TORONTO, Nov. 12, 2018 /CNW/ - Spin Master Corp.
(TSX: TOY; www.spinmaster.com), a leading global children's
entertainment company, received seven nominations for the 2019 Toy
of the Year Awards (TOTY), bringing the total TOTY nominations the
company has received to date, to 103.
Organized by The Toy Association, the TOTY Awards are known as
the "Oscars" of the toy industry. Continuing Spin Master's legacy
of industry recognition for its innovative portfolio of brands and
products, Spin Master received seven TOTY nominations across six
categories: License of the Year – Hatchimals,
Collectible Toy of the Year – Twisty Petz, Vehicle Toy of
the Year – PAW Patrol Ultimate Rescue Fire Truck, Creative
Toy of the Year – Cool Maker KumiKreator, Plush of the Year
– GUND Flora the Bunny and Specialty Toy of the Year –
Marbles Otrio and GUND Super Pusheenicorn. This
year's nominations follow Spin Master's three TOTY wins in 2018.
"We are honored to have received seven nominations for the 2019
Toy of the Year Awards," said Ben
Gadbois, Spin Master's President and COO. "The 103 TOTY
nominations we have received over the years, reflects our
commitment to delivering unique play experiences that push the
boundaries of innovation and fun."
In addition to the TOTY's, Spin Master's recent global industry
recognition includes: Property/Franchise of the Year by the German
chapter of the International Licensing Industry Merchandisers'
Association (LIMA) for PAW
Patrol, the Innovation Toy of the Year Award from the Finnish
Toy Association for Air Hogs, three Grand Prix du Jouet
Awards, from Revue du Jouet in France for KumiKreator (Arts &
Crafts), Boxer (Robotics) and Luvabella (Interactive
Doll) and Revue du Jouet's highest honor, Toy of the Year, for
Luvabella.
The toy, game and licensing winners of the 2019 TOTY Awards will
be unveiled by The Toy Association on February 15. The celebration kicks off
the 116th North American International Toy
Fair taking place from Feb. 16-19, in which Spin Master
is set to showcase its most diverse product portfolio yet.
About Spin Master
Spin Master (TSX:TOY; www.spinmaster.com) is a leading global
children's entertainment company that creates, designs,
manufactures, licenses and markets a diversified portfolio of
innovative toys, games, products and entertainment properties. Spin
Master is best known for award-winning brands including Zoomer®,
Bakugan®, Erector® by Meccano®, Hatchimals®, Air Hogs® and PAW
Patrol®. Since 2000, Spin Master has received 103 TIA Toy of The
Year (TOTY) nominations with 28 wins across a variety of product
categories, including 13 TOTY nominations for Innovative Toy of the
Year, more than any of its competitors. To date, Spin Master has
produced six television series, including 2007 success Bakugan
Battle Brawlers and current hit PAW Patrol, which is broadcast in
over 160 countries and territories globally. Spin Master employs
over 1,700 people globally with offices in Canada, United
States, Mexico,
France, Italy, United
Kingdom, Slovakia,
Poland, Germany, Sweden, the
Netherlands, China,
Hong Kong, Japan, Vietnam and Australia.
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