TIA Reveals Toy of the Year Nominees 2

The Toy Industry Association has unveiled the 100 finalists for the 2017 Toy of the Year Awards, approximately a quarter of which are licensed.

April 6, 2018

Winners will be announced in February to kick off the 114th annual NY Toy Fair.

This year’s finalists were selected from more than 700 nominees, submitted by more than 250 companies. A selection of 25 toy and play experts, retailers, academics and journalists made up the nomination committee.

Through Jan. 15, consumers can vote for their favorite toys in 14 different categories. The winners in each category and the overall Toy of the Year will be selected based on votes from mass and specialty toy retailers, media, TIA members and consumers. The People’s Choice Award winner will be selected solely by consumer votes.

The winners will be announced at the TOTY Awards ceremony, Feb. 17, which will kick off the 114th North American International Toy Fair. The celebration will also include the induction of industry innovators into the Toy Industry Hall of Fame.

“This year’s TOTY finalists represent the finest examples of play value,

originality and innovation across the hundreds of companies that make the U.S. toy industry the strongest in the world,” says Steve Pasierb, president and chief executive officer, TIA. “Perhaps most importantly, these outstanding nominees have brought joy, laughter and learning to millions of children and families around the globe. We send each TOTY finalist good wishes and look forward to honoring the top toys of the year at the TOTY Awards gala in just a few months!”

Action Figures of the Year

“DC Super Hero Girls” Action Figure Assortment by Mattel
Fossil Hunter Lottie by Arklu
IAmElemental Series 1/Courage Lunch Box Carrying Case with Complete Set of Action Figures by IAmElemental
“PJ Masks” Headquarters Playset by Just Play
Pokémon Throw ‘n’ Pop Poké Ball Duel Set by Tomy
Stikbot by Zing
Transformers Generations Titans Return Fortress Maximus Action Figure by Hasbro

3-in-1 EZ Fold Wagon by Radio Flyer
Air Hogs Helix Sentinel Drone by Spin Master
Bunch O Balloons by Zuru
Hot Wheels Sky Shock RC Vehicle by Mattel
Nerf N-Strike Modulus Tri-Strike Blaster by Hasbro
Sky Viper v2400FPV HD Streaming Drone with FPV Headset by SkyRocket Toys
VEX Robotics Zip Flyer by Hexbug
Xtreme Cycle Moto-Cam by WickedCoolToys

Activity of the Year

Circuit Scribe Maker Kit by CircuitScribe
Crayola Air Maker Sprayer by Crayola
K’nex 3-in-1 Classic Amusement Park Building Set by K’nex Brands
Lionel Mega Tracks Corkscrew Chaos Master Set by Lionel
Mighty Makers Directors Cut Building Set by K’nex Brands
Mover Kit by Tech Will Save Us
My Fairy Garden Magical Cottage by Play Monster

Collectible of the Year

Dorbz by Funko
Gift ‘ems by Jakks Pacific
LEGO Minifigures – The Disney Edition by LEGO Systems
Num Noms by MGA Entertainment
Pop! by Funko
Shopkins Season 6: Chef Club by Moose Toys
Tonka Tinys by Funrise

Arckit Go Colours by Arckit, division of MBM Building Systems
Gripples Builders by Guidecraft USA
LEGO Friends Amusement Park Roller Coaster by LEGO Systems
Marine Rescue Center by Build & Imagine
Meccano Micronoid by Spin Master
Tinkerbots by Tinkerbots
Walking Robot 45PC Set by Magformers

Doll of the Year

Barbie Fashionista Doll by Mattel
Disney
Frozen
Northern Lights Elsa by Jakks Pacific
“Elena of Avalor” Adventure Dress Doll by Hasbro
Project Mc2 Experiments with Doll Sets by MGA Entertainment
Shopkins Core Shoppies by Moose Toys
Stargazer Lottie Doll by Arklu
WellieWishers by Mattel

Game of the Year

Bloxels by Mattel
Circuit Maze by ThinkFun
Escape Room the Game by Spin Master
Imhotep by Thames & Kosmos
Maze Racers by FoxMind Games
Simon Air Game by Hasbro
Speak Out by Hasbro
Yeti in My Spaghetti by PlayMonster!

Infant/Preschool Toy of the Year

"Doc McStuffins” Toy Hospital Care Cart by Just Play
Go! Go! Smart Friends Enchanted Princess Palance by Vtech
IO Blocks Vehicles by Guidecraft USA
Razor Jr. T3 Scooter by Razor USA
Robot Engineer by Thames & Kosmos
Wash ‘N Go Wooden Car Garage by KidKraft
Zoomer Marshall by Spin Master

CHiP by WowWee USA
Cozmo by Anki
Fisher Price Think & Learn Code-a-pillar by Mattel
Hatchimals by Spin Master
Mebo by SkyRocket Toys
Project Mc2 H2O Car by MGA Entertainment
Special Edition Battle-Worn BB-8 with Force Band by Sphero

License of the Year

“DC Super Hero Girls”
Disney’s “Elena of Avalor”
“Paw Patrol”
Pokémon
Shopkins
Star Wars
Trolls

Rookie of the Year

3DoodlerStart Essentials Pen Set by WobbleWorks
Acids, Bases and pH Chemistry Kit by Yellow Scope
CogniToys Dino by CogniToys
Geometry Strategy by Games by Bright of Sweden
IAmElemental Series 1/Courage Lunch Box Carrying Case with Complete Set of Action Figures by IAmElemental
Malia’s House by Build & Imagine
Superhero Will by Wonder Crew

Specialty Toy of the Year

Automoblox C9 Sportscar by PlayMonster!
Design & Drill BrightWorks by Educational Insights
Flappy Animated Elephants by Gund, a division of Enesco
LEGO Disney Castle by LEGO Systems
Melody Doll and Book by Mattel
Nano Nitro Slingshot by Hexbug
Perplexus Q-bot by PlayMonster!

Tech Toy of the Year

Air Hogs Connect: Mission Drone by Spin Master
CodeGamer by Thames & Kosmos
LUMI by WowWee USA
Mota JetJat Ultra Streaming Nano Drone by Mota
Sky Viper Hover Racer by SkyRocket Toys
Wonder Workshop’s Dash & Dot by Wonder Workshop
Zoomer Chimp by Spin Master

Vehicle of the Year

Air Hogs –
Star Wars
X-wing vs. Death Star, Rebel Assault – RC Drones by Disney Consumer Products
Disney Princess Carriage by Dynacraft
Go! Go! Smart Wheels Treasure Mountain Train Adventure by Vtech
Hot Wheels A.I. Intelligent Race System by Mattel
LEGO Technic Porsche 911 GT3RS by LEGO Systems
Tesla Model S for Kids by Radio Flyer
XPV RC Skateboarding Mikey by Jakks Pacific