Mr. Bucket
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Mr. Bucket was a children's game published by Milton Bradley, and released circa 1992 which has since been discontinued. The game featured a plastic, motorized bucket (Mr. Bucket) who spat out differently colored balls; the player used a plastic shovel to scoop up the balls and place them back inside Mr. Bucket.
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[edit] Rules
The game was played with each player (maximum of four) selecting a color of balls, and trying to place all three of them in Mr. Bucket before he spits them out. In order to win, a player would have to have all three of their balls inside of Mr. Bucket at one time.
[edit] Jingle Controversy
The jingle for Mr. Bucket has become infamous in some circles for its unintentionally innuendous lyrics and the arguably poor choice of words used by the announcer (which may be mistaken for fellatio), which may have been a factor in the toy's discontinuation.
- That's right, I'm Mr. Bucket!
- I'm Mr. Bucket toss your balls in my top
- I'm Mr. Bucket out of my mouth they will pop
- I'm Mr. Bucket!
- We're all gonna run!
- I'm Mr. Bucket! Buckets of fun!
Announcer: The game's Mr. Bucket! The first to get their balls into Mr. Bucket wins! But look out, the balls will pop out of his mouth!
- I'm Mr. Bucket, balls pop out of my mouth
- I'm Mr. Bucket, a ball is what I'm about
- I'm Mr. Bucket!
- We're all gonna run!
- I'm Mr. Bucket! Buckets of fun!
Kid: I win!
- Buckets of fun!
Announcer: Mr. Bucket, from Milton Bradley
- Buckets of fun!
[edit] Awards
Occupational Therapy Associates, one of the nation’s leading clinics in the treatment for sensory problems, included "Mr Bucket" in 2005's list of toys that will help with hand eye coordination.
[edit] Replacement and Care
Replacement parts for this discontinued item are available through Hasbro.[citation needed] As of 2006 twelve replacement balls cost 3.00 USD. This game should be under adult supervision at all times as stated in the instructional booklet included in Mr. Bucket.
