TORONTO,
Jan. 24, 2020 /CNW/ - Spin Master
Corp. (TSX: TOY; www.spinmaster.com) a leading
global children's entertainment company, received two major awards
from the UK's Toy Industry Awards presented by the British Toy
& Hobby Association (BTHA) and the Toy Retailers
Association.
In a ceremony held on the first day of the London Toy
Fair, Spin Master was named Global Supplier of the Year and
PAW Patrol® Pre-School
Range of the Year for a second year in a row.
Additionally, the BTHA named Spin Master's newly launched DC toy
Batman® 12inch Deluxe Figure with Rapid Change Utility
Belt as one of the 'Toy Fair Heroes', selected by an
independent panel of industry judges and the BTHA, recognizing the
most exciting and creative toys launched at Toy Fair.
"It's a great honour for Spin Master to once again be
recognized with these important industry awards, a true reflection
of our team's dedication to both product innovation and
partnerships," said Ben Gadbois, Spin Master's Global
President and COO. "Spin Master is committed to continuous
innovation and we are excited to unveil our 2020 line up that is
sure to encourage creativity and ultimately make life more
fun."
"We're delighted to be recognized at this prestigious
industry event, an amazing start to another new year in this
fantastic industry!" said Hedley Barnes, General Manager
Europe. "In addition to accolades
for our brands, it is wonderful to be acknowledged for Spin
Master's part within the global toy industry, something we take
pride in achieving."
These awards come just weeks before the North American Toy
Fair, which takes place in New York February 22-25, 2020.
Spin Master has been nominated for seven Toy of the Year (TOTY)
Awards from the US Toy Industry Association and Women in Toys (WIT)
Wonder Woman Awards.
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
110 TIA Toy of The Year (TOTY) nominations with 30 wins across a
variety of product categories, including 13 TOTY nominations for
Innovative Toy of the Year. To date, Spin Master has produced
nine television series, including the relaunched Bakugan: Battle
Planet and current hit PAW Patrol, which is broadcast in over 160
countries and territories globally. Spin Master employs over
1,800 people in countries around the world
including Canada, United
States, Mexico, France, Italy, United
Kingdom, Russia, Slovakia, Poland, Germany, Sweden, the
Netherlands, China, Hong
Kong, Japan, Vietnam and Australia.
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