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The Toy Industry Association has unveiled the 84 finalists for the 2016 Toy of the Year Awards, about 27 percent of which are licensed.
April 6, 2018
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Winners will be unveiled in February to kick off the 113th annual NY Toy Fair.
The Toy Industry Association has unveiled the 84 finalists for the 2016 Toy of the Year Awards, about 27 percent of which are licensed.
This year's finalists were selected from more than 700 nominees, submitted by over 200 companies. More than 40 mass and specialty retail buyers, youth experts, academics and journalists made up the nomination committees.
Through Jan. 17, consumers can vote for their favorite toys in 12 different categories and enter to win prizes. The winners in each of the categories 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 on Feb. 12, which will kick off to the 113th North American International Toy Fair. The evening's celebration will also include the induction of Bob Iger, chairman and chief executive officer of The Walt Disney Company, into the Toy Industry Hall of Fame, as well as festivities to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Toy Industry Association.
"From innovative toys that talk and fly to enriching playthings that teach and inspire, this year's TOTY finalists have brought joy, laughter and learning to millions of children and families," says Steve Pasierb, president and chief executive officer, the Toy Industry Association. "The outstanding nominees are a testament to the toy industry's dedication to the happiness, healthy development and well-being of kids around the world. We wish each TOTY nominee the best of luck and look forward to honoring the winners in just a few months."
Activity Toy of the Year
Bunchems by Spin Master Corp.
Chocolate Pen by Skyrocket Toys
Roominate Amusement Park by Roominate
Shrinky Dinks Bake & Shape 3D Jewelry by Alex Brands
Strand Bands Designer Set by The Bridge Direct
Upcycling: Garbage to Glam by Fashion Angels
Yummy Nummies by Blip Toys
Boy Toy of the Year
Air Hogs Millennium Falcon Quad by Spin Master Corp.
Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage by Mattel
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens Millennium Falcon by The LEGO Group
Nerf N-Strike Modulus ECS-10 Blaster by Hasbro
Sky Viper Video Streaming Drone V950STR by Skyrocket Toys
Star Wars Bladebuilders Jedi Master Lightsaber by Hasbro
XPV Hulk Smash RC by Jakks Pacific
E-Connected Toy of the Year
Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition by Disney
Hello Barbie by Mattel
Kidizoom Action Cam by VTech
"Skylanders SuperChargers" by Activision Publishing
Stikbot Studio by Zing
View-Master Virtual Reality Viewer by Mattel
Wonder Workshop Dash Robot by Wonder Workshop
Educational Toy of the Year
Foundation Chemistry Kit by Yellow Scope
Gears!Gears!Gears! Build & Bloom Building Set by Learning Resources
Kids First Physics Lab by Thames and Kosmos
Magnets in Motion 61Pc Set by Magformers
Mighty Makers Fun on the Ferris Wheel by K'Nex Brands
Number Lovin' Oven by LeapFrog Enterprises
VEX Robotics Robotic Arm by Hexbug
Game of the Year
Choice Words by MindWare
Chrono Bomb by Patch Products
"LEGO Dimensions" by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Pie Face Game by Hasbro
Rush Hour Shift by ThinkFun
Three Little Piggies by Smart Toys and Games
WOO! By Fat Brain Toy Co.
Girl Toy of the Year
Disney's Frozen Sing-A-Long Elsa by Jakks Pacific
Furreal Friends Starlily, My Magical Unicorn by Hasbro
Girl Scouts Cookie Oven by Wicked Cool Toys
Nancy B's Science Club Black Light Illuminator & Nature's Mysteries Journal by Educational Insights
Nerf Rebelle Arrow Revolution Bow by Hasbro
Shopkins Scoops Ice Cream Truck by Moose Toys
Zoomer Kitty by Spin Master Corp.
Infant/Toddler Toy of the Year
Bright Beats Dance & Move BeatBo by Fisher-Price
Bright Beats Smart Touch Play Space by Fisher-Price
Fold 'N Go Elephant Toy by Playskool
Lil Ocean Explorers 3-in-1 Adventure Course by Little Tikes
Play All Day Elmo by Playskool
Rolligo by Fat Brain Toy Co.
Storytime Theater by Tech 4 Kids
Innovative Toy of the Year
Flipsies Sandy's House & Ocean Cruiser by VTech
i-loom by Wooky Entertainment
Laser Maze Jr. by ThinkFun
Makey Makey Classic by JoyLabz
Meccanoid G15 by Spin Master Corp.
MiPosaur by WowWee
Star Wars Science–Jedi Force Levitator by Uncle Milton Industries
Outdoor Toy of the Year
Firetek Rocket by Zing
Maisto TECH Rock Crawler 3XL by Maisto–Bburago
Micro Mini2Go by Micro Kickboard
Nerf Rebelle Super Soaker Tri Threat Crossbow by Hasbro
Nerf Super Soaker Floodfire Water Blaster by Hasbro
R2-D2 Bubble Machine by Imperial Toy
Razor GFD Fury by Razor USA
Preschool Toy of the Year
Design & Drill Brightworks by Educational Insights
"Doc McStuffins" Pet Vet Checkup Center by Just Play
Guidecraft IO Blocks 114-Piece Set by Guidecraft
"Miles from Tomorrowland" Stellosphere by Tomy International
PlayTape by InRoad Toys
Razor Jr. Lil'Crazy by Razor USA
Uptown Espresso Kitchen by KidKraft
Property of the Year
Jurassic World (Universal Partnerships & Licensing)
Minions (Universal Partnerships & Licensing)
NERF (Hasbro)
"Paw Patrol" (Spin Master)
Shopkins (Moose Toys)
"Skylanders SuperChargers" (Activision Publishing)
Star Wars (Disney/Lucasfilm Licensing)
Specialty Toy of the Year
Boogie Board Play n' Trace Doodle Pad by Kent Displays
Nursery Time Elmo by Gund
Sleepy Seas Sound & Lights Whale by Gund
SpinAgain by Fat Brain Toy Co.
SuperMax the Turtle by Cloud b
Tumble Trax Magnetic Marble Run by Learning Resources
Worry Eaters by The Haywire Group
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