2014 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: Rainbow Loom® by Choon’s Design LLC
People's Choice Award
The best toy of the year.
WINNER: GoldieBlox™ and the Spinning Machine by GoldieBlox™ Inc.
ACTIVITY TOY OF THE YEAR
The best toy that inspires creative play through various forms of activity.
WINNER: Rainbow Loom® by Choon’s Design LLC
Other Nominees:
- Hot Wheels® Car Maker by Mattel, Inc.
- Crayola Melt ‘n Mold Factory by Crayola
- LEGO® Minecraft by The LEGO Group
- PLAY-DOH PERFECT TWIST ICE CREAM Playset by Hasbro, Inc.
- GLITZI GLOBES™ GLITZI SHOWCASE by Moose Toys
- Spirograph™ Deluxe Kit by Kahootz Toys
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: Despicable Me 2™ Special Feature Minion Dave Talking Action Figure by Thinkway Toys©
Other Nominees:
- Battroborg 3-in-1 Battle Arena by TOMY
- DISNEY INFINITY by DISNEY
- LEGO Legends of Chima™ by The LEGO Group
- Skylanders SWAP Force™ by Activision Publishing, Inc..
- TRANSFORMERS™ CONSTRUCT-BOTS by Hasbro, Inc.
- Disney© Planes U-Command® Supercharged Dusty by Thinkway Toys©
E-Connected TOY OF THE YEAR
The best toy that through play help children develop special skills and/or knowledge.
WINNER: LeapPad Ultra™ by LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.
Other Nominees:
- LEGO® MINDSTORMS® EV3 by The LEGO Group
- Skylanders SWAP Force™ by Activision Publishing, Inc.
- DISNEY INFINITY by DISNEY
- Barbie® Digital Makeover by Mattel, Inc.
- Kurio Touch 4s Handheld by Techno Source
- Photo Mix & Mash by Crayola
EDUCATIONAL TOY OF THE YEAR
The best toy that through play help children develop special skills and/or knowledge.
WINNER: GoldieBlox™ and the Spinning Machine by GoldieBlox™ Inc.
Other Nominees:
- LeapPad Ultra™ by LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.
- LeapReader™ by LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.
- LEGO® MINDSTORMS® EV3 by The LEGO Group
- Demolition Lab: Triple Blast Warehouse by SmartLab Toys
- Magformers® 62 Piece Set by Magformers, LLC
- Nancy B’s Science Club MoonScope™ and Sky Gazer’s Activity Journal by Educational Insights®
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: BOOM BOOM BALLOON™ by SPIN MASTER LTD
Other Nominees:
- Chain Letters® by Patch Products
- DRAW SOMETHING™ PARTY Game by Hasbro Inc.
- HEDBANZ ACT UP by SPIN MASTER LTD
- Settlers of Catan® by Mayfair Games
- Skylanders SWAP Force™ by Activision Publishing, Inc.
- WordARound™ by ThinkFun
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 Palace Pets: Furry Tail Friends by Blip Toys
- FLUTTERBYE FAIRY by SPIN MASTER LTD
- FURREAL FRIENDS CUDDLES, MY GIGGLY MONKEY by Hasbro, Inc.
- LEGO® Friends Heartlake High by The LEGO Group
- Monster High® 13 Wishes Doll Assortment by Mattel
- NERF REBELLE HEARTBREAKER Bow by Hasbro Inc.
INFANT/TODDLER TOY OF THE YEAR
The best toy developed for infant and/or preschool children.
WINNER: BIG HUGS ELMO by Playskool
Other Nominees:
- Fisher-Price® Laugh & Learn™ Crawl Around™ Car by Mattel
- Go! Go! Smart Wheels™ Train Station Playset by VTech®
- Lamaze® Franky the Hanky Whale by TOMY
- Farm Mash-Up by LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.
- Mirari® Pop! Pop! Piano® by Patch Products
- Skwish® Stix by Manhattan Toy
INNOVATIVE TOY OF THE YEAR
The best toy that combines the most unique blend of innovative technology and play value for children today.
WINNER: Zoomer by SPIN MASTER LTD
Other Nominees:
- Barbie® Digital Makeover by Mattel
- Battroborg 3-in-1 Battle Arena by TOMY
- FLUTTERBYE FAIRY by SPIN MASTER LTD
- GoldieBlox™ and the Spinning Machine by GoldieBlox™ Inc.
- Laser Maze™ by ThinkFun
- Skylanders SWAP Force™ by Activision Publishing, Inc.
OUTDOOR TOY OF THE YEAR
The best toy designed for outdoor play.
WINNER: Razor® Crazy Cart™ by Razor USA LLC
Other Nominees:
- Crayola Washable Sidewalk Chalk by Crayola
- SKY RIPPERZ™ by Zing
- Sky Viper Stunt Quadcopter by Skyrocket Toys
- SkyTrix® by Daydream Toy
- Y Glider 3 in 1 by Yvolution
- Ziggle™ by Radio Flyer®
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 Get Better Check-Up Center by Just Play
Other Nominees:
- BIG HUGS ELMO by Playskool
- Dino Construction Company™ by Educational Insights®
- FURREAL FRIENDS CUDDLES, MY GIGGLY MONKEY by Hasbro Inc.
- Go! Go! Smart Wheels™ Airport Playset by VTech®
- Shelby’s Snack Shack Game™ by Educational Insights®
- Sofia the First Talking Sofia and Animal Friends by Mattel
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: Minecraft™ (Mojang AB)
Other Nominees:
- Despicable Me 2™ (Universal Partnerships & Licensing)
- Disney Junior’s Doc McStuffins (Disney Consumer Products)
- Disney Junior’s Sofia the First (Disney Consumer Products)
- Monster High® (Mattel)
- Skylanders SWAP Force™ (Activision Publishing, Inc.)
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Nickelodeon)
SPECIALTY TOY OF THE YEAR
The best toy primarily distributed through specialty retailers.
WINNER: Rainbow Loom® by Choon’s Design LLC
Other Nominees:
- Animal Parade A to Z Puzzle by BeginAgain
- Bunny Peek A Boo™ by Smart Toys and Games, Inc.
- Laser Maze™ by ThinkFun
- Nanoblocks Deluxe Space Shuttle by Ohio Art
- Spirograph™ Deluxe Kit by Kahootz Toys
- Magnetic Wooden Blocks 42-Piece Set by Tegu®