EMERYVILLE, Calif.,
Dec. 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/
-- LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:LF), the leader in
innovative learning solutions for children, announced today that
LeapPad™ Platinum has been honored as a Platinum level award
winner from the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio. LeapFrog's most durable
and advanced LeapPad tablet yet has been recognized as one of the
most inventive and engaging new products of the year when paired
with LeapFrog Imagicard™, a ground-breaking digital and physical
learning experience for kids.
"With LeapPad™ Platinum, LeapFrog has taken last year's great
tablet and upgraded it with a sleeker design and all-new packaging,
which pairs perfectly with the exciting new LeapFrog Imagicard™ set
of interactive cards that are purchased separately and can be used
with other LeapPad tablets," said Stephanie
Oppenheim, co-founder of toyportfolio.com. "Together, both
products scored top ratings with our testers for offering quality
educational content that presents children with fun and new ways to
solve problems that come to life on their LeapFrog tablet."
The Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, led by industry veterans
Joanne and Stephanie Oppenheim, is
the leading resource and guide to the best in children's
entertainment. Since the founding of the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio
Awards program in 1997, LeapFrog has received more than 70 awards
including 20+ Platinum Awards. Platinum award winners represent the
most innovative, engaging new products of the year, and Gold Seal
awards are given to outstanding new products that enhance the lives
of children. The SNAP award is given to products that can easily be
used by or adapted for children with special needs.
"LeapFrog's commitment to creating innovative ways for children
to explore and grow is perfectly showcased in our new LeapPad™
Platinum tablet and LeapFrog Imagicard™ game", said John Barbour, chief executive officer at
LeapFrog. "We are extremely honored and excited to receive this
prestigious award from the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio validating our
ongoing mission of helping children reach their potential through
fun and engaging play.
Availability
LeapFrog Imagicard (MSRP $24.99
per game, for children three to eight years old) is available
online and at major retail locations. The LeapPad Platinum tablet
(MSRP $129.99, for children three to
nine years old) is available in green and purple online and at
major retail locations.
About LeapFrog
LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. is the leader in innovative solutions
that encourage a child's curiosity and love of learning throughout
their early developmental journey. For 20 years, LeapFrog has
helped children expand their knowledge and imagination through
award-winning products that combine state-of-the-art educational
expertise led by the LeapFrog Learning Team, innovative technology,
and engaging play – turning playtime into quality time. LeapFrog's
proprietary learning tablets and ground-breaking developmental
games, learn to read and write systems, interactive learning toys
and more are designed to create personalized learning and
development experiences that encourage, excite and build confidence
in children. LeapFrog is based in Emeryville, California, and was founded in
1995 by a father who revolutionized technology-based learning
solutions to help his child learn how to read. Learn more at
www.leapfrog.com. LeapFrog Ahead™.
About the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio
The independent consumer organization rates the best children's
toys based on a number of criteria including quality, innovation
and whether a toy is fun and engaging. Toys are reviewed by child
development and toy experts Joanne and
Stephanie Oppenheim as well as their network of family
testers all over the United
States. The Oppenheims are Contributors to NBC's TODAY Show.
The Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum, Gold and SNAP (special needs)
Awards for 2015 are available at www.toyportfolio.com.
TM & © 2015 LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. All rights
reserved.
Media Contact:
Katie Zeiser
kzeiser@leapfrog.com
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