Splash (Out Big Time Toys) TV Commercial - 2010

Описание: Splash Out (1991–1992)

Release Dates and Regional Names:
North America: 1991–1992 - Splash Out
Europe: 1992 - Splash Out
Australia: 1992 - Splash Out
Japan: Not released

Manufacturer: Big Time Toys (primary distributor; original by Galoob, later Far Out Toys/Stay Active variants)
Publisher: Big Time Toys
Developer: Big Time Toys
Type: Electronic Water Hot Potato Ball
Media: Plastic ball with built-in random timer
Controller: Manual pass/throw

Gameplay and Plot:
Splash Out is a water-filled “hot potato” ball with an electronic random timer. Players fill the ball with water, twist the bottom to start the countdown (beeps accelerate), and pass it around the circle. When the timer expires, the ball bursts open and sprays water everywhere, soaking the holder. Reset, refill, repeat. Comes in red, yellow, and blue-green versions (sold separately). Pure panic and laughter as the beeps speed up.

Key Features:
Modes: Classic hot potato
Mechanics: Random explosion timer (10–60 seconds), spring-loaded water release
Characters: N/A (the ball is the star)
Missions: Don’t be holding it when it blows!
Unique: Original commercial water-exploding pass-the-ball toy
Controls: Twist to start, pass quickly

Game Length:
Main Story: N/A
Completionist: Endless (pool parties, summer camps)

Sales Numbers:
Massive early-90s hit; millions sold 1991–1993 (Big Time Toys era).

Technical Specifications:
Media: Two-half plastic sphere
Resolution: N/A
Save System: N/A
Audio: Accelerating electronic beeps → explosion
System: 2x AA batteries

Back of the Box / Commercial Tagline:
“Pass it… or get drenched! The ball that goes SPLASH OUT!”

Additional Details:
Mechanics: Water chamber + spring release
Multiplayer: 4+ players ideal
Difficulty: Ages 6+
Development: Big Time Toys (reissues)
Localization: English
Age Rating: 6+

Technical Notes:
Load Times: Instant
Issues: Water leaks if overfilled
Features: 3 color variants (red/yellow/blue-green)
Requirements: Water + 2x AA batteries

Historical Context:
Debuted 1991 (original Galoob patent); Big Time Toys handled major 1992–1993 distribution and reissues. Iconic early-90s backyard/pool toy heavily advertised on Nickelodeon. Far Out Toys/Stay Active released modern variants. Highly collectible—working units $80–$150 on eBay in 2025.

Did You Know?
Random timer: 10–60 seconds.
Red, yellow, and blue-green balls sold separately.
1992 commercial jingle: “Splash Out – you’re wet!”
No on/off switch—twist to start.
Precursor to Wet Head (2015) and modern water bomb games.