A toy actuation device is disclosed which has a device body comprising a
holding unit that holds a toy such as a stuffed toy. The holding unit
including first detecting unit for detecting that the toy is held in the
holding unit; and movable engagement members that are engageable with
outer parts of the toy. An actuation mechanism actuates the engagement
members. A user-holdable member is detachably disposed at the device body
and includes a second detecting unit for sensing that the user is holding
the user-holdable member in association with the toy; and a control unit
that actuates the actuation mechanism on the basis of the detection
results of the first detecting unit and the second detecting unit.