TTPM Announces People’s Play Awards Winners
TTPM announced the winners of its People’s Play Awards today. Voted on by families and fans across the country, the award program creates “America’s Wish List” with 12 individual play-themed categories. Hatchimals from Spin Master received the most votes overall and has become the most sought after toy this holiday; TTPM had predicted it to be a must-have item on its annual Holiday 2016 Most Wanted List.
The voting period ran throughout the month of November; the nominees were selected by the TTPM editorial team based on overall popularity and appeal to toy fans. Consumers voted for the toys, games, and lifestyle products that they felt were dominating kids’ wish lists this season. For more information, visit PeoplesPlayAwards.com.
Here are the 2016 People’s Play Award winners:
- Budding Architect Toy of the Year: American Girl Grace’s 2-in-1 Buildable Home from MEGA Bloks
- Can’t Get Enough Collectible of the Year: Shopkins Season 6 Chef Club 12 Pack from Moose Toys
- Doll of the Year: DC Super Hero Girls from Mattel
- Geek Toy of the Year: Kids First Science Laboratory from Thames & Kosmos
- Little Explorers Toy of the Year: PAW Patrol Jungle Rescue Monkey Temple from Spin Master
- Maker Toy of the Year: Build-A-Bear Workshop Stuffing Station from Spin Master
- Movie Toy of the Year: Star Wars Smart R2-D2 from Hasbro
- Outdoor Toy of the Year: Hot Wheels Extreme Thrill Roller Coaster from Step2
- Pet Toy of the Year: Nerf Dog Tennis Ball Blaster from Grammercy Products
- Retro Toy of the Year: Strawberry Shortcake Collectors Doll Sets from The Bridge Direct
- Spoil Me Toy of the Year: Barbie Hello Dreamhouse from Mattel
- Toy Kids Love, Drives Parents Crazy: Hatchimals from Spin Master