Fingerlings and L.O.L. Surprise Win Toy of the Year Awards
Posted on February 19, 2018
The winners of the 2018 Toy of the Year awards have been announced. Two collectible toys took home the coveted "Toy of the Year" honors. Fingerlings by WowWee and L.O.L. Surprise by MGA Entertainment tied for Toy of the Year.
Steve Pasierb, president & CEO of The Toy Association, said in the announcement, "Known as the ‘Oscars' of the toy industry, the TOTY Awards celebrate the best and brightest people and products ... all while raising vital funding for The Toy Foundation’s ongoing mission to bring help and joy to children in need. The 2018 collection of extraordinary TOTY finalists and winners have brought endless fun and learning to kids across the globe. The annual TOTY awards process serves as a testament to the toy community's deep talent, entrepreneurialism, and innovation!"
Here is the complete list of winners in each category:
- Action Figure of the Year: Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy Dancing Groot Figure by Hasbro
- Collectible of the Year: Fingerlings by WowWee
- Construction Toy of the Year: LEGO Star Wars BB-8 by LEGO Systems
- Creative Toy of the Year: Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit by LittleBits
- Doll of the Year: Wonder Crew Superhero Will by PlayMonster
- Game of the Year: Soggy Doggy by Spin Master
- Infant/Toddler Toy of the Year: Teddy Ruxpin by Wicked Cool Toys
- Innovative Toy of the Year: Rubie's Jurassic World T-Rex Inflatable Costume by Rubie's Costume Company
- License of the Year: Star Wars by Disney Consumer Products
- Outdoor Toy of the Year: Bunch O Balloons Filler Soaker by Zuru
- Playset Toy of the Year: Hot Wheels Super Ultimate Garage by Mattel, Inc.
- Plush of the Year: Disney Junior Minnie’s Walk and Play Puppy by Just Play Products
- Preschool Toy of the Year: PAW Patrol My Size Lookout Tower by Spin Master
- Rookie of the Year: Antsy Pants Build & Play Kits by Beach House Group
- Specialty Toy of the Year: LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon by LEGO Systems
- Tech Toy of the Year: LEGO BOOST Creative Toolbox by LEGO Systems
- Vehicle of the Year: PAW Patrol Sea Patroller by Spin Master