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A trophy assembly having a base with an integral lower clip, a column with interior column ribs, in which the lower clip is adapted to engage the column ribs, thereby joining the base and the column when the column is placed over the clip and rotated. A trophy assembly having a base attached to a li

A trophy assembly having a base with an integral lower clip, a column with interior column ribs, in which the lower clip is adapted to engage the column ribs, thereby joining the base and the column when the column is placed over the clip and rotated. A trophy assembly having a base attached to a lid with an integral clip, and a column with interior column ribs, wherein the clip is adapted to engage the column ribs, thereby joining the base, the lid and the column when the column is placed over the clip and rotated. A trophy column having an exterior column surface and an interior column surface with a plurality of inwardly and longitudinally extending ribs. A plastic base for use in a trophy assembly having a base and a column, wherein the base has in integral clip adapted to engage ribs on the interior surface of the column. A figure for use in a trophy assemble having a column with ribs on the interior column surface wherein the figure has an integral clip adapted to engage the ribs. A lid for a trophy assembly that is attachable to a base, figure or platform, in which the lid has an integral clip adapted to engage the column ribs.

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1. A trophy assembly comprising a base, a hollow, tubular column, and a lower clip integral to said base wherein said column has a first column end and an opposed second column end;said column has an interior column surface having a plurality of inwardly and longitudinally extending ribs affixed to

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A trophy assembly comprising a base, a hollow, tubular column, and a lower clip integral to said base wherein said column has a first column end and an opposed second column end;said column has an interior column surface having a plurality of inwardly and longitudinally extending ribs affixed to said interior column surface and being configured and dimensioned to fit over said lower clip;said lower clip comprises at least two lower tabs, at least one lower stop, and at least one lower spring clip;two of said ribs each have a lower slot that is generally proximal said first column end, said lower slots being configured and dimensioned such that said lower tabs engage said lower slots when said first column end is placed over said lower clip and rotated;said lower stop is configured and dimensioned to engage at least one of said ribs substantially upon said lower tabs engaging said lower slots; andsaid lower spring clip is configured and dimensioned such that, upon rotation of said column, said lower spring clip is deflected by one of said ribs, is released substantially upon said lower tabs engaging said lower slots, and resists reverse rotation upon said release;whereby said base and said column are joined, said lower stop resists over-rotation and said lower spring clip resists reverse rotation. 2. A trophy assembly as in claim 1 wherein said interior column surface comprises four of said ribs;said lower clip comprises four lower tabs, each said lower tab comprising a lower stop;said lower clip comprises two lower spring clips;said ribs each comprise a lower slot generally proximal to said first column end, said lower slots being positioned and dimensioned such that said lower tabs engage said lower slots when said first column end is placed over said lower clip and rotated;said lower stops are configured and dimensioned to engage said ribs substantially upon said lower tabs engaging said lower slots; andsaid lower spring clips are configured and dimensioned such that, upon rotation of said column, said lower spring clips are deflected by two of said ribs, are released substantially upon said lower tabs engaging said lower slots, and resist reverse rotation upon said release,whereby said base and said column are joined, said lower stops resist over-rotation and said lower spring clips resist reverse rotation. 3. A trophy assembly as in claim 2 wherein said base has a top base side and a bottom base side;said lower clip is integral to said top base side;said bottom base side comprises two base release slots configured and dimensioned such that substantially upon insertion of a release tool comprising two prongs into said base release slots, and rotating said release tool, said prongs deflect said lower spring clipswhereby said column may be released from said base by inserting said release tool, rotating said release tool, and counter rotating said column substantially until said lower tabs exit said lower slots. 4. A trophy assembly as in claim 1 further comprising a figure wherein said figure has an integral upper clip; andsaid upper clip is configured and dimensioned to engage at least one of said ribs when said figure is placed over said second column end and rotated;whereby said column and said figure are joined. 5. A trophy assembly as in claim 4 wherein said upper clip comprises at least two upper tabs, at least one upper stop, and at least one upper spring clip;at least two of said ribs each have an upper slot generally proximal to said second column end, said upper slots being positioned and dimensioned such that said upper tabs engage said upper slots when said figure is placed over said second column end and rotated;said upper stop is configured and dimensioned to engage at least one of said ribs substantially upon said upper tabs engaging said upper slots; andsaid upper spring clip is configured and dimensioned such that, upon rotation of said figure, said upper spring clip is deflected by one of said ribs, is released substantially upon said upper tabs engaging said upper slots, and resists reverse rotation upon said release;whereby said column and said figure are joined, said upper stop resists over-rotation of said figure and said upper spring clip resists reverse rotation of said figure. 6. A trophy assembly as in claim 4 wherein said interior column surface comprises four of said ribs;said upper clip comprises at least two upper tabs and at least two upper deflectors;two of said ribs each have an upper slot generally proximal to said second column end and positioned and dimensioned such that two of said upper tabs engage said upper slots when said figure is placed over said second column end and rotated; andat least two of said upper deflectors comprise a deflection surface and a recessed cavity,said deflection surface and said recessed cavity being dimensioned and positioned such that said deflection surface engages said rib such that, upon rotation, said deflection surface deflects said column substantially until such time as said rib passes said deflection surface, substantially upon which said rib is captured by said recessed cavity,whereby said column and said figure are joined, and said recessed cavity resists rotation of said figure. 7. A trophy assembly as in claim 1 further comprising an upper lid and a figure wherein said figure is attached to said upper lid;said upper lid comprises an upper clip integral to said upper lid;said upper clip comprises at least two upper tabs, at least one upper stop, and at least one upper spring clip;at least two of said ribs each have an upper slot generally proximal to said second column end, said upper slots being positioned and dimensioned such that at least two of said upper tabs engage said upper slots when said upper lid is placed over said second column end and rotated;said upper stop is configured and dimensioned to engage at least one of said ribs substantially upon said upper tabs engaging said upper slots; andsaid upper spring clip is configured and dimensioned such that, upon rotation of said upper lid, said upper spring clip is deflected by one of said ribs, is released substantially upon said upper tabs engaging said upper slots, and resists reverse rotation upon said release;whereby said column, said upper lid and said figure are joined. 8. A trophy assembly as in claim 1 further comprising an upper lid and a figure wherein said figure is attached to said upper lid;said interior column surface comprises four of said ribs;said upper lid comprises an upper clip integral to said upper lid;said upper clip comprises at least two upper tabs and at least one upper deflector;at least two of said ribs each have an upper slot generally proximal to said second column end, said upper slots being positioned and dimensioned such that said upper tabs engage said upper slots when said figure is placed over said second column end and rotated;said upper deflector comprises a deflection surface and a recessed cavity,said deflection surface and recessed cavity being dimensioned and positioned such that said deflection surface engages said rib such that, upon rotation, said deflection surface deflects said column substantially until such time as said rib passes said deflection surface, substantially upon which said rib is captured by said recessed cavity;whereby said column, said upper lid, and said figure are joined, and said recessed cavity resists rotation of said figure. 9. A trophy assembly as in claim 1 further comprising a platform having an integral upper clip wherein said upper clip comprises at least two upper tabs; andat least two of said ribs each have an upper slot generally proximal to said second column end, said upper slots being positioned and dimensioned such that said upper tabs engage said upper slots when said platform is placed over said second column end and said column is rotated;whereby said column and said base, and said platform are joined. 10. A trophy assembly as in claim 9 further comprising an upper column wherein said platform further comprises a platform top clip; said upper column has a first upper column end and an interior upper column surface comprising a plurality of inwardly and longitudinally extending upper column ribs;said upper column is configured and dimensioned to fit over said platform top clip; andsaid platform top clip is configured and dimensioned to engage at least one of said upper column ribs when said first upper column end is placed over said platform top clip and said upper column is rotated;whereby said platform and said upper column are joined. 11. A trophy assembly comprising a base, a lower lid, and a hollow, tubular column, wherein said lower lid is attached to said base and comprises a lower clip integral to said lid;said column has a first column end and an opposed second column end;said column has an interior column surface having a plurality of inwardly and longitudinally extending ribs affixed to said interior column surface, said interior column surface being configured and dimensioned to fit over said lower clip;said lower clip comprises at least two lower tabs, at least one lower stop, and at least one lower spring clip;two of said ribs each have a lower slot generally proximal said first column end and configured and dimensioned such that said lower tabs engage said lower slots when said first column end is placed over said lower clip and rotated;said lower stop is configured and dimensioned to engage at least one of said ribs substantially upon said lower tabs engaging said lower slots; andsaid lower spring clip is configured and dimensioned such that, upon rotation of said column, said lower spring clip is deflected by one of said ribs, is released substantially upon said lower tabs engaging said lower slots, and resists reverse rotation upon said release;whereby said base and said column are joined, said lower stop resists over-rotation and said lower spring clip resists reverse rotation. 12. A trophy assembly as in claim 11 wherein said interior column surface comprises four of said ribs,said lower clip comprises four lower tabs, each said lower tab comprising a lower stop,said lower clip comprises at least one lower spring clip;said ribs each comprise a lower slot generally proximal to said first column end and positioned and dimensioned such that said lower tabs engage said lower slots when said first column end is placed over said lower clip and rotated;said lower stops are configured and dimensioned to engage said ribs substantially upon said lower tabs engaging said lower slots; andsaid lower spring clip is configured and dimensioned such that upon rotation of said column said lower spring clip is deflected by two of said ribs, is released substantially upon said lower tabs engaging said lower slots, and resists reverse rotation upon said release,whereby said base, said lower lid, and said column are joined, said lower stops resist over-rotation and said lower spring clip resists reverse rotation. 13. A trophy assembly as in claim 11 further comprising an upper lid and a figure wherein said figure is attached to said upper lid;said upper lid comprises an upper clip integral to said upper lid;said upper clip comprises at least two upper tabs, at least one upper stop, and at least one upper spring clip;at least two of said ribs each have an upper slot generally proximal to said second column end, said upper slots being positioned and dimensioned such that said upper tabs engage said upper slots when said upper lid is placed over said second column end and rotated;said upper stop is configured and dimensioned to engage at least one of said ribs substantially upon said upper tabs engaging said upper slots; andsaid upper spring clip is configured and dimensioned such that, upon rotation of said upper lid, said upper spring clip is deflected by one of said ribs, is released substantially upon said upper tabs engaging said upper slots, and resists reverse rotation upon said release;whereby said column, said upper lid and said figure are joined. 14. A trophy assembly as in claim 11 further comprising an upper lid and a figure wherein said figure is attached to said upper lid;said upper lid comprises an upper clip integral to said upper lid;said interior column surface comprises four of said ribs;said upper clip comprises two upper tabs and at least one upper deflector;at least two of said ribs each have an upper slot generally proximal to said second column end and positioned and dimensioned such that said upper tabs engage said upper slots when said figure is placed over said second column end and rotated;said upper deflector comprises a deflection surface and a recessed cavity,said deflection surface and recessed cavity being dimensioned and positioned such that said deflection surface engages said rib such that, upon rotation, said deflection surface deflects said column substantially until such time as said rib passes said deflection surface, substantially upon which said rib is captured by said recessed cavitywhereby said column, said upper lid, and said figure are joined, and said recessed cavity resists rotation of said figure. 15. A trophy assembly as in claim 11 further comprising an upper lid and a platform wherein said platform is attached to said upper lid;said upper lid comprises an upper clip integral to said upper lid;said upper clip comprises at least two upper tabs; andat least two of said ribs each have an upper slot generally proximal to said second column end and positioned and dimensioned such that said upper tabs engage said upper slots when said platform is placed over said second column end and said column is rotated;whereby said base, said lower lid, said column, said upper lid, and said platform are joined. 16. A trophy assembly as in claim 15 further comprising a platform lid and an upper column wherein said platform lid is attached to said platform;said platform lid further comprises a platform lid lower clip;said upper column has a first upper column end and an interior upper column surface comprising a plurality of inwardly and longitudinally extending upper column ribs;said upper column is configured and dimensioned to fit over said platform lid lower clip; andsaid platform lid lower clip is configured and dimensioned to engage at least one of said upper column ribs when said first upper column end is placed over said platform lid lower clip and said upper column is rotated;whereby said platform, said upper lid, and said upper column are joined. 17. A plastic base for use in a trophy assembly, said trophy assembly comprising a hollow, tubular column having a first column end and an opposed second column end, and an interior column surface having a plurality of inwardly and longitudinally extending ribs affixed to said interior column surface, said ribs each having a lower slot generally proximal said first column end; wherein said base comprises a lower clip,said lower clip comprises at least two lower tabs, at least one lower stop, and at least one lower spring clip;said lower tabs are configured and dimensioned such that said lower tabs engage said lower slots when said first column end is placed over said lower clip and rotated;said lower stop is configured and dimensioned to engage at least one of said ribs substantially upon said lower tabs engaging said lower slots; andsaid lower spring clip is configured and dimensioned such that, upon rotation of said column, said lower spring clip is deflected by one of said ribs, is released substantially upon said lower tabs engaging said lower slots, and resists reverse rotation upon said release;whereby said base and said column are joined, said lower stop resists over-rotation and said lower spring clip resists reverse rotation. 18. A plastic base for use in a trophy assembly as in claim 17 wherein said lower clip comprises four lower tabs, each said lower tab comprising a lower stop,said lower clip comprises two lower spring clips;said base has a top base side and an opposing bottom base side;said lower clip is integral to said top base side;said bottom base side comprises two base release slots substantially opposite said lower spring clips, said base release slots being configured and dimensioned such that substantially upon insertion of a release tool comprising two prongs into said base release slots, and rotating said release tool, said prongs deflect said lower spring clipswhereby said column may be released from said base by inserting said release tool, rotating said release tool, and counter rotating said column substantially until said lower tabs exit said lower slots.