The Toy Foundation Reveals the 2023 Toy of the Year Awards Finalists

An animated game to create movie magic, an activity table to drop musical beets, and an 8-foot inflatable obstacle course to spark endless outdoor fun are among the inventive finalists for the prestigious Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards for 2023.  The Toy Foundation (TTF) has announced the top 122 toys, games, and properties across 17 product categories that are advancing the world of play. Consumers are invited to visit ToyAwards.org to see the complete list of product category finalists and vote for their favorites to help determine the category winners through September 8.

Toy Foundation Announces 2022 Toy of the Year Awards

Toy history was made on February 18, 2022 when The Toy Foundation unveiled the winners for the prestigious 22nd annual Toy of the Year Awards (TOTY) during a virtual event attended by play professionals and toy fans from around the world.

TOTY Awards Unveil 2022 Finalists

The TOTY Awards announced its list of 2022 finalists. The list includes 114 nominees in 16 categories — including a new category, “Grown-Up Toy of the Year,” highlighting games, collectibles, arts and crafts, and more geared toward grown-ups and “kidults.”

Q&A: Adam Woods, ZURU Creative Director

Adam Woods, creative director at ZURU, discusses the biggest trends in the toy industry, the social media success of Mini Brands, the creative process behind the latest Rainbocorns extensions — and more. 

TTPM Releases Coveted Spring 2021 Most Wanted List

TTPM, the leader in video product reviews for toys, baby, and pet gear, announced their Spring 2021 Most Wanted List, featuring the hottest toys in three categories: outdoor, entertainment and imaginative play. TTPM has also announced a 23-day giveaway to celebrate their newly launched TikTok Channel TheToy Authority.

ZURU Files Lawsuit Against MGA Entertainment

ZURU, along with its wholly owned subsidiaries Creative Impact, filed a complaint against MGA Entertainment, challenging MGA’s assertion of “nonexistent copyright, trademark…”