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The annual Toy of the Year Awards has honoured the top toys of the previous year, with LEGO scooping the top three gongs.
Building sets from LEGO Star Wars and the build and code toolkit, LEGO BOOST, were recognized as Toy of the Year in the Construction, Specialty and Tech categories, respectively, which were awarded at the Toy Association’s annual gala to celebrate the best and most innovative toys, held Friday, February 16th in New York City.
"We are honoured to be recognized as the gold standard in toys by the industry and consumers alike. Given that we pioneered the convergence of LEGO bricks and technology with LEGO Mindstorms 20 years ago, it’s particularly exciting that our build and code toolkit, LEGO Boost, was cited as Tech Toy of the Year," said Michael McNally, senior director, brand relations at LEGO Systems, Inc.
"Receiving two T.O.T.Y. Awards for LEGO Star Wars is a testament to the power of the Star Wars property brought to life in LEGO form for fans of all ages."
The full list of winners is as follows:
The best toy of the year
Fingerlings by WowWee USA, Inc.
L.O.L. Surprise! by MGA Entertainment
People’s Choice Awards
Funko’s Mystery Minis
Funko, LLC
Action Figure of the Year
Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy Dancing Groot Figure
Hasbro, Inc.
Collectable of the Year
Fingerlings
WowWee USA, Inc.
Construction Toy of the Year
LEGO Star Wars BB-8
LEGO Systems, Inc.
Creative Toy of the Year
Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit
LittleBits
Doll of the Year
Wonder Crew Superhero Will
PlayMonster
Game of the Year
Soggy Doggy
Spin Master Ltd.
Infant/Toddler Toy of the Year
Teddy Ruxpin
Wicked Cool Toys
Innovative Toy of the Year
Rubie’s Jurassic World T-Rex Inflatable Costume
Rubie’s Costume Company, Inc.
License of the Year
Star Wars
Disney Consumer Products & Interactive Media
Outdoor Toy of the Year
Bunch O Balloons Filler Soaker
Zuru
Playset of the Year
Hot Wheels Super Ultimate Garage
Mattel, Inc.
Plush Toy of the Year
Disney Junior Minnie’s Walk and Play Puppy
Just Play Products
Preschool Toy of the Year
PAW Patrol My Size Lookout Tower
Spin Master Ltd.
Rookie of the Year
Antsy Pants Build & Play Kits
Beach House Group
Specialty Toy of the Year
LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon
LEGO Systems, Inc.
Tech Toy of the Year
LEGO Boost Creative Toolbox
LEGO Systems, Inc.
Vehicle of the Year
PAW Patrol Sea Patroller by
Spin Master Ltd.
