2013 TOTY Winners
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Toy of the Year | People's Choice Award |
Activity Toy | Boy Toy | e-Connected Toy | Educational Toy | Girl Toy | Game | Infant/Toddler Toy | Innovative Toy | Outdoor Toy | Preschool Toy | Property | Specialty Toy
TOY OF THE YEAR
The best toy of the year.
WINNER: LEGO® Friends by The LEGO Group
People's Choice Award
The best toy of the year.
WINNER: LeapPad2™ - LeapFrog Enterprises
ACTIVITY TOY OF THE YEAR
The best toy that inspires creative play through various forms of activity.
WINNER: LEGO® Friends by The LEGO Group
Other Nominees:
- Blingles™ Bling Studio by Moose Toys
- Cake Pops by Bakerella Ultimate Cake Pops Set by SRM Entertainment LTD.
- Digital Light Designer by Crayola
- LiteBrix™ by Cra-z-Art®
- Monster High® Create-A-Monster Design Lab by Mattel, Inc.
BOY TOY OF THE YEAR
The best toy developed specifically for boys of any age, not including r/c, ride-on and other vehicles.
WINNER: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shellraiser by Playmates Toys
Other Nominees:
- Air Hogs Battle Tracker™ by Spin Master Ltd.
- HEXBUG® Warriors Battling Robots Battle Stadium by Innovation First International
- Hot Wheels® Ballistiks™ by Mattel, Inc.
- LEGO® Ninjago by The LEGO Group
- Nerf N-Strike Elite Hail-Fire Blaster by Hasbro, Inc.
- Skylanders Giants™ by Activision Publishing, Inc.
E-Connected TOY OF THE YEAR
The best toy that through play help children develop special skills and/or knowledge.
WINNER: Skylanders Giants™ by Activision Publishing, Inc.
Other Nominees:
- Animal Planet Wildlands by Nukotoys
- Furby by Hasbro, Inc.
- Kurio7 by Techno Source, a division of LF Products (a Li & Fung Company)
- Life of George by The LEGO Group
- Sphero® by Orbotix
- StoryBots™ Starring You® StoryBooks by JibJab Media Inc.
EDUCATIONAL TOY OF THE YEAR
The best toy that through play help children develop special skills and/or knowledge.
WINNER: LeapPad2™ - LeapFrog Enterprises
Other Nominees:
- InnoTab® 2 by VTech Electronics North America, LLC
- Leapster GS Explorer by LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.
- LEGO® Architecture by The LEGO Group
- Roll & Play™ by ThinkFun Inc.
- Spectacular Science by Thames & Kosmos
- Zingo!® Sight Words by ThinkFun Inc.
GAME OF THE YEAR
Including children's board, card, CD-ROM or electronic game formats. (For CD-ROM or electronic games, formats must have ESRB's "Early Childhood" rating: content may be suitable for persons ages 3 and older. Contains no materials that parents would find inappropriate.)
WINNER: Perplexus™ Epic by PlaSmart Inc.
Other Nominees:
- Disney Jake and the Never Land Pirates Never Land Challenge Game by Wonder Forge, Inc
- Don’t Rock the Boat™ by Patch Products
- Fibber™ by Spin Master Ltd
- Skylanders Giants™ by Activision Publishing, Inc.
- Spot It Jr. Animals by Blue Orange Games
- The Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game™ by Educational Insights
GIRL TOY OF THE YEAR
The best toy developed specifically for girls of any age.
WINNER: Rainbow Loom® by Choon’s Design LLC
Other Nominees:
- Disney Princess Cinderella Magic Lights Dress by Creative Designs International (CDI), a division of JAKKS Pacific
- Doc McStuffins “Time For Your Check-Up” Doll by Just Play
- Furby by Hasbro, Inc.
- Furreal Friends Baby Butterscotch, My Magical Show Pony by Hasbro, Inc.
- La Dee Da™ by Spin Master Ltd
- LEGO® Friends by The LEGO Group
- Monster High® High School by Mattel, Inc.
INFANT/TODDLER TOY OF THE YEAR
The best toy developed for infant and/or preschool children.
WINNER: Tranquil Turtle™ by Cloud b
Other Nominees:
- Alphabet Activity Cube™ by VTech Electronics North America, LLC
- Cruise & Groove Ballapalooza™ by Fisher-Price, Inc.
- LEGO® Duplo Creative Sorter by The LEGO
- GroupRock*tivity walk ‘n roll rider by PLAYSKOOL
- Roll & Play™ by ThinkFun Inc.
- Woofer™ by B. toys by Battat
INNOVATIVE TOY OF THE YEAR
The best toy that combines the most unique blend of innovative technology and play value for children today.
WINNER: Digital Light Designer by Crayola
Other Nominees:
- 4D Cityscape Time Puzzles by 4D Cityscape Puzzles Inc.
- Furby by Hasbro, Inc.
- Illumivor Mecha-Shark by Skyrocket Toys
- LeapPad2™ by LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.
- Nerf Firevision Sports Football Set by Hasbro, Inc.
- Swish™ by ThinkFun Inc.
OUTDOOR TOY OF THE YEAR
The best toy designed for outdoor play.
WINNER: The Original Big Wheel by JAKKS Pacific
Other Nominees:
- Fuze Wheel Writer by Skyrocket Toys
- Little Tikes® Cozy Couple Go Bubbles by Imperial Toy
- Nat Geo WILD™ Anteater Bug Vac™ by Uncle Milton Industries
- Nerf Firevision Sports Football Set by Hasbro, Inc.Razor®
- FlashRider™ 360 by Razor USA LLC
- YBIKE Explorer by National Sporting Goods
PRESCHOOL TOY OF THE YEAR
For toys created for children of any age that have a considerable electronic component involved. This includes "plug 'n play" and interactive videos.
WINNER: Doc McStuffins “Time For Your Check-Up” Doll by Just Play
Other Nominees:
- Chuggington Die-Cast Railway by Wilson and TOMY
- Disney Princess Songs Palace by Little People® by Fisher-Price, Inc.
- LeapPad2™ by LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.
- Servin’ Surprises™ Kitchen & Table by Fisher-Price, Inc.
- Switch & Go Dinos™ by VTech Electronics North America, LLC
- Symphony in B.™ by B. toys by Battat
PROPERTY OF THE YEAR
The licensor that had the greatest success spreading its brand or property throughout the industry while generating interest and excitement.
WINNER: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Nickelodeon)
Other Nominees:
- Barbie® (Mattel, Inc.)
- Disney Princess-Cinderella (Disney Consumer Products )
- LEGO® Ninjago (The LEGO Group / Ninjago)
- Marvel’s The Avengers™ (Disney Consumer Products)
- Monster High™ (Mattel, Inc.)Skylanders Giants™ (Activision Publishing, Inc.)
SPECIALTY TOY OF THE YEAR
The best toy primarily distributed through specialty retailers.
WINNER: Rainbow Loom® by Choon’s Design LLC
Other Nominees:
- 4D Cityscape Time Puzzles by 4D Cityscape Puzzles Inc.
- All Duct Out by ALEX Toys
- Fashion Angels Color Rox Hair Chox™ by Fashion Angels Enterprises™
- Fastrack by Blue Orange Games
- Loopdedoo® Kit by Ann Williams
- Playmobil E-Rangers Headquarters by Playmobil