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83 Finalists Will Now Be Whittled Down to The Winners in 12 Categories

83 finalists will now be whittled down to the winners in 12 categories, to be announced at the Toy of the Year Awards in February 2015.

The Toy Industry Association has revealed the 83 finalists for the 2015 Toy of the Year Awards.

Between now and January 11, 2015, toy enthusiasts of all ages can vote for their favourite toys, games and properties across 12 categories in what has been dubbed as the Oscars of the toy industry.

The finalists have been selected from more than 600 nominations, submitted by 159 companies and were chosen by a panel of sixty academics, journalists, toy trend experts, play therapists, toy inventors and designers and toy retailers.

The winners – including the overall Toy of the Year and People’s Choice awards – will now be announced at the Toy of the Year Awards ceremony held on Friday, February 13th, 2015.

The TOTY Awards celebrate the creative spirit of the North American toy industry and represent a broad array of skill-building playthings that enrich the lives of children around the world,” said Carter Keithley, TIA president and CEO.

“The awards programme also supports the philanthropic work of the Toy Industry Foundation, which partners with generous toy companies throughout the year to bring brand new toys to children in need.”

The finalists for the 2015 Toy of the Year Awards, are:

Activity toy of the Year

Arts and crafts, construction and other indoor toys that inspire creative play through various forms of activity

Crayola Paint Maker by Crayola

DOHVINCI STYLE & STORE VANITY Kit by Hasbro, Inc.

Hot Wheels® Airbrush Auto Design by Mattel, Inc.

It's My Biz by Fashion Angels

LEGO Mixels by LEGO Systems, Inc.

Roominate Chateau by Roominate

Washi Tape Stickers by Klutz

Boy toy of the Year

Toys developed for boys of any age

AIR HOGS ROLLERCOPTER™ by SPIN MASTER

Disney Planes: Fire & Rescue Fire Blastin' Dusty Crophopper by Mattel, Inc.

Marvel Super Hero Mashers by Hasbro, Inc.

Max Tow Truck by JAKKS Pacific, Inc.

NERF N-STRIKE MEGA THUNDERBOW by Hasbro, Inc.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movie Action Figures by Playmates Toys

ZOOMER DINO™ by SPIN MASTER

E-connected toy of the Year

A physical toy or game that is app-enabled or otherwise interacts with a smartphone, tablet or gaming device

BARBIE® Fashion Design Maker™ Doll by Mattel, Inc.

Kurio Xtreme by Techno Source

LeapTV™ by LeapFrog

LEGO® FUSION by LEGO Systems, Inc.

Skylanders Trap Team™ by Activision Publishing, Inc.

Tiggly Counts by Tiggly / Kidtellect, Inc.

Virtual Design Pro by Crayola

Educational toy of the Year

Toys that help children to develop special skills and knowledge through play

GeoSafari® Jr. My First Microscope by Educational Insights

GoldieBlox™ and the Builder’s Survival Kit by GoldieBlox™, Inc.

InnoTab® MAX by VTech®

LeapBand™ by LeapFrog

LEGO Technic by LEGO Systems, Inc.

Little Scholar™ by School Zone Publishing

Remote-Control Machines DLX by Thames & Kosmos

Game of the Year

Children’s board, card, electronic or other physical game formats and puzzles

(does not include video games or apps)

Bounce-Off™ Game by Mattel, Inc.

Disney Eye Found It Game by Wonder Forge

Kanoodle® Genius by Educational Insights

MOUSTACHE SMASH™ by SPIN MASTER

Peek-A-Doodle Doo!™ by Fat Brain Toy Co.

SHARK MANIA™ by SPIN MASTER

Simon Swipe™ by Hasbro, Inc.

Girl toy of the Year

Toys developed for girls of any age

Barbie® Endless Curls by Mattel, Inc.

Cool Baker Magic Mixer™ by SPIN MASTER

Design Your Own Jewelry – Charm Bracelet Kit by Sugar Lulu

Disney Princess Palace Pets: Magic Dance Pumpkin by Blip Toys

Doc McStuffins Walk N’ Talk Doc Mobile Doll by Just Play

LEGO® Disney Princess™ by LEGO Systems, Inc.

Shopkins™ Small Mart Playset by Moose Toys

Infant/toddler toy of the Year

Toys developed for infant children and toddlers (ages up to 36 months)

Go! Go! Smart Animals™ Zoo Explorers Playset™ by VTech®

Gymotion Activity Playland™ by Yookidoo®

In My Room Jr.™ – Mr. Happy Moon by Uncle Milton Industries

Lamaze® Pippin the Push Along Pup by TOMY International

PipSquigz™ by Fat Brain Toy Co.

Tree Top Adventure™ by The Manhattan Toy Company®

Twinkling Firefly Frog™ by Cloud b®

Innovative toy of the Year

Toys that utilize innovative design, technology, or manufacturing processes to enhance play value

Hot Wheels® Street Hawk by Mattel, Inc.

Laser Maze™ by ThinkFun, Inc.

Loopa by Yvolution

MiP™ by WowWee

OGOBILD with AnimateIt! Studio Kit by OgoSport LLC

Osmo by Tangible Play, Inc.

Ozobot by Evollve Inc.

Outdoor toy of the Year

Toys designed for outdoor play

Fantasia™ Bubble Machine by Bubble Blitz™ by Imperial Toy

Firetek™ Bow by Zing Toys

FUZE Cyclone Water Blaster by Skyrocket Toys

Kidoozie® Hop & Squeak Pogo Jumper by International Playthings

Nerf Rebelle Dolphina Bow by Hasbro, Inc.

Razor PowerRider 360 by Razor USA LLC

Y Fliker LIFT by Yvolution

Preschool toy of the Year

Toys developed for preschool-aged children (aged 3-5)

Camp Site by PLAYMOBIL®

Doc McStuffins Get Better Talking Mobile by Just Play

Kidizoom® Smartwatch by VTech®

LEGO® Juniors by LEGO Systems, Inc.

PAW PATROL LOOKOUT HQ™ by SPIN MASTER

Razor Jr. Zombie and Monster Kix scooter by Razor USA LLC

Snow Glow Elsa by JAKKS Pacific, Inc.

Property of the Year

Property that had the greatest success spreading its brand throughout the industry

Disney’s Frozen (The Walt Disney Company)

Minecraft™ Series 2 (Mojang/Jazwares LLC)

PAW PATROL™ (SPIN MASTER)

Skylanders Trap Team™ (Activision Publishing, Inc.)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Nickelodeon)

THE LEGO MOVIE™ (The LEGO Group)

Speciality Toy of the Year

Toys primarily distributed through specialty retailers

Balance Boat: Endangered Animals Game by BeginAgain

Gravity Maze™ by ThinkFun, Inc.

Green Toys® Safe Seas Set by Green Toys

Magnetron by Tegu

Monster Sewing Workshop by Thames & Kosmos

Squigz® by Fat Brain Toy Co.

VEX® Robotics Spider, HEXBUG® by Innovation First International

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