australia’s largest toy manufacturer and distributor, moose enterprise, has launched a game which involves players picking up toy dog droppings in the name of promoting responsible pet care.
the doggie doo game has proved popular overseas selling more than 790,000 units in the us, uk and europe.
it shows contemporary toys are turning towards an ‘ick’-factor or toilet humour to attract sales and amuse children.
not only has the game been popular with consumers but it has also made appearances on popular tv shows such as the late show with david letterman, chelsea lately and the jonathon ross show.
“toilet humour never grows old – from the humble whoopee cushion to electronic pocket devices with toilet sounds, at the end of the day the game’s charm is that it makes kids laugh and interact with each other,” says moose enterprise co-chairman paul solomon.
players feed the dog and squeeze his leash according to a roll of the dice. the first player to collect three droppings in their shovel wins.
the game retails for $30.
