TOY OF THE YEAR 2023 AWARD WINNERS

New York Toy Fair officially kicks off this weekend and with it comes the TOY OF THE YEAR Awards. Below is a summary of all of this years winners - 


 

2023 Toy of the Year Award Winners

PRODUCT CATEGORY WINNERS:

Images available at ToyAwards.org/Press

• Action Figure of the Year: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem by Playmates Toys
• Collectible of the Year: Squishmallows – Pokémon Collection by Jazwares
• Construction Toy of the Year: LEGO® Disney and Pixar ‘Up’ House by LEGO Systems, Inc.
• Creative Toy of the Year: National Geographic Hobby Pottery Wheel by Blue Marble
• Doll of the Year: Barbie The Movie Dolls by Mattel, Inc.
• Game of the Year: 5 Second Rule Relay by PlayMonster
• Grown-Up Toy of the Year: LEGO® The Lord of the Rings: Rivendell™ by LEGO Systems, Inc.
• Infant/Toddler Toy of the Year: Laugh & Learn® Mix & Learn DJ Table™ by Mattel, Inc. & LEGO® DUPLO® 3 in 1 Tree House by LEGO Systems, Inc.
• License of the Year: Barbie Franchise by Mattel, Inc.
• Outdoor Toy of the Year: Monopoly SPLASH by WowWee
• Playset of the Year: PAW Patrol Mighty Aircraft Carrier HQ by Spin Master & PLAYMOBIL My Figures: Pirates' Island by PLAYMOBIL
• Plush Toy of the Year: 16” Squishmallows by Jazwares
• Preschool Toy of the Year: MAGNA-TILES® Downhill Duo 40-Piece Set by MAGNA-TILES
• Ride-On Toy of the Year: Extreme Drift Go-Kart by Radio Flyer
• Specialty Toy of the Year: KAI: The Artificial Intelligence Robot by Thames & Kosmos
• STEAM Toy of the Year: LEGO® Technic™ NASA Mars Rover Perseverance by LEGO Systems, Inc.
•  Vehicle of the Year: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem Pizza Fire Van by Playmates Toys

 

PEOPLE-FOCUSED CATEGORY WINNERS:

Headshots and bios available here

• Champion of Diversity & Inclusion: Brent Bell, Art Director at Moose Toys
• Champion of Sustainability: G.B. Pillai, Founder at Wild Republic
• Packaging Designer of the Year: Suzanna Lakatos, Director of Packaging Design at Mattel, Inc.
• PR/Marketer of the Year: Lisa McKnight, Executive Vice President & Chief Brand Officer, Mattel, Inc.

 

CAMPAIGN-FOCUSED CATEGORY WINNERS:

• Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative: 
  • Gold Winner: First Barbie Doll with Down Syndrome by Mattel, Inc.
  • Silver Winner: Playsponsible Campaign by Spin Master
  • Bronze Winner: LEGO® Replay by LEGO Systems, Inc.
• Marketing Campaign: 
  • Gold Winner: Barbie the Movie Marketing Campaign by Mattel, Inc.
  • Silver Winner: Moose Toys Makes Marketing Magic for Reveal of Magic Mixies Magical Crystal Ball by Moose Toys
  • Bronze Winner: LankyBox Secret Mission Toy Launch by Bonkers Toys