At the 2018 Toy Fair, Moose Toys introduced a new range of lovable plush toys called ‘Scruff-a-Luvs.’ Unlike many plush toys that line the shelves of toy stores, these surprise-inspired toys begin as "a matted ball of coloured fur with only its eyes showing." To reveal the animal’s true form, kids must wash and towel-dry the ball, as well as brush and style the Scruff-a-Luv’s fur.
Each Scruff-a-Luv comes with its own adoption certificate, name tag, collar and hair accessories, such as a brush and decorative clips.
The bath-safe toys can be washed over and over, creating endless opportunities for kids to style the plush pet’s colorful fur time and time again. While there are few stuffed pet toys that are suitable for regular play in the water, Scruff-a-Luvs add in a realistic component of caring for a living pet.
Bath-Friendly Grooming Toys
Moose Toys' Scruff-a-Luvs Begin as Matted Balls to Be Washed
Trend Themes
1. Surprise-inspired Toys - Creating toys that offer a surprise element during playtime can captivate children's imagination and enhance their engagement.
2. Interactive Grooming Toys - Integrating interactive elements into grooming toys can provide kids with a more engaging and immersive play experience.
3. Reusable Bath Toys - Developing bath toys that can be repeatedly washed and styled can offer children endless creative possibilities and promote sustainable play.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - Toy manufacturers can explore creating surprise-inspired toys that enhance children's play experiences and promote imaginative play.
2. Pet Products - The pet product industry can consider developing interactive grooming toys that simulate the process of caring for a pet while engaging children in play.
3. Sustainable Toys - The sustainable toy industry can explore the creation of reusable bath toys that promote environmental consciousness while providing children with long-lasting play opportunities.