2017 Toy of the Year Winners
Check out this year's TOTY award winners!
For more info here is the link to Toy Association website page for = 2017 TOTY Winners
Here's the complete list with additional nominees:
TOY OF THE YEAR
Overall best toy of the year decided by retailers, consumers, media and TIA members.
by LEGO Systems Inc.
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD
Toy decided by consumers.
WINNER: Pop! Collectibles
by Funko, LLC
ACTION FIGURE TOY OF THE YEAR
Toys that include action figures, and their play sets/accessories
WINNER: DC Super Hero Girls™ Action Figure Assortment
by Mattel, Inc.
Other Nominees:
Fossil Hunter Lottie by Arklu, Ltd.
IAmElemental Series 1/Courage by IAmElemental
PJ Masks Headquarters Playset by Just Play
Pokémon Throw 'N' Pop Poké Ball Duel Set by TOMY
Stikbot by ZING
Transformers Generations Titans Return Fortress Maximus Action Figure by Hasbro, Inc.
ACTIVE/OUTDOOR TOY OF THE YEAR
Toys that are designed for active, outdoor play.
WINNER: Bunch O Balloons
by Zuru
Other Nominees:
3-in-1 EZ Fold Wagon™ by Radio Flyer
Air Hogs Helix Sentinel Drone by Spin Master Ltd.
Hot Wheels® Sky Shock™ RC Vehicle by Mattel, Inc.
Nerf N-Strike Modulus Tri-Strike Blaster by Hasbro, Inc.
Sky Viper v2400FPV HD Streaming Video Drone with FPV Headset by SkyRocket Toys
VEX Robotics Zip Flyer by HEXBUG
ACTIVITY TOY OF THE YEAR
Arts and crafts, construction and other indoor toys that inspire creative play through various forms of activity.
WINNER: Crayola Air Maker Sprayer
by Crayola, LLC
Other Nominees:
Circuit Scribe Maker Kit by CircuitScribe
K'NEX 3-in-1 Classic Amusement Park Building Set by K'NEX Brands
Lionel Mega Tracks Corkscrew Chaos Master Set by Lionel
Mighty Makers Directors Cut Building Set by K'NEX Brands
Mover Kit by Tech Will Save Us
My Fairy Garden Magical Cottage by PlayMonster!
COLLECTIBLE OF THE YEAR
Toys that compose a set; can include novelty playthings miniature versions of existing lines, licensed collectibles, etc.
WINNER: Pop!
Other Nominees:
Dorbz by Funko, LLC
Gift ‘ems™ by JAKKS Pacific
LEGO Minifigures - The Disney Edition by LEGO Systems, Inc.
Num Noms by MGA Entertainment
Shopkins Season 6: Chef Club by Moose Toys Pty Ltd
Tonka Tinys by Funrise
CONSTRUCTION TOY OF THE YEAR
Toys that include building and engineering sets.
by LEGO Systems Inc.
Other Nominees:
Arckit GO Colours by ARCKIT
Grippies® Builders by Guidecraft USA Inc.
Marine Rescue Center by Build & Imagine
Meccano Micronoid by Spin Master Ltd.
Tinkerbots by Tinkerbots
Walking Robot 45pc Set by Magformers, LLC
DOLL OF THE YEAR
Toys that include plush, baby, toddler, and fashion dolls, and their play sets/accessories.
WINNER: Barbie® Fashionista™ Doll
by Mattel, Inc.
Other Nominees:
Disney Frozen Northern Lights Elsa Doll by JAKKS Pacific
Elena of Avalor Adventure Dress Doll by Hasbro, Inc.
Project Mc2 Experiments with Doll Sets by MGA Entertainment
Shopkins Core Shoppies by Moose Toys Pty Ltd
Stargazer Lottie Doll by Arklu, Ltd.
American Girl® WellieWishers™ by American Girl
GAME OF THE YEAR
Children’s board, card, electronic or other physical game formats and puzzles
(does not include video games or apps).
WINNER: Yeti in My Spaghetti
by PlayMonster!
Other Nominees:
Bloxels™ by Mattel, Inc.
Circuit Maze by ThinkFun Inc.
Escape Room The Game by Spin Master Ltd.
Imhotep by Thames & Kosmos
Maze Racers by FoxMind Games
Simon Air Game™ by Hasbro, Inc
Speak Out by Hasbro, Inc
INFANT/PRESCHOOL TOY OF THE YEAR
Toys that are developed for infants/preschoolers (up to 5 years).
by Just Play
Other Nominees:
Go! Go! Smart Friends® Enchanted Princess Palace™ by Vtech
IO Blocks® Vehicles by Guidecraft USA Inc.
Razor Jr. T3 Scooter by Razor USA LLC
Robot Engineer by Thames & Kosmos
Wash 'N Go Wooden Car Garage by KidKraft
Zoomer Marshall by Spin Master Ltd.
INNOVATIVE TOY OF THE YEAR
Toys that utilize innovative design, technology, or manufacturing processes to enhance play value.
WINNER: Hatchimals
by Spin Master Ltd.
Other Nominees:
CHiP by WowWee USA, Inc.
Cozmo by Anki
Fisher-Price® Think & Learn Code-a-pillar™ by Mattel, Inc.
Mebo by SkyRocket Toys
Project Mc2 H2O RC Car by MGA Entertainment
Special Edition Battle-Worn BB-8™ with Force Band™ by Sphero
LICENSE OF THE YEAR
Character or property that has had success spreading its brand throughout the industry.
WINNER: Paw Patrol™ by Spin Master Ltd.
Other Nominees:
DC Super Hero Girls by Warner Brothers Consumer Products
Disney’s Elena of Avalor by Disney Consumer Products
Pokémon by The Pokémon Company International, Inc.
Shopkins by Moose Toys Pty Ltd
Star Wars by Disney Consumer Products
Trolls by Dreamworks
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
A new company (created within the last 2 years) that has brought to market an outstanding toy.
WINNER: 3DoodlerStart Essentials Pen Set
by WobbleWorks
Other Nominees:
Acids, Bases and pH Chemistry Kit by Yellow Scope
CogniToys Dino/strong by CogniToys
Geometry Strategy by Games by BRIGHT of Sweden
IAmElemental Series 1/Courage by IAmElemental
Malia's House by Build & Imagine
Superhero Will by Wonder Crew
SPECIALTY TOY OF THE YEAR
Toys primarily distributed through specialty retailers.
WINNER: LEGO Disney Castle
by LEGO Systems Inc.
Other Nominees:
Automoblox C9 Sportscar by PlayMonster!
Design & Drill® BrightWorks™ by Educational Insights
Flappy Animated Elephant by Gund a Division of Enesco LLC
American Girl® Melody™ Doll and Book by American Girl
Nano Nitro Slingshot by HEXBUG
Perplexus Q-bot by The PlayMonster!
TECH TOY OF THE YEAR
Physical toys that are electronic or interact with a smartphone, tablet or gaming device.
WINNER: CodeGamer
by Thames & Kosmos
Other Nominees:
Air Hogs Connect: Mission Drone by Spin Master Ltd.
LUMI by WowWee USA, Inc.
MOTA JETJAT Ultra Streaming Nano Drone by MOTA
Sky Viper Hover Racer by SkyRocket Toys
Wonder Workshop's Dash & Dot by Wonder Workshop
Zoomer Chimp by Spin Master Ltd.
VEHICLE OF THE YEAR
Toys that are powered or non powered vehicles, and their playsets / accessories.
WINNER: Star Wars Air Hogs X-Wing vs. Death Star - Rebel Assault
by SpinMaster Ltd.
Other Nominees:
Disney Princess Carriage by Dynacraft
Go! Go! Smart Wheels® Treasure Mountain Train Adventure™ by Vtech
Hot Wheels® A.I. Intelligent Race System by Mattel, Inc.
LEGO® Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS by LEGO Systems, Inc.
Tesla Model S for Kids by Radio Flyer
XPV® RC Skateboarding Mikey by JAKKS Pacific
