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114 toys will be a wish list this holiday season!
New York, November 8, 2021/PRNewswire/ - From creative construction toys and innovative collectibles to cute plush toys and adult toys, the 2022 Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards finalists announced today will be the finalists this holiday season The preferred season. Known as the "Oscars" of the toy industry, the TOTY Awards program recognizes top toys on the market and is an important fundraising activity for the Toy Foundation, which provides the magic of games to millions of children in disadvantaged environments.
This morning, a group of children and family influencers announced 114 finalists. Families can now go to www.ToyAwards.org, vote for their favorite toys and games in each of the 16 categories, browse toys, and download holiday shopping lists. Voting will end on January 4, 2022, and each vote will be used as a ticket to the TOTY lottery, giving consumers the opportunity to take home the winning toys in each category!
"Every finalist announced today demonstrated the incredible ability of toys and games to inspire, laugh and learn for children of all ages!" said Pamela Mastrota, executive director of the Toy Foundation. "We congratulate the outstanding finalists, and look forward to announcing the winners of each category at the February gala, as well as the coveted'Toy of the Year' championship and the'People's Choice Award' winners. As the most important annual fundraiser This activity toy foundation is particularly meaningful to the toy community that evening. 100% of the proceeds from the party will be used to provide toys, funds and play therapy capabilities to children in need."
This year's TOTY finalists were selected from 623 nominees in 16 different categories. Before the finalists were determined, 23 judges, including toy and game experts, retailers, academics, and journalists, reviewed and ranked the products according to the relevant categories in their respective fields of expertise. They considered the creativity, design and game value of each product.
The winners will be announced at the Toy Foundation’s TOTY Awards Gala on Friday, February 18, 2022. The celebration will include four industry pioneers being selected into the respected Toy Industry Hall of Fame, and will focus on the inspiring charity work of the toy industry and the Toy Foundation.
The 2022 TOTY finalists are... The picture is available on ToyAwards.org/Press. For more information about the TOTY voting and selection process, please refer to the "About Awards" section of www.ToyAwards.org.
Action Figure of the Year A toy representing a character or a fictional character, designed to be used in a positive, imaginative and narrative-based game
The annual collectibles constitute a set of toys that can be collected multiple times; it can include novelty toys, miniature versions of existing product lines, authorized collectibles, etc.
Construction Toy of the Year A toy with construction as the main game mode
Creative Toys of the Year A toy that allows children to build and/or make their own unique items
Doll toys of the year, including babies, toddlers and fashion dolls
Game of the year is a game suitable for families and children (0-14 years old), including board, card, electronic or other physical game forms and puzzles, excluding video or app games
*New Year* Adult Toys are mainly toys and games developed for adults/children, including party games, board games, collectibles, arts and crafts, etc. These toys are usually promoted by fans, social media and adult humor, but they are neither "adult toys" nor sex toys
Baby/Toddler Toys of the Year are toys developed for 0-3 years old (0-18 months old infants/18 months-3 years old infants)
Annual license to successfully spread the role or property of its brand by developing and selling products developed under intellectual property rights
Outdoor toys of the year Toys designed for outdoor play, including riding toys
Toy of the Year A toy that aims to complete certain actions or events together, including roles and role-playing
Plush toy of the year A toy made of fabric and filled with cotton or similar stuffing, including toys with interactive or electronic functions
The Best Preschool Toy of the Year A toy specially developed for children aged 3-5
The toys of the annual special toy manufacturer are mainly sold through independent retailers (neighborhood toy stores, museum shops, resorts and similar places) or online in limited quantities
Steam Toy of the Year A toy that encourages children to develop, strengthen and integrate science, technology, engineering, art and math skills
Vehicle of the Year Toy cars, trucks, trains, and other vehicles of all sizes, including remote control vehicles, but not riding vehicles
All the proceeds of the TOTY project are donated to the Toy Foundation, which provides the magic of games to millions of children in disadvantaged environments through toy donations and cash donations throughout the industry.
About the Toy Foundation www.toyfoundation.org The Toy Foundation (TTF) is a 501 (c)3 children's charity organization whose mission is to provide charitable support and important game products to children and families under pressure and difficulties around the world. National and global. TTF's donation represents the charity of TTF and the toy industry. Last year, TTF provided nearly 4 million children severely affected by the pandemic with a cash grant of $360,000. Since its establishment in 2003, TTF’s iconic toy bank has provided $225 million in toys to more than 26 million underserved children who are responding to serious illness, temporary placement in the foster care system, domestic violence and/or coping Natural disasters. TTF also expanded its mission to provide grants to children’s hospitals to encourage healing through play, and foster a diverse and inclusive culture and talent pipeline for the toy industry.
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