2007 Toy Awards
Every year the Toy Industry Association presents Toy of the Year Awards1.
- Best Toy of the Year:
WINNER:
"T.M.X." Elmo from Fisher-Price
- Infant/Preschool Toy of the Year: The best toy developed for
infant and/or preschool children.
WINNER:
"T.M.X." Elmo from Fisher-Price
- Girl Toy of the Year: The best toy developed specifically for
girls of any age.
WINNER:
FurReal Friends Butterscotch Pony from Hasbro, Inc.
- Boy Toy of the Year: The best toy developed specifically for boys
of any age, not including r/c, ride-on and other vehicles.
WINNERS:
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest Ultimate Black Pearl Pirate Ship
Playset from Zizzle
Spy Video Car from Wild Planet
- Game of the Year: Including children's board, card, CD-ROM or
electronic game formats. (For CD-ROM or electronic games, formats must have
ESRB's "Early Childhood" rating: content may be suitable for persons ages 3
and older. Contains no materials that parents would find inappropriate.)
WINNER:
Cranium Zooreka
from Cranium, Inc.
- Outdoor Toy of the Year: The best toy designed for outdoor play.
WINNER:
Radio Flyer Folding Trike from Radio Flyer, Inc.
- Educational Toy of the Year: The best toy that through play help
children develop special skills and/or knowledge.
WINNER:
SmartGlobe 2.0 from Oregon Scientific
- Activity Toy of the Year: The best toy that inspires creative
play through various forms of activity.
WINNER:
Moon Sand from Spin Master Ltd.
- Electronic Entertainment Toy of the Year: For toys created for
children of any age that have a considerable electronic component involved.
This includes "plug 'n play" and interactive videos.
WINNER:
Kid-Tough Digital Camera from Fisher-Price, Inc.
- Most Innovative Toy of the Year: The best toy that combines the most
unique blend of innovative technology and play value for children today.
WINNER:
FurReal Friends Butterscotch Pony
from Hasbro, Inc.
- Specialty Toy of the Year: The best toy primarily distributed
through specialty retailers.
WINNER:
Webkinz from Ganz
- Property of the Year: The licensor that had the greatest success
spreading its brand or property throughout the industry while generating
interest and excitement.
WINNER:
Pixar's Cars from Disney
Nominees for Best Girl Toy of the Year
Nominees for Best Boy Toy of the Year
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Industry Association 2007 Winners
Parents with questions or concerns on the safety
of their toys can go to
www.toyinfo.org or call 888-88-4TOYS. The website features independent
experts and industry insiders who show the quality assurance process, from toy
design through distribution.
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