Toy of the Year

Four Toy Industry Icons to be Inducted into 2022 Toy Industry Hall of Fame

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021
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Wann has also elevated charitable work within the toy industry, working with The Toy Foundation and in community support initiatives led by his companies.

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  • Wann has also elevated charitable work within the toy industry, working with The Toy Foundation and in community support initiatives led by his companies.
  • The 2022 Toy Industry Hall of Fame inductees will be honored during the 22nd annual Toy of the Year Awards (TOTY) on Friday, February 18, 2022.
  • The Toy Industry Hall of Fame lives alongside the National Toy Hall of Fame in a special exhibit at The Strong in Rochester, NY.
  • In 1984, the Toy Industry Hall of Fame was established to recognize the people who have brought the value of play to the lives of children and adults.

Toy Association Announces Board & Executive Committee Members During Virtual Annual General Meeting

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Thursday, March 11, 2021
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The announcement was made during The Toy Association's Annual General Meeting, which was held virtually on Zoom Wednesday, March 10 and open to all Toy Association members.

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  • The announcement was made during The Toy Association's Annual General Meeting, which was held virtually on Zoom Wednesday, March 10 and open to all Toy Association members.
  • Toy Association President & CEO Steve Pasierb will continue to serve on the Executive Committee in an ex officio role.
  • The Toy Association leads the health and growth of the U.S. toy industry, which has an annual U.S. economic impact of $98.2 billion, and its roughly 1,000 members drive the annual $32 billion U.S. domestic toy market.
  • 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.

The Toy Book™ Releases Its 37th Annual BIG Book

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
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The Toy Book 's BIG Book is typically revealed at Toy Fair New York, the biggest toy trade show of the year, which was canceled for the first time in more than 75 years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • The Toy Book 's BIG Book is typically revealed at Toy Fair New York, the biggest toy trade show of the year, which was canceled for the first time in more than 75 years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The Toy Book's BIG Book addresses industry concerns and biting issues such as:
    Will the U.S. toy industry be able to maintain record-breaking growth this year?
  • Stories and highlights from the Toy Book 's BIG Book include:
    State of the Industry Q&A: Get anupdate from 35 industry leaders, manufacturers, and retailers as they weigh in on toy trends, challenges, industry shiftsand more.
  • Since 1984, the Toy Book has been the authority on news, trends, new products, and happenings in the toy world.

Toy Association Announces Top Toy Trends Of 2021

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
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NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --After a historic year that saw U.S. toy sales skyrocket with millions of families stuck at home, The Toy Association today unveiled the top toy trends that are expected to drive industry sales in 2021.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --After a historic year that saw U.S. toy sales skyrocket with millions of families stuck at home, The Toy Association today unveiled the top toy trends that are expected to drive industry sales in 2021.
  • The announcement was made during The Toy Association's virtual Toy Trends Briefing , which can now be viewed online .
  • Normally held at Toy Fair New York (postponed until February 2022), The Toy Association's Toy Trends Briefing annually attracts media, buyers, and other industry professionals who want to see the latest developments in toys and play.
  • 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.

Mattel Honored with Four 2021 “Toy of the Year” Awards

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Saturday, February 13, 2021
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Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today that the company has been honored with four Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards at the annual ceremony hosted by The Toy Association recognizing the most outstanding, unique and creative toy introductions from the past year.

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  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today that the company has been honored with four Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards at the annual ceremony hosted by The Toy Association recognizing the most outstanding, unique and creative toy introductions from the past year.
  • In addition to presenting the annual awards, the event celebrated the induction of toy industry trailblazers into the esteemed Toy Industry Hall of Fame , including American Girl founder, Pleasant T. Rowland.
  • The Toy of the Year Awards are based on votes from expert judges comprised of toy retailers, media, Toy Association members, and consumers.
  • The Toy of the Year Awards, known as the Oscars of the toy industry, annually recognize the top toys and games on the market.

Toy Association Announces 2021 Toy of the Year Award Winners

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Saturday, February 13, 2021
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The toy also won for "Innovative Toy of the Year."

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  • The toy also won for "Innovative Toy of the Year."
  • Category winners were then determined based on votes from toy retailers (mass and specialty), media, Toy Association members, and consumers.
  • The Toy Association leads the health and growth of the U.S. toy industry, which has an annual U.S. economic impact of $98.2 billion, and its roughly 1,000 members drive the annual $32 billion U.S. domestic toy market.
  • 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.

Spin Master Receives Toy of The Year Award for PAW Patrol Dino Patroller

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Friday, February 12, 2021
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TORONTO, Feb. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Spin Master Corp. (TSX: TOY)( www.spinmaster.com ), a leading global children's entertainment company, received a Toy of the Year (TOTY) Award, at a virtual event hosted by The Toy Association on Friday, February 12, 2021.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Spin Master Corp. (TSX: TOY)( www.spinmaster.com ), a leading global children's entertainment company, received a Toy of the Year (TOTY) Award, at a virtual event hosted by The Toy Association on Friday, February 12, 2021.
  • Bringing home the prestigious award is PAW Patrol Dino Patroller for Preschool Toy of the Year.
  • In 2021, Spin Master received a total of five TOTY nominations across five categories: License of the Year PAW Patrol: Dino Rescue, Action Figure of the Year Batman 4" Action Figures, Vehicle Toy of the Year Monster Jam Megalodon Storm RC, Creative Toy of the Year Kinetic Sand Sandwhirlz Set, and Preschool Toy of the Year PAW PatrolDino Patroller.
  • Spin Master is best known for award-winning brands PAW Patrol, Bakugan, Kinetic Sand, Air Hogs, Hatchimals, Rubik's Cube and GUND, and is the toy licensee for other popular properties.

Spin Master Receives Five Toy of the Year Nominations as The Toy Association Unveils 2021 Finalists

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Thursday, October 29, 2020
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TORONTO, Oct. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -Spin Master Corp. (TSX: TOY)( www.spinmaster.com ), a leading global children's entertainment company, continues to build on its legacy of innovation, receiving five nominations for the 2021 Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -Spin Master Corp. (TSX: TOY)( www.spinmaster.com ), a leading global children's entertainment company, continues to build on its legacy of innovation, receiving five nominations for the 2021 Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards.
  • The finalists were announced today by The Toy Association, bringing the total TOTY nominations Spin Master has received to date to 115.
  • The winners of the 2021 TOTY Awards will be unveiled by The Toy Association on February 12, 2021 during a virtual awards ceremony event.
  • Spin Master is best known for award-winning brands PAW Patrol, Bakugan, Kinetic Sand, Air Hogs, Hatchimals and GUND, and is the toy licensee for other popular properties.

The Toy Association Unveils "Toy Fair Everywhere"

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Thursday, April 9, 2020
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They were not created to replace our existing face-to-face marketplaces (Toy Fair New York and Toy Fair Dallas) but to supplement them and help bridge the gap in industry engagement.

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  • They were not created to replace our existing face-to-face marketplaces (Toy Fair New York and Toy Fair Dallas) but to supplement them and help bridge the gap in industry engagement.
  • The Toy Association has the reach, the resources, and the responsibility to play this role for the toy and play community."
  • Further replicating the in-person Toy Fair experiences online, Toy Fair Everywhere will also feature relevant and timely educational sessions and other engaging special events, both live and pre-recorded, that highlight the resiliency, drive, and passion of the global toy community.
  • 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 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.

ZURU's Rainbocorn Plush Named People's Choice At Toy Of The Year Gala

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Sunday, February 23, 2020
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ZURU Rainbocorns Sequin Surprise features ten layers of surprises, including quirky scented plush with a unique reversible sequin heart accessory, a hatching certificate, charm bracelet, Rainbocorn Poop compound and much more.

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  • ZURU Rainbocorns Sequin Surprise features ten layers of surprises, including quirky scented plush with a unique reversible sequin heart accessory, a hatching certificate, charm bracelet, Rainbocorn Poop compound and much more.
  • "What an incredible honor to have Rainbocorns win the fan-favorite People's Choice award," said Anna Mowbray, COO, ZURU.
  • Often referred to as the "Oscars" of the toy industry, the Toy of The Year Awards (TOTY) event kicked off Toy Fair Week.
  • Category winners were selected based on votes from toy retailers, media, Toy Association members, and consumers.