Toy of the Year

VTech® Announces Availability of Interactive New Robotic Puppy, DJ Beat Boxer™

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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CHICAGO, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today VTech® announced the availability of Toy of the Year Finalist, DJ Beat Boxer™, an adorable puppy that lets kids move and groove with beatboxing, mixing music and nurturing play.

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  • "We know kids will love our new pup, DJ Beat Boxer," said Andy Keimach, President, VTech Electronics North America.
  • "As with our other popular robotic pets, DJ Beat Boxer combines interactive technology with nurturing play and offers an exciting new way for kids to have fun with different sounds and beats."
  • DJ Beat Boxer is a pawsome new musical friend.
  • DJ Beat Boxer , recommended for ages 3 years and up, retails for $37.99 and is available now at retailers nationwide.

Explore STEAM Skills with New Playsets from Popular VTech® Marble Rush™ Line, Available Now

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Friday, September 23, 2022
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CHICAGO, Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today VTech® announced the availability of new additions to its popular STEM-based Marble Rush™ line, including the Marble Rush Corkscrew Rush Set™ and Marble Rush Raceway Set. Offering children non-stop fun while stimulating creativity and imagination, the introductory line launched last year and received the esteemed STEAM Toy Accreditation Seal of Approval.

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  • CHICAGO, Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today VTech announced the availability of new additions to its popular STEM-based Marble Rushline, including the Marble Rush Corkscrew Rush Set and Marble Rush Raceway Set.
  • The Marble Rush Corkscrew Rush Set is a 112-piece building set with an electronic corkscrew tumbler that plays an exhilarating musical light show when a marble passes through.
  • With the Marble Rush Raceway Set, the starting gate activates a musical light show as the marbles race down the ramps and through obstacles.
  • The new Marble Rush sets, available now at retailers nationwide, include:
    Marble Rush Corkscrew Rush Set : Construct thrilling stunts, exciting challenges and watch marbles go for a spin with the Marble Rush Corkscrew Rush Set.

VTech® and LeapFrog® Toys Named to The Toy Insider's Hot 20 and STEM 10 Lists

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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CHICAGO, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VTech® and LeapFrog® announced today that 14 products have been selected for The Toy Insider's 17th annual holiday gift guide, a trusted go-to resource for parents and gift-givers. VTech's Level Up Learning Chair™ and LeapFrog's Clean Sweep Learning Caddy™ were named as part of the coveted Hot 20 list, highlighting the top toys children will be asking for this holiday season. VTech's Smart Chart Medical Kit™ and LeapFrog's Magic Adventures Microscope™ were included on the STEM 10 list, featuring toys that encourage science, technology, engineering and math skills to make learning fun. The full holiday gift guide also features six additional VTech products and four additional LeapFrog products.

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  • The full holiday gift guide also features six additional VTech products and four additional LeapFrog products.
  • "We're so happy to be featured in The Toy Insider's popular holiday gift guide and on the exclusive Hot 20 and STEM 10 lists," said Andy Keimach, President, VTech Electronics North America.
  • "The Toy Insider always has a pulse on what's going to be hot for the holiday season and we couldn't agree more that the VTech and LeapFrog toys they included will make great gifts."
  • Additional LeapFrog products named as top holiday toys include My Pal Scout Smarty Paws, Wooden AlphaPup, Tappin' Colors 2-in-1 Xylophone and LeapPods Max.

PLAYMONSTER WINS COVETED TOY OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR CRAFT-TASTIC!

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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Craft-tastic Nature: Scavenger Hunt Potions Conjures up a Specialty Toy of the Year Award!

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  • Craft-tastic Nature: Scavenger Hunt Potions Conjures up a Specialty Toy of the Year Award!
  • BELOIT, Wis, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - PlayMonster Group LLC is proud to announce that Craft-tastic Nature: Scavenger Hunt Potions has been awarded a Toy of the Year (TOTY) Award, the industry's most prestigious honor in the Specialty Toy category.
  • "It's such an honor to know that a toy that brings crafts and activities outdoors has resonated so much with families, enough for it to earn its own Toy of the Year Award!"
  • "We are thrilled to bring the industry together to celebrate the best of the best in toy," said Pamela Mastrota, Executive Director of The Toy Foundation.

Moose Toys Brings Home Back-to-Back Creative Toy of the Year Wins with Magic Mixies Magical Crystal Ball

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Moose Toys , an innovative leader in the toy industry, announced that it won Creative Toy of the Year for Magic Mixies Magical Crystal Ball at The Toy Foundation's Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Moose Toys , an innovative leader in the toy industry, announced that it won Creative Toy of the Year for Magic Mixies Magical Crystal Ball at The Toy Foundation's Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards.
  • We set the bar last year with Magic Mixies Magic Cauldron and raised it even higher with Magic Mixies Magical Crystal Ball," said Paul Solomon, co-owner, Moose Toys.
  • It is especially gratifying given that voting took place before Magic Mixies Magical Crystal Ball was on shelves.
  • With Magic Mixies Magical Crystal Ball, kids have the power to create a Magic Mixie and beckon it to the Crystal Ball using an interactive spellcasting wand.

The Toy Foundation's Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards Celebrate Top Toys & Games

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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DALLAS, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After two years of celebrating virtually, hundreds from the toy community reunited in Dallas, TX tonight for the much-anticipated Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards & Celebration, where the top toys and games of the year were named. Hosted by The Toy Foundation (TTF), the awards program recognizes the industry's creativity and collective philanthropy, with more than $500,000 raised in support of TTF's mission to bring the benefits of play to children in need.

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  • The prestigious awards spotlighted the finalists across 17 categories of play, including collectibles, grown-up, plush, specialty, and the newly created ride-on category.
  • Category winners were determined by votes from Toy Association members, toy retailers (mass and specialty), media, and consumers.
  • The TOTY Awards, now taking place annually in the fall, highlight the industry's support for TTF's programs.
  • The next TOTY Awards will take place September 29, 2023, kicking off Toy Fair week (taking place September 30 to October 3) in New York City.

Bring On Thrill and Adventure: Rollplay Expands Top-Selling Nighthawk Line

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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CANTON, Mass., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rollplay, the award-winning toy innovator, today announced the newest addition to its fan-favorite Nighthawk line of performance ride-ons, the Nighthawk Bolt 12V Ride-On. Geared towards younger riders ages 4 and up, the new Nighthawk Bolt incorporates the line's signature lean-to-steer play technology for exhilarating rides around the neighborhood. The Nighthawk line now includes three unique product offerings and the Nighthawk Storm 12V Ride-On, part of the Nighthawk 12V Collection, was recently named as a 2022 Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards finalist in the "Ride-On Toy" category. The full line will be on display at tomorrow's Holiday of Play event hosted by the Toy Insider.

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  • CANTON, Mass., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rollplay , the award-winning toy innovator, today announced the newest addition to its fan-favorite Nighthawk line of performance ride-ons, the Nighthawk Bolt 12V Ride-On.
  • "We are excited to expand our best-selling Nighthawk line and are sure that the Nighthawk Bolt will offer non-stop fun and action to all riders," said Amy Gartland-Magee, VP of Marketing for Evenflo, the parent company of Rollplay.
  • "The Nighthawk Bolt 12V Ride-On is also our lowest priced Nighthawk to date, offering unlimited thrill to even more children."
  • The Nighthawk line of products includes:
    For younger riders looking to get in on the fun, the Nighthawk Bolt 12V Ride-On has joined the best-selling fleet of Nighthawk vehicles.

Engaging New Infant, Toddler and Preschool Toys from VTech® Available Now

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Monday, September 12, 2022
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CHICAGO, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today VTech® announced the availability of the Smart Chart Medical Kit™, Pop & Spin Mower™ and Toy of the Year Award Finalist Level Up Gaming Chair™, engaging new additions to its expansive infant, toddler, and preschool lines. The exciting new pretend-play toys keep kids engaged in good-for-you play that never runs out of fun!

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  • The exciting new pretend-play toys keep kids engaged in good-for-you play that never runs out of fun!
  • Children can also sit and play by spinning the roller or pressing the light-up buttons to explore gardening themes and colors.
  • Highlights of the latest infant, toddler and preschool toys, available now at major retailers nationwide, include:
    Level Up Gaming Chair : Invite little gamers to get in on the action with the Level Up Gaming Chair.
  • The company also has a broad range of award-winning infant, toddler and preschool products available in 28different languages worldwide, with more than 100 new products introduced every year.

Shannon Lanier, Gayle Bass, Elizabeth Werner, Suki Krishman Join Knocking As Hosts

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Knocking, a company that produces e-commerce for all media, today announced that Shannon LaNier, Gayle Bass, Elizabeth Werner and Sukanya Krishman have joined as hosts. Knocking is a leader in producing content and commerce for media companies to create new connections with their audiences through compelling segments featuring new, popular and exclusive products.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Knocking , a company that produces e-commerce for all media, today announced that Shannon LaNier, Gayle Bass, Elizabeth Werner and Sukanya Krishman have joined as hosts.
  • "Shannon, Gayle, Elizabeth and Suki are all highly-regarded professionals across news and media and are beloved hosts to consumer audiences.
  • Gayle Bass, former host of the nationally syndicated TV show "RightThisMinute," along with lifestyle expert Elizabeth Werner, are currently hosting CBS Mornings Deals.
  • About Knocking Knocking is an e-commerce company with an award-winning in-house production team at Knocking Studio.

Five VTech® and LeapFrog® Toys Selected as Esteemed Toy of the Year Award Finalists

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Monday, August 15, 2022
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CHICAGO, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today VTech and LeapFrog announced five products are finalists for The Toy Foundation's Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards.

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  • CHICAGO, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today VTech and LeapFrog announced five products are finalists for The Toy Foundation's Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards.
  • VTech's Level Up Gaming Chair and LeapFrog's 100 Things That Go book are both finalists for Infant/Toddler Toy of the Year.
  • Additionally, the VTech DJ Beat Boxer and LeapFrog My Pal Scout Smarty Paws have both been nominated for Plush Toy of the Year.
  • Additional details about VTech and LeapFrog TOTY finalists can be found at www.vtechkids.com and www.leapfrog.com .