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From Holiday Wish List to Shopping Cart: The Toy Insider™ Experts Share Savvy Tips to Shop Smart & Save Big on Hot Toys

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Monday, November 20, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Toy Insider, the toy industry's most influential organization and a trusted go-to source for parents and gift-givers, shared its expert tips to secure the hottest toys topping kids' wish lists, just in time for the busiest holiday shopping days of the year.

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  • With Black Friday and Cyber Monday just around the corner, The Toy Insider also rounded up the best deals to help shoppers save big on hot toys, games and gifts.
  • "Our team of experts has pulled together our top shopping tips for stress-free holiday toy shopping and getting the best bargain—so you get even more bang for your buck in the end!"
  • Take advantage of big sale days, like Black Friday and Cyber Monday, to check some pricier items off your list.
  • Buy trusted brands and avoid third-party resellers: Use the Toy Insider's Holiday Gift Guide (including our 12 Under $20 hot list !)

TikTok: @ your fingertips

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

LONDON, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fingerlings are the oh-so-cute toys that have today been revealed as one of 2023's DreamToys. Voted for by a panel of retailers, the annual DreamToys line-up is the definitive list of top toys for Christmas. Unlike other winning toys, however, Fingerlings was developed for fans by fans through a global brainstorm on TikTok!

Key Points: 
  • Voted for by a panel of retailers, the annual DreamToys line-up is the definitive list of top toys for Christmas.
  • Unlike other winning toys, however, Fingerlings was developed for fans by fans through a global brainstorm on TikTok!
  • Syd quickly got to work, taking the advice of her followers to create a new era of "Friendship @ your fingertips".
  • They're as passionate about toys as I am, so they see it as an opportunity to help create their dream toys!

Dog-E, the one-in-a-million robot dog, makes the DreamToys 2023 list

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

LONDON, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dog-E has today been announced as part of the hotly-anticipated DreamToys 2023 line-up – a list of top Christmas toys voted for by an expert panel of retailers.

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  • LONDON, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dog-E has today been announced as part of the hotly-anticipated DreamToys 2023 line-up – a list of top Christmas toys voted for by an expert panel of retailers.
  • But what sets Dog-E apart from other toys on the list?
  • This Christmas, thousands of excited kids will open the same interactive pet, yet each of them will reveal a toy that's totally unique.
  • Dog-E moves and sounds like a real dog with a cute forward run, wagging tail and over 200 sounds and reactions.

What's Trending in the Toy Box? The Toy Insider™ Experts Dish on What's Hot to Help Holiday Shoppers Find Toys Sure to "Wow" Kids and Kidults

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

 NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Toy Insider, the toy industry's most influential organization and a trusted go-to resource for parents and gift-givers, revealed the top toy trends of 2023 and expert toy picks from each trend for effortless holiday shopping. As inflation persists in toy aisles this holiday season, consumers should prepare to add a couple more dollars to their budget and shop early to find trending toys at the best price.

Key Points: 
  • "We're seeing trusted classics—dolls, stuffed animals, active toys and activity kits—undergo a modern-day renaissance for today's kids.
  • Plus, a rapidly growing assortment of options for adults proves grown-ups just want to have fun, too!"
  • Shoppers can choose from a wide range of trending toys, with something for every budget, using The Toy Insider's 18th annual Holiday Gift Guide .
  • More grownups are playing with toys than ever, and toy companies are making toys with kids at heart in mind.

The Best in the Toy Industry Takes Center Stage at the 2023 Toy of the Year® Awards

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Saturday, September 30, 2023

Hosted by and in support of The Toy Foundation™ (TTF), the TOTY Awards are an opportunity for the toy industry to unite behind their Foundation's work delivering the extraordinary benefits of play to children in need.

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  • Hosted by and in support of The Toy Foundation™ (TTF), the TOTY Awards are an opportunity for the toy industry to unite behind their Foundation's work delivering the extraordinary benefits of play to children in need.
  • The TOTY Awards' Presenting Sponsors — Amazon, Mattel, Inc., and Spin Master — all joined TTF on stage to highlight the importance and impact of the mission partners' work.
  • "Our collective love of play — and the fun it creates — made the TOTY Awards an unforgettable night.
  • Congratulations to our award winners and luminaries who are moving the industry forward and thank you to all who attended.

Fingerlings Spread Positivity with "Go Bananas for Friendship" Campaign

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

MONTREAL, Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fingerlings encourage the world to Go Bananas for Friendship on August 11th to celebrate "Fingerlings Friday'' with the help of YouTube megastars, Jordan and Salish Matter, along with 150 additional content creators. Staying true to their message of Friendship @ Your Fingertips, the campaign celebrates the new heart-to-heart connection feature, a fresh twist on the bestselling play pattern that saw Fingerlings win the 2018 Toy of the Year (TOTY) Award. 

Key Points: 
  • One of the Hottest Toys of Year, Fingerlings by WowWee are back with new features and a heart-to-heart connection.
  • Jordan and Salish Matter anchor the campaign with a hilarious and heartwarming transformation challenge.
  • said Sydney Wiseman, Vice President of Brand Development and Creative Strategy at WowWee, and creator of Fingerlings.
  • Stay tuned for new characters and Fingerlings toys to collect this fall – including Lulu the Unicorn!

Stretch Your Dollars Further with The Toy Insider's 2023 Spring & Summer Gift Guide

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

NEW YORK, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Toy Insider, the toy industry's most influential organization and a trusted go-to source for parents and gift-givers, launched its 2023 Spring & Summer Gift Guide online at thetoyinsider.com so families can stock up on the best toys and entertainment as temperatures rise. This year's annual guide has more than 250 toys from more than 120 toymakers, with dozens of travel and budget-friendly finds, toys that teach, screen-free options, outdoor play must-haves, and water toys for summertime splashing.

Key Points: 
  • "With affordability still at the top of parents' minds, we made sure that this year's Spring & Summer Gift Guide is stuffed with options that are both easy on the wallet and pack in endless hours of playtime!
  • More than 70% of the guide is made up of toys under $50, with more than 130 products under $25.
  • Grouped by category and age, the guide includes something for every kid, including fans of CoComelon, Jurassic World and Super Mario Bros.
  • Toy Insider Picks: Play-Doh Kitchen Creations Magical Mixer Playset (Hasbro), Pretendables Lemonade Time Set (Fat Brain Toys)
    The Toy Insider's Spring & Summer Gift Guide is available on the newly redesigned thetoyinsider.com , providing easier access to hot toys and games than ever before.

WOWWEE MAKES A SPLASH! EXPANDS PARTNERSHIP WITH HASBRO ON NERF SUPER SOAKER ACTION TOYS AND OUTDOOR SPLASH GAMES

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Monday, March 20, 2023

MONTREAL, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WowWee®, a leading manufacturer of innovative consumer entertainment products, and global branded entertainment leader Hasbro®, today announced their expanded partnership to bring more classic HASBRO GAMING products to the outdoor play space & unleash the ultimate soak with innovative new NERF SUPER SOAKER products.

Key Points: 
  • WowWee introduces new classic Hasbro gaming and action toys reimagined for backyard SPLASH fun!
  • After making a big splash with outdoor games in 2022, led by the Outdoor Toy of the Year (TOTY) Award winner Twister Splash, WowWee expands its offerings of SPLASH GAMES with reimagined outdoor versions of more favorite family games.
  • And, new Twister JR Splash and Battleship Splash join previously introduced Twister Splash, Operation Splash, and Crocodile Dentist Splash.
  • With even more SPLASH HASBRO GAMING and NERF SUPER SOAKER items launching this spring, it's time for kids and families to bring on the splash all year long!

GRAMMY® Gift Lounge Returns to Los Angeles With Gifts that Focus on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Philanthropy

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Friday, January 27, 2023

"We are excited to be back in Los Angeles and to once again be creating amazing GRAMMY gift magic," says Distinctive Assets founder Lash Fary.

Key Points: 
  • "We are excited to be back in Los Angeles and to once again be creating amazing GRAMMY gift magic," says Distinctive Assets founder Lash Fary.
  • "While our gifts are known far and wide for being fun, fabulous, useful and unique, they also serve a grander purpose.
  • The Lounge will also feature the entire transformative micro-molecule product line based on human stem cell science from Miage Skincare.
  • The GRAMMY Awards® will be held on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

WowWee Announces Partnership with Character Options on MINTiD Dog-E, The One In A Million Robot Dog

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Friday, January 20, 2023

MONTREAL, Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In the wake of a highly successful launch earlier this month, WowWee has announced a strategic partnership with Character Options to bring their new robot dog, MINTiD Dog-E, to the United Kingdom.

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  • MONTREAL, Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In the wake of a highly successful launch earlier this month, WowWee has announced a strategic partnership with Character Options to bring their new robot dog, MINTiD Dog-E, to the United Kingdom.
  • "We are thrilled to be working with WowWee on this innovative new toy and can't wait to showcase MINTiD Dog-E™ to our retail partners at London Toy Fair."
  • "WowWee and Character Options have a longstanding relationship that dates back to the original launch of Robosapien in 2004" added Michael Yanofsky, VP Sales at WowWee.
  • Dog-E™ is a groundbreaking robot dog that is unique to every owner as a result of over 10 million possible combinations of colorful lights, sounds and personality traits.