Mattel Tops 2020 ‘Toy of the Year’ Finalist List
November 11 2019 - 7:14PM
Business Wire
This Year Marks the Highest Number of
Nominations for the Company
- Mattel leads the toy industry with 12 ‘Toy of the Year’
Awards nominations across nine categories
Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced that
the company’s toys have received 12 finalist nominations in
multiple categories for The Toy Association’s 2020 Toy of the Year
(TOTY) Awards. The company is leading the industry in nominations
with nominations for brands including Barbie®, Hot
Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, Creatable World™, Mattel
Games® and a variety of licensed products.
The full list of Mattel TOTY finalists includes:
- Barbie® – License of the Year
- Creatable World™ – Doll of the Year
- Disney Pixar Toy Story Basic Figures – Action Figure of the
Year
- Fisher-Price® Linkimals™ – Infant/Toddler Toy of the
Year
- Fisher-Price® Wonder Makers™ Design System Build Around
Town Starter Kit – Construction Toy of the Year
- Hot Wheels™ TechMods – Innovative Toy of the Year
- Hot Wheels™ id Smart Track™ Kit – Innovative Toy of the
Year
- Hot Wheels® Colossal Crash™ Track Set – Playset of the
Year
- Hot Wheels® Mario Kart Die-Cast Vehicle Assortment –
Vehicle of the Year
- Jurassic World™ Destroy ‘N Devour Indominus Rex – Action Figure
of the Year
- Pictionary Air® – Game of the Year
- UNO® Braille – Game of the Year
“Mattel continues to push the boundaries with the toys and
experiences we bring to market, in ways only our iconic brands
can,” said Steve Totzke, Chief Commercial Officer of Mattel.
“Topping the TOTY finalist list is a testament to the innovation
across our core brands, strong licensed partnerships and
introduction of groundbreaking new offerings, such as Creatable
World. We are proud to be recognized by our industry peers and look
forward to celebrating in February with all of our partners and
retailers at the TOTY awards.”
Administered by The Toy Association, TOTY Awards are presented
annually to the top toys, games, and properties of the year. The
awards program supports the philanthropic work of The Toy
Foundation, which delivers new toys to children in need.
Winners in each category will be announced at the TOTY Awards
gala on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York
City. The celebration will kick off Toy Fair New York beginning
Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020. Each winner is selected by a nomination
committee comprised of 20 industry experts. Members of the
nomination committee represent a cross-section of retail buyers,
journalists, bloggers, trade media spokespersons, academics, and
inventors/designers.
About Mattel
Mattel is a leading global children’s entertainment company that
specializes in design and production of quality toys and consumer
products. We create innovative products and experiences that
inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage
consumers through our portfolio of iconic franchises, including
Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, American Girl®, Fisher-Price®, Thomas &
Friends™ and MEGA®, as well as other popular brands that we own or
license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our
offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and
live events. We operate in 40 locations and sell products in more
than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail
and technology companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is
proud to be a trusted partner in exploring the wonder of childhood
and empowering kids to reach their full potential. Visit us online
at www.mattel.com.
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Rights Reserved.
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