Patent Publication Number: US-2022233967-A1

Title: Reversible toy

Description:
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/422,217, filed May 24, 2019 and entitled “REVERSIBLE TOY”, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/849,493, filed Dec. 20, 2017 and entitled “REVERSIBLE TOY”, which is related to U.S. Design patent application Ser. No. 29/630,400, filed Dec. 20, 2017 and entitled “REVERSIBLE PLUSH TOY”, which issued as U.S. Design Pat. No. D822,127 on Jul. 3, 2018, which are both hereby incorporated by reference herein in their entireties for all purposes. 
    
    
     TECHNICAL FIELD 
     The technology disclosed herein relates generally to toys, and more specifically to a reversible plush toy. 
     BACKGROUND 
     Toys adapted to convert from one configuration to another are known in the art and cover a wide range of toys from mechanical robots that convert into vehicles to soft dolls that convert between differing configurations. For example, some traditional configurations include portions that selectively interlock with each other in alternative arrangements. 
     Although there are a variety of toys that provide some transition, it is important to have a toy that can be easily and quickly reversed between positions to present different appearances or configurations. 
     The information included in this Background section of the specification is included for technical reference purposes only and is not to be regarded subject matter by which the scope of the present disclosure is to be bound. 
     SUMMARY 
     A reversible toy is disclosed. In some embodiments the reversible toy includes a body including: a first body portion having a first surface; and a second body portion having a second surface, the second body portion being coupled to the first body portion. The first body portion and the second body portion together define a globoid shape, a sealed cavity therebetween, and an interior cavity within the body. The sealed cavity contains a stuffing separate from the first and second body portions, separates the first body portion and the second body portion, and defines the globoid shape. The body is reversible between a first position and a second position to alternatingly present one of the first surface or the second surface defining an exterior of the body. The other of the first surface and the second surface is alternatingly storable in the interior cavity the first and second body portions and the stuffing collapse into the interior cavity through an opening to the interior cavity defined by the body when the body is moved between the first position and the second position. 
     Optionally, in some embodiments, the reversible toy includes a retainer that couples the first body portion and the second body portion to one another. 
     Optionally, in some embodiments, the retainer includes at least one of stitching, a metal, or a plastic. 
     Optionally, in some embodiments, the first body portion and the second body portion each include respective terminal edges. 
     Optionally, in some embodiments, the retainer is defined by lengths of the respective terminal edges. 
     Optionally, in some embodiments, the respective terminal edges form a common perimeter of the opening. 
     Optionally, in some embodiments, the first and second body portions and the stuffing deform to transition into the second position. 
     Optionally, in some embodiments, the reversible toy includes an appendage coupled to one of the first body portion or the second body portion. 
     Optionally, in some embodiments, the appendage forms a portion of the exterior of the body when the body is in the first position and in the second position. 
     Optionally, in some embodiments, the interior cavity has a closed end opposite the opening. 
     In some embodiments, a reversible toy includes: a first body portion having a first surface; a second body portion having a second surface, the second body portion being coupled to the first body portion. The first body portion and the second body portion together define a sealed cavity therebetween, and an interior cavity. The first body portion and the second body portion are reversible between a first position and a second position to alternatingly present one of the first surface or the second surface defining an exterior of the toy. The sealed cavity contains a fill material separate from the first and second body portions that separates the first body portion and the second body portion and defines a substantially similar shape in the first position and the second position. The other of the first surface and the second surface is alternatingly storable in the interior cavity. The first and second body portions and the fill material collapse into the interior cavity through an opening to the interior cavity when the first body portion and the second body portion are moved between the first position and second the position. 
     In some embodiments, a reversible plush stuffed toy includes a first character portion; and a second character portion. The the first character portion and the second character portion are sealed together to define a bottom edge for the toy in a first configuration where the first character portion is exposed and defines an outer surface of the toy and in a second configuration where the second character portion is exposed and defines the outer surface of the toy. To transition between the first configuration and to the second configuration and alternatingly expose one of the first character portion or the second character portion, a top of the outer surface of the toy is compressed toward a bottom surface of the toy. 
     Optionally in some embodiments, the reversible plush toy includes a first character portion represents a first emotion and the second character portion represents a second emotion. 
     Optionally in some embodiments, the first emotion is different than the second emotion. 
     Optionally in some embodiments, the first emotion is an opposite emotion from the second emotion. 
     This Summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This Summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter. A more extensive presentation of features, details, utilities, and advantages of the present disclosure as defined in the claims is provided in the following written description of various embodiments of the claimed subject matter and illustrated in the accompanying drawings. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  is an isometric view of a reversible toy in a first orientation according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 2  is an isometric view of the reversible toy in a second orientation according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 3  is another isometric view of the reversible toy in the first orientation. 
         FIG. 4  is an exploded view of a body portion of the reversible toy according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 5  is an exploded view of an appendage portion of the reversible toy according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         FIG. 6  is an exploded view of the reversible toy of  FIG. 1  and showing the connection between the body portion of  FIG. 4  and the appendage portion of  FIG. 5 . 
         FIG. 7  is a cross-sectional view of the reversible toy in the first orientation and taken along line  7 - 7  of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 8  is a cross-sectional view of the reversible toy being moved from the first orientation to the second orientation. 
         FIG. 9  is a cross-sectional view of the reversible toy in the second orientation and taken along line  9 - 9  of  FIG. 2 . 
         FIG. 10  a perspective view of the reversible toy in the first orientation. 
         FIG. 11  is a perspective view of the reversible toy being moved from the first orientation to the second orientation. 
         FIG. 12  is another perspective view of the reversible toy being moved from the first orientation to the second orientation and showing a portion of the body being collapsed through an opening of the body. 
         FIG. 13  is another perspective view of the reversible toy being moved from the first orientation to the second orientation and showing a portion of the body being further collapsed through the opening. 
         FIG. 14  is a perspective view of the reversible toy in the second orientation. 
         FIG. 15  is a flow chart illustrating a method of reversing a reversible toy according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     The present disclosure relates to a toy reversible between positions to alternatingly present different portions or faces of the toy as an exterior surface thereof. In one example, the toy includes a body defining an interior cavity. As the toy is reversed between positions, the surface of the body defining the interior cavity may be switched to at least partially define an exterior surface of the body. At or about the same time, the surface of the body defining the exterior surface of the body may be switched to at least partially define the interior cavity of the body. In this manner, the reversible toy may permit a user to alternatingly present a desired surface of the toy as a visible surface and store or position an opposing surface at least partially within the body. 
     The toy may include an opening to the interior cavity, the opening having a diameter. In such embodiments, at least portions of the body may collapse through the opening when the body is moved between positions to alternatingly present different portions or faces of the toy as an exterior surface thereof. In some embodiments, the toy may include a retainer, such as a retaining ring or other structure, defining or setting the diameter of the opening. The diameter of the opening may be defined or restrained by the retainer to allow selective collapsing of the body through the opening while also retaining a shape of the body in each position. For example, the diameter of the opening may be smaller than a maximum diameter of the body to limit undesired collapsing of the body through the opening to retain a shape of the body in each position. 
     In some embodiments, the toy may include one or more appendages attached to the body to better simulate an animal or human character. Like the hollow body, the appendages may be reversed between positions to alternatingly present different surfaces or sides of the appendages as an exterior surface thereof. The appendages may be reversible with the body. For example, the appendages may be reversed between positions contemporaneously with movement of the body between positions. 
     Turning to the figures, illustrative embodiments of the present disclosure will now be discussed in more detail.  FIG. 1  is an isometric view of a reversible toy  100  in a first orientation.  FIG. 2  is an isometric view of the reversible toy  100  in a second orientation.  FIG. 3  is another isometric view of the reversible toy  100  in the first orientation. Referring to  FIGS. 1-3 , the reversible toy  100  includes a hollow body  102  defined by or including opposing first and second surfaces  104 ,  106 . The first and second surfaces  104 ,  106  may extend on opposing sides of the body  102 , such as generally parallel to each other, in a spaced apart relationship, or any combination thereof. The body  102  may define all or a portion of the reversible toy  100 . For instance, the reversible toy  100  may be defined entirely by the body  102 , or the body  102  may define only a part of the reversible toy  100 , such as a head portion, a body portion, an arm portion, and/or a leg portion of the reversible toy  100 , among others. In this manner, the body  102  may define the core or central portion of the reversible toy  100 , with other portions of the reversible toy  100 , if any, being minor appendages thereto. 
     As explained more fully below, the body  102  is reversible between first and second positions. For example, the body  102  may be moved between the first and second positions to alternatingly present different configurations or characteristics of the body  102 . The different configurations or characteristics of the body  102  may be selected for aesthetic reasons. For example, reversing the body  102  between the first and second positions may present differing aesthetic properties of the reversible toy  100 . Depending on the particular embodiment, the first and second positions may present the same or different configurations or characteristics of the body  102 . For instance, the first position of the body  102  may present a first configuration or characteristic of the body  102  (see  FIG. 1 ). The first configuration or characteristic of the body  102  may be a first facial expression, a first color combination, a first body shape, or a first tactile feel, among others, or any combination thereof. The second position of the body  102  may present a second configuration or characteristic of the body  102  (see  FIG. 2 ). The second configuration or characteristic of the body  102  may be a second facial expression, a second color combination, a second body shape, or a second tactile feel, among others, or any combination thereof. Depending on the particular application, the first and second positions may differ in at least one characteristic. For example, the first and second positions may differ in one characteristic (e.g., facial expression only), two characteristics (e.g., facial expression and color), three characteristics (e.g., facial expression, color, and tactile feel), etc., or in all or substantially all characteristics. Though illustrated as presenting different visible or physical characteristics between the first and second positions, in some embodiments, the first and second positions may be identical or substantially identical to each other. In such embodiments, the arrangement of the reversible toy  100  may allow the body  102  to reverse between positions while still maintaining the same or generally the same characteristics between the first and second positions. 
     With continued reference to  FIGS. 1-3 , in each of the first and second positions, the body  102  includes an outer body surface  120  defining an exterior of the body  102  and a stored body surface  122  defining an interior cavity  124  within the body  102 . As described herein, the body  102  is reversible between the first and second positions to alternatingly present the first and second surfaces  104 ,  106  as the outer body surface  120  defining the exterior of the body  102 . In such embodiments, the other of the first and second surfaces  104 ,  106  alternatingly defines the stored body surface  122  defining the interior cavity  124  within the body  102  as the body  102  is reversed between positions. For instance, in the first position of the body  102 , the first surface  104  may define the outer body surface  120  defining the exterior of the body  102 , with the second surface  106  defining the stored body surface  122  defining the interior cavity  124  within the body  102 . Similarly, in the second position of the body  102 , the second surface  106  may define the outer body surface  120  defining the exterior of the body  102 , with the first surface  104  defining the stored body surface  122  defining the interior cavity  124  within the body  102 . In some embodiments, the outer body surface  120  may be sized and shaped such that the stored body surface  122  is positioned entirely or substantially entirely within the interior cavity  124  of the body  102 . In this manner, the stored body surface  122  may be concealed from view in each of the first and second positions of the body  102 . Alternatively, the stored body surface  122  may be visible from limited perspectives, such as from only a bottom perspective view or similar. 
       FIG. 4  is an exploded view of the body  102  according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in  FIG. 4 , the body  102  may include a first material layer  140  and a second material layer  142 . In such embodiments, the first material layer  140  may define the first surface  104 . Similarly, the second material layer  142  may define the second surface  106 . Depending on the particular application, the body  102  may include fill material  144  positioned between the first and second material layers  140 ,  142  (see  FIG. 7 ). For example, soft stuffing material may be positioned between the first and second material layers  140 ,  142  to provide a soft feel or plushness to the reversible toy  100 . The fill material  144  may allow the first and second material layers  140 ,  142  to move relative to each other as the body  102  switches between the first and second positions. For example, the fill material  144  may allow the first and second material layers  140 ,  142  to slide relative to each other, compress towards or expand away from each other, or any combination thereof to facilitate movement of the body  102  between positions. 
     The first and second material layers  140 ,  142  may be flexible to facilitate movement of the body  102  between positions. For instance, the first and second material layers  140 ,  142  may be formed at least partially from fabric sheets or material, as explained below. The first and second material layers  140 ,  142  may be formed from identical or different materials or fabrics. For example, the material or fabric of the first and second material layers  140 ,  142  may be chosen to provide a same or differing characteristic of the first and second positions of the body  102 . More specifically, the material or fabric of the first material layer  140  may be chosen to provide a first characteristic of the body  102  (e.g., a first color and/or tactile feel). In like manner, the material or fabric of the second material layer  142  may be chosen to provide a second characteristic of the body  102  (e.g., a second color and/or tactile feel). 
     With continued reference to  FIG. 4 , the body  102  may include a plurality of sections or portions coupled together. In one embodiment, as shown in  FIG. 4 , each of the first and second material layers  140 ,  142  may include a plurality of body portions  150  coupled together. The body portions  150  may be arranged to provide a desired size and shape of the body  102  once the body portions  150  are coupled together. For example, the body portions  150  may be sized and shaped such that when coupled together the body portions  150  define a globoid shape to the body  102 , though other shapes are contemplated including cylindrical, ellipsoid, etc. As shown in  FIG. 4 , each body portion may include one or more side edges  152  and a terminal edge  154 . In such embodiments, at least portions of the one or more side edges  152  of one body portion may be attached to the side edges  152  of an adjacent body portion, such as by stitching. As explained more fully below, the terminal edges  154  may be arranged to couple the first material layer  140  to the second material layer  142 . For example, the terminal edges  154  of the first material layer  140  may be stitched to the terminal edges  154  of the second material layer  142  to connect the first and second material layers  140 ,  142  together. In some embodiments, the first and second material layers  140 ,  142  may be connected together only at the terminal edges  154 . Alternatively, the first and second material layers  140 ,  142  may be connected together at other positions, whether in combination with the connection at the terminal edges  154  or not. Though  FIG. 4  illustrates the body  102  formed from a plurality of material layers connected together, in some embodiments, the body  102  may be formed from a single material layer for easier assembly and/or reduced manufacturing costs. The body portions  150  may be sized and shaped as desired. For instance, the body portions  150  may be symmetrical about a longitudinal axis, include a tapering width along their lengths, or otherwise. 
     Referring to  FIG. 3 , the reversible toy  100  includes an opening  170  to the interior cavity  124 . As shown, the opening  170  may be defined by the body  102 , such as by the terminal edges  154  of the body portions  150 . As described herein, at least portions of the body  102  collapse through the opening  170  when the body  102  is moved between the first and second positions. For example, as detailed more fully below, at least portions of the first and second surfaces  104 ,  106  collapse through the opening  170  to alternatingly present one of the first and second surfaces  104 ,  106  as the outer body surface  120  and the other of the first and second surfaces  104 ,  106  as the stored body surface  122  within the interior cavity  124 . As shown in  FIG. 3 , the opening  170  includes a diameter D. The diameter D of the opening  170  may be defined or restrained to allow collapsing of the first and second surfaces  104 ,  106  therethrough while also retaining a shape of the body  102  as the body  102  switches between the first and second positions. For example, the diameter D of the opening  170  may be large enough to allow collapsing of the first and second surfaces  104 ,  106  of the body  102  therethrough as the body  102  is moved between positions. Additionally or alternatively, the diameter D of the opening  170  may be smaller than a maximum diameter D MAX  of the body  102  to retain a shape of the body  102  in each of the first and second positions (see  FIGS. 7 and 9 ). For instance, the diameter D of the opening  170  may be smaller than a maximum diameter D MAX  of the body  102  to limit undesired collapsing of the body  102  through the opening  170  to facilitate an upstanding position of the body  102 . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 3 and 4 , the reversible toy  100  may include a retainer  180  defining the diameter D of the opening  170 . The retainer  180  may be substantially any element or structure operable to set or determine the diameter D of the opening  170 . Depending on the particular application, the retainer  180  may be a separate element connected to the body  102  or may be defined as part of the body  102  itself. As one example, the retainer  180  may be a ring positioned adjacent to the opening  170 . The ring may include many configurations. For example, as shown in  FIGS. 3 and 4 , the ring may be defined as a line of stitching. Alternatively, the ring may be plastic or metal, among others. In one example, the retainer  180  may be defined by the length of the terminal edges  154 . More specifically, the total length of the terminal edges  154  may be less than a maximum circumference of the body  102  to define the diameter D of the opening  170  smaller than a maximum diameter D MAX  of the body  102 . 
       FIG. 5  is an exploded view of an appendage assembly of the reversible toy  100  according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Referring to  FIGS. 1-3 and 5 , the reversible toy  100  may include one or more appendages  190  attached to the body  102 . As shown, the appendages  190  may include opposing first and second sides  192 ,  194 . As explained below, the appendages  190  may be moved between positions to alternatingly present the first side  192  or the second side  194  as an exterior surface  196  of the appendages  190 . In such embodiments, the exterior surface  196  of the appendages  190  may correspond with the outer body surface  120  of the body  102 . For example, in one position of the appendages  190 , the first side  192  of the appendages  190  may define the exterior surface  196  of the appendages  190  when the first surface  104  of the body  102  defines the outer body surface  120  of the body  102 . In like manner, in another position of the appendages  190 , the second side  194  of the appendages  190  may define the exterior surface  196  of the appendages  190  when the second surface  106  of the body  102  defines the outer body surface  120  of the body  102 . 
     In one embodiment, the appendages  190  may be reversible with the body  102  to alternatingly present different configurations or characteristics of the appendages  190 . For example, the appendages  190  may be reversible between first and second configurations corresponding to the first and second positions of the body  102 . Like the first and second positions of the body  102 , the first and second configurations of the appendages  190  may present the same or different configurations or characteristics of the appendages  190 . For instance, the first configuration of the appendages  190  may present a first characteristic of the appendages  190 . The first characteristic of the appendages  190  may be a first color combination, a first shape, or a first tactile feel, among others, or any combination thereof. The second configuration of the appendages  190  may present a second characteristic of the appendages  190 . The second characteristic of the appendages  190  may be a second color combination, a second shape, or a second tactile feel, among others, or any combination thereof. The first and second configurations of the appendages  190  may differ in at least one characteristic, such as color, visual appearance, or tactile feel. 
     The appendages  190  may be arranged in many suitable configurations. For example, the appendages  190  may be defined by first and second portions  210 ,  212  connected together. The first and second portions  210 ,  212  may be identical or substantially identical to each other. In some embodiments, the first and second portions  210 ,  212  may be mirror images of each other. Depending on the particular application, at least one of the first and second portions  210 ,  212  may include more than one appendage  190 . For example, the first portion  210  may include a first set of appendages  220 . The first set of appendages  220  may include one appendage  190 , two appendages  190 , three appendages  190 , four appendages  190 , or more than four appendages  190 . The second portion  212  may include a second set of appendages  222 . Like the first set of appendages  220 , the second set of appendages  222  may include one appendage  190 , two appendages  190 , three appendages  190 , four appendages  190 , or more than four appendages  190 . The first portion  210  may include the same number of appendages  190  or a different number of appendages  190  compared to the second portion  212 . For instance, the first portion  210  may include a greater number of appendages  190 , the same number of appendages  190 , or a lesser number of appendages  190  than the second portion  212 . 
     Referring to  FIG. 5 , the first and second portions  210 ,  212  may each include first and second layers  230 ,  232  connected together. In such embodiments, the first layer  230  may define the first side  192  of the appendages  190 . Similarly, the second layer  232  may define the second side  194  of the appendages  190 . In some embodiments, fill material  234  (e.g., soft stuffing material) may be positioned between the first and second layers  230 ,  232  (see  FIG. 7 ). The fill material  234  within the appendages  190  may provide a soft feel or plushness to the reversible toy  100 . Additionally or alternatively, the fill material  234  within the appendages  190  may provide a three-dimensional depth or shape to the appendages  190 . Like the first and second material layers  140 ,  142  of the body  102 , the first and second layers  230 ,  232  of the appendages  190  may be formed at least partially from fabric sheets or material. The first and second layers  230 ,  232  may be formed from identical or different materials or fabrics. For example, the material or fabric of the first layer  230  may be chosen to provide a same or differing characteristic of the material or fabric of the second layer  232 . 
       FIG. 6  is an exploded view of the reversible toy  100  showing the connection between the body  102  and the appendages  190 . Referring to  FIG. 6 , the first and second portions  210 ,  212  may be connected together to define an appendage assembly  250 . As shown, each of the first and second portions  210 ,  212  may include a central body  252  with the one or more appendages  190  extending therefrom. The central body  252  may include opposing ends  254 . In such embodiments, the opposing ends  254  of the first portion  210  may be connected to the opposing ends  254  of the second portion  212  to define the appendage assembly  250  extending around the body  102 . As shown, the central body  252  of each of the first and second portions  210 ,  212  may be curved along its length to match the circular shape of the opening  170 . In such embodiments, the appendages  190  may extend radially away from the central body  252 . In one embodiment, the appendages  190  may be radially spaced from one another, with distal portions  256  of the appendages  190  spaced further apart from one another than proximal portions  258  of the appendages  190 . In one embodiment, the appendages  190  may be spaced equidistantly from one another in a radial arrangement. Though the figures illustrate the first and second portions  210 ,  212  connected together to define the appendage assembly  250 , in some embodiments the first and second portions  210 ,  212  may be spaced from each other. In this manner, the appendage assembly  250  may be defined by one or more discrete elements, whether connected together or otherwise. 
     As shown in  FIG. 6 , the appendage assembly  250  may be connected to the body  102  to define the reversible toy  100 . The appendage assembly  250  may be connected to the body  102  in many suitable manners. As one example, the appendage assembly  250  may be attached to the body  102  by the retainer  180 , though other configurations are contemplated. For example, the appendage assembly  250  may be attached to the body  102  independent from the retainer  180 , such as via a line of stitching separate from the retainer  180 . Depending on the desired characteristics of the reversible toy  100 , the appendage assembly  250  may be attached to the body  102  adjacent to the opening  170 . In such embodiments, the appendages  190  may conceal or otherwise hide the opening  170  from view from one or more perspectives. 
     As described herein, the appendages  190  in combination with the body  102  may combine to simulate an animal or human character, whether real, legendary, or fictional. For instance, the body  102  of the reversible toy  100  may simulate a head and/or body portion of an animal or human character. In such embodiments, the appendages  190  may simulate legs, arms, tentacles, horns, ears, hair, or other body appendages of an animal or human character. As one example,  FIGS. 1-3  illustrate the reversible toy  100  simulating an octopus, though other configurations are contemplated. For example, the body  102  and appendages  190  may combine to simulate a turtle, a narwhal, a dragon, a bunny, a unicorn, a panda, a penguin, a puppy, or a cat, among others. In some embodiments, the appendages  190  may be attached to the body  102  such that the appendages  190  are visible in only one of the first and second orientations of the reversible toy  100 . For example, the appendages  190  may be attached to the first material layer  140  such that the appendages  190  are visible only when the body  102  is positioned in its first position. In such examples, the appendages  190  may be positioned within the interior cavity  124  when the body  102  is moved to its second position. In some embodiments, the appendages  190  may be omitted from the reversible toy  100 , and only the body  102  itself may simulate the animal or human character 
       FIG. 7  is a cross-sectional view of the reversible toy  100  in the first orientation.  FIG. 8  is a cross-sectional view of the reversible toy  100  being moved from the first orientation to the second orientation.  FIG. 9  is a cross-sectional view of the reversible toy  100  in the second orientation.  FIG. 10  is a perspective view of the reversible toy  100  in the first orientation.  FIG. 11  is a perspective view of the reversible toy  100  being moved from the first orientation to the second orientation.  FIG. 12  is another perspective view of the reversible toy  100  being moved from the first orientation to the second orientation and showing a portion of the body  102  being collapsed through the opening  170 .  FIG. 13  is another perspective view of the reversible toy  100  being moved from the first orientation to the second orientation and showing the body  102  further collapsed through the opening  170 .  FIG. 14  is a perspective view of the reversible toy  100  in the second orientation. Referring to  FIGS. 7 and 10 , the reversible toy  100  may be positioned in a first orientation in which the body  102  is positioned in its first position, as described above. Depending on the particular application, the appendages  190  may also be positioned in their first configuration when the reversible toy  100  is positioned in the first orientation. In the first orientation shown in  FIGS. 7 and 10 , the first surface  104  of the body  102  may define the outer body surface  120  thereof. Additionally, the first side  192  of the appendages  190  may define the exterior surface  196  thereof. As shown in  FIG. 7 , the second surface  106  of the body  102  may define the stored body surface  122  defining the interior cavity  124  within the body  102  when the reversible toy  100  is positioned in the first orientation. 
     The reversible toy  100  may be moved to a second orientation as desired. For example, at any point of operation or play, the reversible toy  100  may be moved from its first orientation to a second orientation reversing the orientations of the body  102  and/or appendages  190 . Referring to  FIGS. 8 and 11-13 , to move the reversible toy  100  from the first orientation to the second orientation, the body  102  may be at least partially collapsed through the opening  170  to reverse the orientations of the first and second surfaces  104 ,  106  of the body  102 . More specifically, at least portions of the body  102  may be pushed, pulled, or otherwise collapsed through the opening  170  by a user to reverse the orientations of the first and second surfaces  104 ,  106 . As shown in  FIGS. 9 and 14 , once the body  102  is sufficiently collapsed through the opening  170 , the reversible toy  100  may be positioned in the second orientation in which the body  102  is positioned in its second position, as described above. Depending on the particular application, the appendages  190  may also be positioned in their second configuration when the reversible toy  100  is positioned in the second orientation. In the second orientation shown in  FIGS. 9 and 14 , the second surface  106  of the body  102  may define the outer body surface  120  thereof. Additionally, the second side  194  of the appendages  190  may define the exterior surface  196  thereof. As shown in  FIG. 9 , the first surface  104  of the body  102  may define the stored body surface  122  defining the interior cavity  124  within the body  102  when the reversible toy  100  is positioned in the second orientation. 
     The reversible toy  100  may be moved back to its first orientation as desired. Moving the reversible toy  100  from the second orientation to the first orientation may be accomplished in reverse order from that described above. For example, the body  102  may be at least partially collapsed through the opening  170  to reverse the orientations of the first and second surfaces  104 ,  106  such that the body  102  is positioned in its first position and/or the appendages  190  are positioned in their first configuration. The reversible toy  100  may be reversed as desired. For example, a user may reverse the reversible toy  100  as desired for play, fun, amusement, or otherwise. 
     Depending on the particular application, the appendages  190  may or may not be collapsed through the opening  170  when the reversible toy  100  is moved between the first and second orientations. For example, depending on the particular animal or human character simulated by the reversible toy  100 , the appendages  190  may be positioned such that movement of the body  102  between positions does not collapse the appendages  190  through the opening  170  (see  FIGS. 7-14 ). In other embodiments, however, the appendages  190  may be attached to the body  102  such that movement of the body  102  between positions collapses the appendages  190  through the opening  170  to position the appendages  190  within the interior cavity  124  within the body  102 , or vice versa. 
       FIG. 15  is a flow chart illustrating a method  300  of reversing a plush toy, such as reversible toy  100 . Referring to  FIG. 15 , the method  300  includes defining the body  102  of the reversible toy  100  (Block  302 ), defining the opening  170  through the body  102  (Block  304 ), and passing at least portions of the body  102  through the opening  170  (Block  306 ). The body  102  may include first and second surfaces  104 ,  106 . The diameter D of the opening  170  may be smaller than a maximum diameter D MAX  of the body  102 . Passing portions of the body  102  through the opening  170  may alternatingly present the first surface  104  or the second surface  106  as an exterior of the body  102  (e.g., as the outer body surface  120 ). The other of the first surface  104  or the second surface  106  may be alternatingly collapsed within the body  102 , such as within the interior cavity  124  of the body  102 . In some embodiments, defining the body  102  may include attaching a plurality of body portions  150  together. Attachment of the plurality of body portions  150  may define the shape of the body  102 . For example, attaching the body portions  150  together may define a globoid-type shape to the body  102 , though other shapes are contemplated. 
     With continued reference to  FIG. 15 , the method  300  may include defining the diameter D of the opening  170  by the retainer  180  (Block  308 ). For example, as noted above, the retainer  180  may be a line of stitching or other structure arranged to limit expansion of the opening  170 . 
     In some embodiments, the method  300  may include attaching one or more appendages  190  to the body  102  (Block  310 ). For instance, the one or more appendages  190  may be attached to the body  102  adjacent to the opening  170 . In one embodiment, the one or more appendages  190  may be attached to the body  102  at the opening  170 . Attachment of the one or more appendages  190  to the body  102  may define the diameter D of the opening  170 . 
     It should be noted that any of the features in the various examples and embodiments provided herein may be interchangeable and/or replaceable with any other example or embodiment. As such, the discussion of any component or element with respect to a particular example or embodiment is meant as illustrative only. 
     All directional references (e.g., upper, lower, upward, downward, left, right, leftward, rightward, top, bottom, above, below, vertical, horizontal, clockwise, and counterclockwise) are only used for identification purposes to aid the reader&#39;s understanding of the examples of the present disclosure, and do not create limitations, particularly as to the position, orientation, or use of the present disclosure unless specifically set forth in the claims. Joinder references (e.g., attached, coupled, connected, joined and the like) are to be construed broadly and may include intermediate members between the connection of elements and relative movement between elements. As such, joinder references do not necessarily infer that two elements are directly connected and in fixed relation to each other. 
     In some instances, components are described by reference to “ends” having a particular characteristic and/or being connected with another part. However, those skilled in the art will recognize that the present disclosure is not limited to components which terminate immediately beyond their point of connection with other parts. Thus the term “end” should be broadly interpreted, in a manner that includes areas adjacent rearward, forward of or otherwise near the terminus of a particular element, link, component, part, member or the like. In methodologies directly or indirectly set forth herein, various steps and operations are described in one possible order of operation but those skilled in the art will recognize the steps and operation may be rearranged, replaced or eliminated without necessarily departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. It is intended that all matter contained in the above description or shown in the accompanying drawings shall be interpreted as illustrative only and not limiting. Changes in detail or structure may be made without departing from the spirit of the present disclosure as defined in the appended claims.