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Licensed toys play prominently in the list of finalists for the Toy Industry Association’s 2014 Toy of the Year Awards.
April 6, 2018
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Licensed toys play prominently in the list of finalists for the Toy Industry Association’s 2014 Toy of the Year Awards.
Eighty-four toys, games and properties were selected in 12 categories.
Voting is now open with five different ballots available–consumers, mass retailers, specialty toy retailers, media and TIA members. All ballots are weighted and used to determine each of the category winners, which will be announced during an awards ceremony Feb. 15 that will kick off the 111th American International Toy Fair.
The overall Toy of the Year award will be selected based on votes received from journalists and bloggers, retailers and TIA members; the People's Choice Award will be selected based on votes solely from consumers.
"This year's TOTY finalists embody the innovative spirit of the toy industry and transport children to magical worlds through play," says Carter Keithley, president, TIA. "The TOTY Awards program also supports the philanthropic work of the Toy Industry Foundation, which partners with generous toy companies to bring brand new toys to deserving kids throughout the year."
PROPERTY OF THE YEAR ?
Despicable Me 2 (Universal Partnerships & Licensing)
Disney Junior's Doc McStuffins (Disney Consumer Products)
Disney Junior's Sofia the First (Disney Consumer Products)
Minecraft (Mojang AB)
Monster High (Mattel)
Skylanders Swap Force (Activision Publishing, Inc.)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Nickelodeon)
BOY TOY OF THE YEAR ?
Battroborg 3-in-1 Battle Arena by Tomy
Despicable Me 2 special feature Minion Dave talking action figure by Thinkway Toys
Disney Infinity by Disney
LEGO Legends of Chima by The LEGO Group
Skylanders Swap Force by Activision Publishing
Transformers Construct-Bots by Hasbro
Disney Planes U-Command Supercharged Dusty by Thinkway Toys
GIRL TOY OF THE YEAR ?
Disney Princess Palace Pets: Furry Tail Friends by Blip Toys
Flutterbye Fairy by Spin Master
Furreal Friends Cuddles, My Giggly Monkey by Hasbro
LEGO Friends Heartlake High by The LEGO Group
Monster High 13 Wishes soll assortment by Mattel
Nerf Rebelle Heartbreaker Bow by Hasbro
Rainbow Loom by Choon's Design
INFANT/TODDLER TOY OF THE YEAR ?
Big Hugs Elmo by Playskool
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Crawl Around Car by Mattel
Go! Go! Smart Wheels train station play set by VTech
Lamaze Franky the Hanky Whale by Tomy
Farm Mash-Up by LeapFrog Enterprises
Mirari Pop! Pop! Piano by Patch Products
Skwish Stix by Manhattan Toy
ACTIVITY TOY OF THE YEAR
Hot Wheels Car Maker by Mattel
Rainbow Loom by Choon's Design
Crayola Melt 'n Mold Factory by Crayola
LEGO Minecraft by The LEGO Group
Play-Doh Perfect Twist Ice Cream play set by Hasbro
Glitzi Globes Glitzi Showcase by Moose Toys
Spirograph Deluxe Kit by Kahootz Toys
E-CONNECTED TOY OF THE YEAR ?
LEGO Mindstorms EV3 by The LEGO Group
Skylanders Swap Force by Activision Publishing
Disney Infinity by Disney
Barbie Digital Makeover by Mattel
LeapPad Ultra by LeapFrog Enterprises
Kurio Touch 4s Handheld by Techno Source
Photo Mix & Mash by Crayola
EDUCATIONAL TOY OF THE YEAR ?
GoldieBlox and the Spinning Machine by GoldieBlox
LeapPad Ultra by LeapFrog Enterprises
LeapReader by LeapFrog Enterprises
LEGO Mindstorms EV3 by The LEGO Group
Demolition Lab: Triple Blast Warehouse by SmartLab Toys
Magformers 62-piece set by Magformers
Nancy B's Science Club MoonScope and Sky Gazer's activity journal by Educational Insights
GAME OF THE YEAR (does not include video games or apps)
Boom Boom Balloon by Spin Master
Chain Letters by Patch Products
Draw Something Party game by Hasbro
Hedbanz Act Up by Spin Master
Settlers of Catan by Mayfair Games
Skylanders Swap Force by Activision Publishing
WordARound by ThinkFun
INNOVATIVE TOY OF THE YEAR ?
Barbie Digital Makeover by Mattel
Battroborg 3-in-1 Battle Arena by Tomy
Flutterbye Fairy by Spin Master
GoldieBlox and the Spinning Machine by GoldieBlox
Laser Maze by ThinkFun
Skylanders Swap Force by Activision Publishing
Zoomer by Spin Master
OUTDOOR TOY OF THE YEAR ?
Crayola Washable Sidewalk Chalk by Crayola
Razor Crazy Cart by Razor USA
Sky Ripperz by Zing
Sky Viper Stunt Quadcopter by Skyrocket Toys
SkyTrix by Daydream Toy
Y Glider 3-in-1 by Yvolution
Ziggle by Radio Flyer
PRESCHOOL TOY OF THE YEAR ?
Big Hugs Elmo by Playskool
Dino Construction Company by Educational Insights
Doc McStuffins Get Better Check-Up Center by Just Play
Furreal Friends Cuddles, My Giggly by Hasbro
Go! Go! Smart Wheels Airport play set by VTech
Shelby's Snack Shack Game by Educational Insights
Sofia the First Talking Sofia and Animal Friends by Mattel
SPECIALTY TOY OF THE YEAR ?
Animal Parade A to Z Puzzle by BeginAgain
Bunny Peek A Boo by Smart Toys and Games
Laser Maze by ThinkFun
Nanoblocks Deluxe Space Shuttle by Ohio Art
Rainbow Loom by Choon's Design
Spirograph Deluxe Kit by Kahootz Toys
Magnetic Wooden Blocks 42-piece set by Tegu
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