to slide and move the key 1510 downward.

[0134]As the key 1510 moves downward, contact between the second transformable body fastening protrusion 1505 of the key 1510 and the protrusion 1513 of the fastener 1511 is released. The second transformable body 120 is rotated about the transformable body hinge 1512 together with the fastener 1511 and tilted rearward, as illustrated in FIG. 24, thereby allowing a winner and loser to be determined or identified.

[0135]According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when the transformable toy 100 moves to the item placed at an arbitrary position or the item approaches the transformable toy 100 and comes into contact with the transformable toy 100, the transformable toy 100 transforms from the first shape to the second shape. After the transformation, the launching unit 130 embedded in the toy is exposed, and the projectile 1307 is launched, thereby allowing various forms of play.

[0136]In addition, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure two or more transformable toys 100 may be played in a game (e.g., a battle game). In this embodiment, when the projectile 1307 hits the target 1501 of an opponent's transformable toy 100, the transformable toy may be configured to be separated or transformed into a different shape, which allows a winner and loser to be clearly identified with the naked eye and enhances the enjoyment of playing the game with a dramatic action.