The 2020 Toy of the Year Award winners were announced on Feb 21, 2020 ahead of the 117th annual International Toy Fair.

Photo Courtesy of The Toy Association: Shaquille O’Neal Opening #TFNY2020

Known as the “Oscars” of the toy industry, the Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards are presented annually to the top toys, games, and properties of the year.  It was fun to get a chance to see these innovative trendsetters in person.

The 2020 Toy of the Year Award Winners:

Action Figure of the Year
Disney Pixar Toy Story Basic Figures (Mattel)

Doll of the Year
L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. Fashion Dolls (MGA Entertainment)

Collectible of the Year
L.O.L. Surprise! Winter Disco Series (MGA Entertainment)

Plush Toy of the Year
Pinkfong Baby Shark Song Puppets with Tempo Control (WowWee)

Game of the Year
Pictionary Air (Mattel)

Infant/Toddler Toy of the Year 
Fisher-Price Linkimals (Mattel)

Playset of the Year 
Mars Space Station (Playmobil)

Preschool Toy of the Year
Coding Critters (Learning Resources)

Creative Toy of the Year
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Droid Depot Custom Astromech Units (Disney Parks)

Construction Toy of the Year
LEGO CITY Deep Space Rocket and Launch Control (LEGO Systems)

STEM/STEAM Toy of the Year
LEGO BOOST Star Wars Droid Commander (LEGO Systems)

Outdoor Toy of the Year
Create A Castle (Create A Castle)

Vehicle of the Year 
Hot Wheels Mario Kart Die-Cast Vehicle Assortment (Mattel)

License of the Year
Baby Shark (Pinkfong)

Specialty Toy of the Year
LEGO Stranger Things The Upside Down (LEGO Systems)

Innovative Toy of the Year
Harry Potter Invisibility Cloak (Wow! Stuff)

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