Toy of the Year

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

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Monday, November 8, 2021

CHICAGO, Nov. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today VTech and LeapFrog announced six products are finalists for the 2022 Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards from The Toy Association.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today VTech and LeapFrog announced six products are finalists for the 2022 Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards from The Toy Association.
  • VTech's Sort & Recycle Ride-On Truck and LeapFrog's Choppin' Fun Learning Pot are both finalists for Infant/Toddler Toy of the Year.
  • Additionally, the VTech KidiZoom PrintCam and LeapFrog LeapLand Adventures have both been nominated for Preschool Toy of the Year.
  • Additional details about VTech and LeapFrog TOTY finalists can be found at www.vtechkids.com and www.leapfrog.com .

Finalists Unveiled for 2022 Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards

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Monday, November 8, 2021

Voting will close January 4, 2022, and every vote cast serves as an entry in the TOTY sweepstakes, giving consumers a chance to take home the winning toy in each category!

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  • Voting will close January 4, 2022, and every vote cast serves as an entry in the TOTY sweepstakes, giving consumers a chance to take home the winning toy in each category!
  • Twenty-three judges, including toy and play experts, retailers, academics, and journalists reviewed and ranked the products in categories relevant to their areas of expertise before determining the finalists.
  • Winners will be announced at The Toy Foundation's TOTY Awards gala on Friday, February 18, 2022.
  • The celebration will include the induction of four industry trailblazers into the esteemed Toy Industry Hall of Fame and shine a spotlight on the inspiring philanthropic work of the toy industry and The Toy Foundation.

VTech® KidiZoom® PrintCam™ and LeapFrog® Choppin' Fun Learning Pot™ Selected as Most Wanted Toys by TTPM

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Monday, November 1, 2021

CHICAGO, Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today VTech® and LeapFrog® announced their KidiZoom® PrintCam™ and LeapFrog® Choppin' Fun Learning Pot™ were named to the TTPM Holiday Most Wanted List, predicting the hottest toys of the year. This year's list was divided into four categories, with VTech and LeapFrog being selected for the Learning & Developmental Play Hot Dozen™ list by TTPM, a leading video product reviewer for toys, baby and pet gear.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today VTech and LeapFrog announced their KidiZoom PrintCam and LeapFrog Choppin' Fun Learning Pot were named to the TTPM Holiday Most Wanted List, predicting the hottest toys of the year.
  • And, our Choppin' Fun Learning Pot combines playtime and learning, with food pieces that are 85% plant-based plastic made from renewable sources, contributing to our ongoing sustainability goals."
  • LeapFrog's Choppin' Fun Learning Pot is an interactive cooking pot that comes with snap-apart veggies, utensils and a cutting board that all store in or on the pot.
  • "We think the KidiZoom PrintCam and Choppin' Fun Learning Pot both deserved a spot in our Hot Dozen."

Hot Holiday Trends Announced By The Toy Association

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021

NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Toy Association trends team today unveiled the hottest toy trends of the '21 holiday season, offering an inside look at some of the fastest growing fads in the toy & play space from innovative takes on fidget toys to toys that promote kindness and sustainable lifestyles.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Toy Association trends team today unveiled the hottest toy trends of the '21 holiday season, offering an inside look at some of the fastest growing fads in the toy & play space from innovative takes on fidget toys to toys that promote kindness and sustainable lifestyles.
  • The Toy Association trends team virtually previewed hundreds of products that will be hitting shelves this holiday to determine what will be topping wish lists, taking into account how the 2021 toy trends announced by the team earlier this year have evolved.
  • The Toy Association's trends team will present its 2022 Toy Trends Briefing at Toy Fair New York (February 18-22, 2022).
  • As a global leader, The Toy Association produces the world-renowned Toy Fair New York and Toy Fair Dallas; advocates on behalf of members around the world; sustains the Canadian The Toy Association; acts as secretariat for the International Council of Toy Industries and International Toy Industry CEO Roundtable; and chairs the committee that reviews and revises America's widely emulated ASTM F963 toy safety standard.

VTech's KidiZoom® PrintCam™ and Hover Pup™ Chosen for Top-Rated by Kids Toy List

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Thursday, September 30, 2021

CHICAGO, Sept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today VTech announced two toys have been named to Walmart's Top-Rated by Kids Toy List.

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  • CHICAGO, Sept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today VTech announced two toys have been named to Walmart's Top-Rated by Kids Toy List.
  • VTech's KidiZoom PrintCam was featured in the Edutainment Expression category, highlighting toys that merge the worlds of learning and play to express creativity, while the Hover Pup was showcased in the Not-So-Pretend Pets category, including fun, interactive toy pets.
  • "Walmart's Top-Rated by Kids Toy List is a great program to help point gift-givers in the right direction by recognizing toys that have already been given the seal of approval from kids!"
  • With the KidiZoom PrintCam , kids can preview their photos on the 2.4" color screen and print regular or panoramic photos in black and white instantly.

VTech® KidiZoom® PrintCam™ and LeapFrog® Choppin' Fun Learning Pot™ Named to The Toy Insider's Hot 20 List of Hottest Holiday Toys

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

VTech's KidiZoom PrintCam and LeapFrog's Choppin' Fun Learning Pot were named as part of the coveted Hot 20 list, highlighting the top toys children will be asking for this holiday season.

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  • VTech's KidiZoom PrintCam and LeapFrog's Choppin' Fun Learning Pot were named as part of the coveted Hot 20 list, highlighting the top toys children will be asking for this holiday season.
  • LeapFrog's Choppin' Fun Learning Pot is an interactive cooking pot that comes with snap-apart veggies, utensils and a cutting board that all store in or on the pot.
  • "We can always count on VTech and LeapFrog to deliver fun, engaging toys that keep kids busy playing and learning!
  • As a pioneer in the learning toy category, VTech develops high-quality, innovative educational products that enrich children's development and make learning fun.

Learning Resources Introduces Coding Critters™ MagiCoders - An Enchanting Twist On Stem Learning For Preschoolers

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021

VERNON HILLS, Ill., Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning Resources ,an award winning educational toy company, today announced Coding Critters MagiCoders is now available for purchase on Learning Resources' website, Amazon, Target.com and other retailers.

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  • VERNON HILLS, Ill., Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning Resources ,an award winning educational toy company, today announced Coding Critters MagiCoders is now available for purchase on Learning Resources' website, Amazon, Target.com and other retailers.
  • The magical journey with the new MagiCoders begins right out of the box as kids use their imagination to learn the fundamentals of coding.
  • Coding Critters MagiCoders are available for purchase on LearningResources.com for a suggested retail price of $54.99.
  • Discover countless ways to learn through play with our award-winning products, including Toy of the Year winners Tumble Trax, Botley the Coding Robot, and Coding Critters

VTech® KidiZoom® Smartwatch DX3, Next Generation of the Best-Selling Smartwatch for Kids*, Available Now

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

CHICAGO, Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today VTech announced the availability of the KidiZoom Smartwatch DX3, the next generation of the best-selling kids' smartwatch for the past three years*.

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  • CHICAGO, Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today VTech announced the availability of the KidiZoom Smartwatch DX3, the next generation of the best-selling kids' smartwatch for the past three years*.
  • "Our KidiZoom Smartwatch line has always had the latest, coolest tech adults even tell us they wish their smartwatch had the same features and this year's KidiZoom Smartwatch DX3 is no exception!"
  • The kid-friendly KidiZoom Smartwatch DX3 features two cameras for pictures, selfies and videos plus one- and two-player games, daily reminders and an LED that doubles as a flash and flashlight.
  • The KidiZoom Smartwatch DX3 is recommended for ages 4 years and up and comes in a variety of colors, such as blue, purple, pink and black.

New VTech® KidiZoom® PrintCam™ Lets Kids Print Photos Instantly

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

CHICAGO, Sept. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today VTech announced the availability of its newest, on-trend KidiTech product, the KidiZoom PrintCam.

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  • CHICAGO, Sept. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today VTech announced the availability of its newest, on-trend KidiTech product, the KidiZoom PrintCam.
  • This kid-friendly, age-appropriate digital camera joins VTech's award-winning line of children's electronics and lets kids create instant black and white photos using cost-effective thermal paper.
  • "Our KidiZoom PrintCam offers a tremendous value to parents, providing them with inexpensive photo prints while giving kids the joy and satisfaction of seeing their visions instantly printed on paper."
  • With the KidiZoom PrintCam, kids can preview their photos on the 2.4" color screen and print regular or panoramic photos in black and white instantly.

VTech® Offers Non-Stop Action with Introduction of New Marble Rush™ Line

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Friday, September 3, 2021

CHICAGO, Sept. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today VTech announced the availability of Marble Rush, its new building line with thrilling stunts and challenges that create a rush of non-stop action.

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  • CHICAGO, Sept. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today VTech announced the availability of Marble Rush, its new building line with thrilling stunts and challenges that create a rush of non-stop action.
  • "We are so excited to put our own spin on marble play with the introduction of our Marble Rush line," said Andy Keimach, President, VTech Electronics North America.
  • The introductory line includes:
    Marble Rush Ultimate Set: Roll through thrilling stunts and exciting challenges with the Marble Rush Ultimate Set.
  • ($47.99)
    Marble Rush Launchpad Set: Build thrilling stunts, exciting challenges and help marbles take off with the Marble Rush Launchpad Set.