Fingerlings and LOL Surprise share Toy of the Year accolade at TOTY Awards 2018

Posted on 26th February 2018 By Billy Langsworthy

WowWee’s Fingerlings and MGA Entertainment’s LOL Surprise were named joint-winners of the Toy of the Year award at this year’s Toy of the Year Awards.

The full list of winners are below:

• Action Figure of the Year: Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy Dancing Groot Figure by Hasbro
• Collectible of the Year: Fingerlings by WowWee
• Construction Toy of the Year: LEGO Star Wars BB-8 by LEGO
• Creative Toy of the Year: Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit by LittleBits
• Doll of the Year: Wonder Crew Superhero Will by PlayMonster
• Game of the Year: Soggy Doggy by Spin Master
• Infant/Toddler Toy of the Year: Teddy Ruxpin by Wicked Cool Toys
• Innovative Toy of the Year: Rubie’s Jurassic World T-Rex Inflatable Costume by Rubie’s
• License of the Year: Star Wars by Disney
• Outdoor Toy of the Year: Bunch O Balloons Filler Soaker by Zuru
• Playset Toy of the Year: Hot Wheels Super Ultimate Garage by Mattel
• Plush of the Year: Disney Junior Minnie’s Walk and Play Puppy by Just Play
• Preschool Toy of the Year: PAW Patrol My Size Lookout Tower by Spin Master
• Rookie of the Year: Antsy Pants Build & Play Kits by Beach House Group
• Specialty Toy of the Year: LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon by LEGO
• Tech Toy of the Year: LEGO BOOST Creative Toolbox by LEGO
• Vehicle of the Year: PAW Patrol Sea Patroller by Spin Master

“Known as the ‘Oscars’ of the toy industry, the TOTY Awards celebrate the best and brightest people and products … all while raising vital funding for The Toy Foundation’s ongoing mission to bring help and joy to children in need,” says Steve Pasierb, president and CEO of The Toy Association.

“The 2018 collection of extraordinary TOTY finalists and winners have brought endless fun and learning to kids across the globe. The annual TOTY awards process serves as a testament to the toy community’s deep talent, entrepreneurialism, and innovation.”

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