Below is a list of awards that Nickelodeon (including acquired properties) have been nominated for in the 2019 Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards. A full list of TOTY Awards 2019 nominations can be found at http://www.toyawards.org. Congratulations and good luck to Nickelodeon and everyone who has been nominated for a 2019 TOTY Award!
ACTION FIGURE OF THE YEAR
Toys that include action figures
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Deluxe Ninja Action Figure Assortment (Playmates Toys)
DJ Bumblebee (Hasbro, Inc.)
Mattel Jurassic World™ Dinosaur Action Figures (Mattel, Inc.)
Pokémon 4.5" Battle Feature Figures (Wicked Cool Toys)
Stikbot Monsters (Zing)
Treasure X (Moose Toys)
WWE® Sound Slammers™ Figures (Mattel, Inc.)
LICENSE OF THE YEAR
Character or property that has had success spreading its brand throughout the industry
Peppa Pig (Entertainment One)
Hatchimals (Spin Master)
Hot Wheels (Mattel, Inc.)
Jurassic World™ Fallen Kingdom (Universal Brand Development)
L.O.L. Surprise! (MGA Entertainment)
Marvel Black Panther™ (The Walt Disney Company)
PJ Masks (Entertainment One)
OUTDOOR TOY OF THE YEAR
Toys that are designed for outdoor play, including ride-ons
Nickelodeon Automatic Slime Drencher (JAKKS Pacific)
Glove-A-Bubbles (Zing)
MorfBoard™ (JAKKS Pacific)
Razor Turbo Jetts Electric Heel Wheels (Razor USA, LLC)
Rollplay Nighthawk Ride-On (Rollplay)
Watermelon Smash (Yulu)
X-Shot™ Flying Bug Attack (ZURU)
PLAYSET TOY OF THE YEAR
Toys that are designed to work together to enact some action or event
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 43" Epic Sewer Lair Playset (Playmates Toys)
Disney•Pixar Cars Super Track Mack Playset (Mattel, Inc.)
Farm To Table Play Kitchen With EZ Kraft Assembly™ (KidKraft)
Hidden Temple with T-Rex (PLAYMOBIL)
L.O.L. Surprise! House (MGA Entertainment)
LEGO® Creator Expert Roller Coaster (LEGO Systems, Inc.)
LEGO® Jurassic World™ Indoraptor Rampage at Lockwood Estate (LEGO Systems, Inc.)
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
A new company (created within the last 2 years) that has brought to market an outstanding toy
Massive Monster Mayhem Bash Weapons (Alpha Group US)
Match the Baby Puzzles (Banana Panda, Inc.)
Monsters Lock Box (Tender Leaf Toys)
Ollyball - The Ultimate Indoor Play Ball! (VICTURY Sports)
Tic Tac Tongue (Yulu)
Turing Tumble (Turing Tumble LLC)
What The Film?! (Lethal Chicken Games)
VEHICLE OF THE YEAR
Toys that are powered or non-powered vehicles, and their playsets/accessories
PAW Patrol Ultimate Rescue Fire Truck (Spin Master & Nickelodeon)
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Turtle Tank (Playmates Toys)
Automoblox BR100 Hercules (PlayMonster)
LEGO® Technic® Bugatti Chiron (LEGO Systems, Inc.)
Nerf Nitro Doubleclutch Inferno Blaster (Hasbro, Inc.)
TerraSect RC (Alpha Group US)
VEX Robotics OffRoad Truck (HEXBUG)
Known as the "Oscars" of the toy industry, the TOTY Awards program recognizes the top toy, game, and licenses in the industry, and supports children in need by serving as a critical fundraiser for The Toy Foundation.
Finalists were announced this morning by prominent online influencers who serve as TOTY Ambassadors. Between now and January 6, families can visit www.ToyAwards.org to vote for their favorite playthings in each of the 17 categories, including Action Figure of the Year, Innovative Toy of the Year, and Collectible of the Year.
"If you're wondering what to get the kids and 'kidadults' in your life this holiday season, this year's TOTY finalists are the hottest toys and games on the market. Whether you are looking for a doll, a board game, or the latest youth electronics, you'll find great gift ideas for children of all ages. Every one of the TOTY finalists has been carefully screened by judges for its outstanding ability to deliver joy and wonder, while facilitating key developmental benefits of play," said Steve Pasierb, The Toy Association's president & CEO.
"Importantly, the TOTY Awards program supports The Toy Foundation's important mission focused on serving children in need – whether they are living in foster care, impoverished, dealing with a traumatic or life-threatening illness, or facing other adversities," added Pasierb.
The finalists were selected from more than 550 nominees submitted by over 200 companies of all sizes. Nineteen judges, including toy and play experts, retailers, academics, and journalists, reviewed and ranked the products in specific categories relevant to their areas of expertise. The judges then participated in a live discussion to determine the finalists in each category. They considered each product's creativity, design, play value, and marketing.
One winner in each category, as well as the coveted "Toy of the Year" award winner and the "People's Choice" winner (based solely on consumer votes), will be announced at the TOTY Awards gala to be held on Friday, February 15, 2019 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City. The celebration will kick-off the 116th North American International Toy Fair and will include the induction of toy industry trailblazers into the esteemed Toy Industry Hall of Fame.
The TOTY Awards gala is open to industry stakeholders only. Tickets for the event will be available for purchase on December 3. Proceeds from the event will provide critical funding to The Toy Foundation, which partners with generous toy companies throughout the year to bring brand-new toys to children in need.
More information about the TOTY voting and selection process can be found in the "About the Awards" section of www.ToyAwards.org.
Nickelodeon Automatic Slime Drencher™:
The Nickelodeon Automatic Slime Drencher™ is a passing game inspired game for two or more daring players. Load up the reusable Automatic Slime Drencher™ ball with a Slime-filled balloon to get started. Kids wind up the timer and then pass around the Automatic Slime Drencher™ ball until the winner gets Slimed! The Automatic Slime Drencher™ item includes four packets of Slime powder, which mixes with water so kids can make their own Slime. Fill the balloons (24) with mixed Slime using the included nozzle and load into the reusable drencher. The Automatic Slime Drencher™ toy is Toy Insider’s Top Summer Toys for School Age Children and a 2019 Toy Association Outdoor Toy of the Year Finalist, is available for $19.99, and is recommended for kids ages six and older.
In additional news, Peppa Pig recently scooped up two awards at Progressive Preschool Awards 2018! Ravensburger's range of Peppa Pig puzzle and games picked up the "Best Preschool Toy Range" award, and the Peppa Pig’s Muddy Puddles Walk with eOne won the "Best Preschool Marketing and Communication Award" award! The awards were given out at a prestigious ceremony at the Dorchester, London, where Chase and Skye from Nickelodeon's hit preschool series PAW Patrol welcomed 400 retailers, licensors, licensees and industry executives! Congrats Peppa!
More Nick: 'SpongeBob SquarePants', 'Hunter Street', 'The Deep' and 'Hey Duggee' Receive Nominations in the 2018 British Academy Children's Awards!
Originally published: Monday, November 12, 2018.
Original source: PR Newswire; Additional source: Business Wire.
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