Posts Tagged ‘TOTY’
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TIA Announces 2012 TOTY Finalists
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011
The Toy Industry Association (TIA) has announced the 77 finalists for the 2012 Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards. Through January 15, toy lovers of all ages can vote for their favorite toys by visiting www.ToyAwards.org.
The finalists, representing 67 unique products or properties from 51 companies, were selected from nearly 600 nominees. TIA invites consumers, mass retailers, specialty retailers, media, and members of the toy industry to vote. Each of the five types of ballots will be weighted and used to determine the winners and the overall “Toy of the Year” award. Winners will be announced during the awards ceremony on Saturday, February 11 as the kick-off to the 109th American International Toy Fair.
Tags: TIA, TOTY, Toy Fair, Toy Industry Association, Toy of the Year Awards
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This post was written by Elizabeth A. Reid
There’s Still Time to Win Ten Years of TOTY Prizes
Thursday, February 25th, 2010
Last week, the Toy Industry Foundation celebrated Ten Years of the Toy of the Year Awards, and the organization is giving Toy Story and Pixar fans an opportunity to win the event’s drawing prizes.
Contestants can enter to win a complete Toy Story collection donated by LEGO, or a signed, limited-edition print of concept art from John Lasseter’s short, Luxo, Jr. (1986). Luxo, Jr. was the first film produced by Pixar animation studios after its establishment as an independent film studio. Only 86 framed, hand-numbered editions prints were produced, and the prize comes with a certificated of authenticity and is signed by Lasseter.
Tags: Pixar, TOTY, Toy Industry Foundation, Toy Story
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This post was written by Elizabeth A. Reid
The Toy Book’s Toy Report 11/24/09
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
Catch up on last week’s news! Read The Toy Book Toy Report for 11/24/09.
To view click here.
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This post was written by Elizabeth A. Reid
2010 TOTY Nominees Announced
Monday, November 23rd, 2009
The nominees for the 2010 Toy of the Year (TOTY) awards have been announced. The ballot will be sent to TIA members who will vote for the winners of the twelve categories. The winners from those categories will become the nominees for the overall Toy of the Year category, although a product can be named Toy of the Year via a write-in vote by TIA members.
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This post was written by Anthony Guardiola
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