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2008 Toy Industry Association Awards ...
 
2008 Toy of the Year - This award is an overall winner!

Spinmaster Air Hogs Battling Havoc R/C Helicopters
Two helicopters, controllers, and authentic battling sounds. Ages 8 - 18.  Also here:
Air Hogs R/C Havoc Heli Laser Battle
 

Toy Fair New York, Toy of the Year Awards (T.O.T.Y)

Nominees were announced on 11/26/2007 and the awards were 02/16/2008. So although these are the 2008 awards, the nominees are toys that were popular for the 2007 holiday season. Some are getting hard to find!

We've put up links to the nominees that are readily available at major retailers.

Link to the Toy Industry Association Nominees and the 2008 Winners.


Nominees for Infant/Preschool Toy of the Year:

LeapFrog Brightlings Exploration Station
New worlds of learning for infants and toddlers. Ages 6 months and up. Also here:
LeapFrog Brightlings Exploration Station
And here:
LeapFrog Brightlings Exploration Station
Ready Set Learn! Paz's Lift-Off Rocket
Ready Set Learn! Paz's Lift-Off Rocket
Ages 3 and up.  Compare at Amazon:
International Playthings Lift-Off Rocket

Moon Sand Adventure Island Kit
Build your own Adventure Island! Ages 3 and up. Also here:
Moon Sand Adventure Island
Winner!
    

TMX Friends - New Elmo Special Edition, Ernie and Cookie Monster.



MGA Play Smarter Cook'n Learn Kitchen
Little Tikes Cook N Learn Kitchen - Lots of interactive play here and a great price!
Girl Toy of the Year Nominees:

Barbie Girls - Pink
She's an mp3 player and provides access to barbiegirl.com. Also here:
Barbie Girls, Pink & Blonde Hair with Green Outfit
  Now available with 1GB:
Barbie Girls 1GB MP3 Player
See additional Barbie Girls!

Hannah Montana Singing Doll, The Other Side of Me
Ages 6 and up.  Also at Amazon:
Hannah Montana "In Concert Collection" Deluxe Singing w/ "The Other Side of Me"
Find additional Hannah Montana Singing Dolls & Toys.  
 
High School Musical Gabriella & Troy 2-Pack
Popular High School Musical Dolls! Great price and free shipping!  

Littlest Pet Shop Round and Round Pet Town Play Set
Ages 4 and up.
Amazon:
Hasbro Littlest Pet Shop Round & Round Pet Town
Winner!  

Groovy Girls Girl Scouts Friendly Fiona
Also
Groovy Girls Girl Scouts Respectful Roxi
Ages 3 years and up.
Winner!
Nominees for Boy Toy of the Year Awards:

Spinmaster Air Hogs Battling Havoc R/C Helicopters
Two helicopters, controllers, and authentic battling sounds. Ages 8 - 18.  Also here:
Air Hogs R/C Havoc Heli Laser Battle  
 
Mattel Disney Pixar Cars Pitcrew Performance Playset
This 24 Mack Truck pops open to reveal 3 play sets! Lightning McQueen vehicle included.  


Nerf N Strike Disk Shot with Bonus MIcro Dart 30 Pack  

Pokemon Action Figure - Deluxe Electronic Series 2 Blaziken
Find additional:
Pokemon Action Figures by Jakks Pacific  

Transformers Movie Deluxe Bumblebee
Find Additional:
Transformers Movie Deluxe Figures by Hasbro
Winner!
  Nominees for Game of the Year:

Wild Planet Hyper Dash
Winner of iParenting Award for Outstanding Products and highly rated by parents and kids at Amazon!


Cranium Wow!
Social game for parties. Recommended for adults.  

Mattel Flippin' Frogs Game
Fun game for ages 5 and up.

Fun game for ages 4 - 8. Available only at ToysRUs but currently out of stock.
 
Techno Source Rubik's Revolution
 Ages 5 - 18. 
Winner!  

Nominees for Outdoor Toy of the Year:

Razor Ripstik Caster Board
Revolutionary caster board that acts like a skateboard snowboard hybrid!
And at Target:
Ripstik, Red and Blue
Winner!  

ESPN Better Batter Baseball
by Fisher Price. Innovative tee free design! Ages 3 and up.

Little Tikes Super Splash Waterpark
Popular inflatable water slide!  Check out a huge array of new waterslides for 2008.
 
Radio Flyer Ultimate Family Wagon
Fold up seats with safety belts, sturdy plastic construction. Ages 18 months and up. Great price at Wal-Mart:
Radio Flyer Deluxe Family Wagon


Crayola Sidewalk Paint Sprayer
Outdoor creative play! Ages 4 and up.
Educational Toy of the Year:

Jakks EyeClops Bionic Eye
 Ages 6 to 12. Winner Oppenheim Platinum Award 2008! One of Toy Wishes Hot Dozen Toys. Also here:
Eyeclops  

Fisher Price - Smart Cycle™
Kids play games and ride a stationary bike too! Ages 3 to 6. Great price at Walmart:
Fisher Price Smart Cycle Learning Game System
Also at Target:
Fisher-Price Smart Cycle
Winner!  
 
Fisher Price I Can Play Guitar System - Purple
Makes learning to play the guitar easy and fun! Ages 5 and up. Also at Amazon:
Fisher-Price I Can Play Guitar - Blue
And Walmart:
Fisher-Price I can Play Guitar  


Bananagrams Family Fun Word Game with Carrying Case
On sale here:
Bananagrams Word Game
Fun word game for ages 7 and up.  

LeapFrog ClickStart My First Computer
Introduces pre-school skills and basic computer functionality. Ages 3 to 6 years. Also Wal-Mart:
Leapfrog ClickStart My First Computer
And Target:
LeapFrog ClickStart  
Activity Toy of the Year:

Fashion Design Studio
Create fabulous fashion designs. Ages 9 - 12.  
 
Rose Art Smart! Easel
Portable easel with dry erase board. Ages 4 and up.  


Port of LEGO City
One of many great sets in the LEGO City line. Ages 6 - 12.
Winner!  


Alex Color A Messenger Bag Purse Making Kit
Color your own book bag! Ages 7 - 12. From Dr. Toys Best Products for 2007!
Digital Arts and Crafts Studio
Fisher-Price Digital Arts & Crafts Studio
Fun and easy arts and crafts with a home PC and printer. Ages 4 and up. Also at Target:
Digital Arts and Crafts Studio  
  Electronic Entertainment Toy of the Year

American Idol Talent Challenge
Sing along with your favorite American Idol Performers! Ages 8 and up.
Also here:
American Idol Talent Challenge Interactive Singing Competition


Rescue Pets my epets Golden Retriever
Comes with secret code for myepets dot com.

Radica U.B Funkeys Starter Kit - Lotus and Deuce
Unlocks a virtual world filled with games and items. Ages 8 and up.

Fisher Price - Easy Link Internet Games
Help make the Internet a healthy place for pre-schoolers.  Also here:
Fisher-Price Easy-Link Internet Launch Pad
 
 
Power Tour Electric Guitar White
Teaches you how to play guitar! Plug into your MP3 and play along to your favorite tunes! Ages 10 and up.  Also here:
Power Tour Guitar - Black and White
Winner!  

Nominees for Most Innovative Toy of the Year:

Spinmaster Air Hogs Battling Havoc R/C Helicopters
Also here:
Air Hogs R/C Havoc Heli Laser Battle
DynaCar by SeeToys

Despite it's nomination, we could not find it available for purchase in any major retailer.

Fisher Price - Smart Cycle™
Kids play games and ride a stationary bike too! Ages 3 to 6. Great price at Walmart:
Fisher Price Smart Cycle Learning Game System
Winner!
 
Jakks EyeClops Bionic Eye
 Ages 6 to 12.  Also here:
Eyeclops  


FLY Fusion Pentop Computer - Black
Updated version of this innovative product!  
Nominees for Specialty Toy of the Year:
Bananagrams Family Fun Word Game with Carrying Case
On sale here:
Bananagrams Word Game
Fun word game for ages 7 and up.

ROK Jr. Beginning Builder Start Set
Ages 4 and up.
 
Fashion Design Studio  


Karito Doll - Gia from Italy
From the Karito Kids World Collection by KidsGive
Electronic Snap Circuits 500
Electronic Snap Circuits 500
Ages 8 and up. Compare at Target (smaller set):
Electronic Snap Circuits
Winner!
Nominees for Property of the Year:

Hannah Montana -
Winner!

High School Musical

Pokemon

Star Wars

Transformers  
 

         

 
 
 
 






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