2020 TOTY Awards

They’re often considered to be the “Oscars” of the toy industry, and on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, the next Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards will be distributed at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City as Toy Fair New York gets underway. After carefully examining hundreds of nominees, a panel of industry experts determined this year’s finalists in 16 categories. One winner in each category, along with the consumer-chosen People’s Choice award and the overall Toy of the Year Award will be presented in February. Now it’s your chance to vote for your favorites.

– Here are the nominees for Outdoor Toy of the Year! –

Honoring toys that are designed for outdoor play, including ride-ons.

2020 TOTY Awards

Toy Insider 2019 Holiday Gift Guide Top Holiday ToysCrazy Cart Shift (Razor USA)

The all-new Crazy Cart Shift delivers the intense fun and excitement of driving and drifting to kids as young as six years old! It features a simplified drift system, a smaller and lighter frame, and a speed control switch that lets you decide the maximum speed for your child – 8 mph in the “HIGH” setting or 2.5 mph in the “LOW”.
Ages: 6+, $199.99
Buy now on Amazon | Toy Insider Holiday Gift Guide Winner


2020 TOTY Awards

Create A Castle (Create A Castle)

Kids can build a detailed sandcastle with a split mold. Pieces clip together for building, while customization tools allow for the addition of accents and details.
Ages: 6+, $49.99
Buy now on Amazon


2020 TOTY Awards

Ezy Roller Drifter X (EzyRoller)

This machine is for EzyRolling Ninjas. Once kids have mastered how to curve their own way, the Drifter’s unique patented back wheels design lets them ‘drift’ around corners. It’s fun, fluid and fearless.
Ages: 6+, $119.99
Buy now on Ezy Roller


2020 TOTY Awards

Globber GoUP Comfort (Incredible Novelties)

Specifically designed for younger riders, the EVO  GoUP Comfort is the only 3-wheel scooter with seat to offer ride-on, walking bike, and scooter functions all-in-one. Includes a unique light and sound module to stimulate kids’ senses, while the scooter easily transforms alongside the different stages of the child from 15 months to ages 9 and up.
Ages: 15 months+, $99.99
Buy now at Globber


2020 TOTY Awards

Toy Insider 2019 Holiday Gift Guide Top Holiday Toys

My Buddy Wheels (Yvolution USA)

Kids can learn the fundamental skills of cycling with this balance bike and cuddly friend combo. Kids can learn to balance on two wheels, skipping the need for training wheels. Available in unicorn and dinosaur styles.
Ages: 2+, $79.99
Buy now on Amazon | Toy Insider Holiday Gift Guide Winner


2020 TOTY Awards

Toy Insider 2019 Holiday Gift Guide Top Holiday Toys

Toilet Paper Blasters Sheet Storm (Jakks Pacific)

This blaster transforms toilet paper into clean spitballs. It features rapid-fire pump action to blast spitballs up to 50 feet away. One roll of toilet paper creates more than 350 spitballs, with two spitballs per sheet.
Ages: 8+, $39.99
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2020 TOTY Awards

Toy Insider 2019 Holiday Gift Guide Top Holiday Toys

X-Shot Fast-Fill (ZURU)

This water blaster fills with up to 24 ounces of water in two seconds. It can shoot water up to 34 feet away and has RapidSeal technology that instantly closes the blaster tank.
Ages: 5+, $12.99
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– VOTE NOW! –TOTY-2020-VOTE

Public voting for the 2020 TOTY Awards is open to consumers, retailers, media, and members of The Toy Association through Jan. 5. For full details, rules, and additional information, please visit toyawards.org. Proceeds from the annual event benefit The Toy Foundation in its efforts to bring joy and comfort to children in need through the experience of toys and play.

About the author

James Zahn

James Zahn

James Zahn, AKA The Rock Father, is Editor-in-Chief of The Toy Book, a Senior Editor at The Toy Insider and The Pop Insider, and Editor of The Toy Report, The Toy Book‘s weekly industry newsletter. As a pop culture and toy industry expert, Zahn has appeared as a panelist and guest at events including Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC) Wizard World Chicago, and the ASTRA Marketplace & Academy. Zahn has more than 30 years of experience in the entertainment, retail, and publishing industries, and is frequently called upon to offer expert commentary for publications such as Forbes, Marketwatch, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, USA Today, Reuters, the Washington Post, and more. James has appeared on History Channel’s Modern Marvels, was interviewed by Larry King and Anderson Cooper, and has been seen on Yahoo! Finance, CNN, CNBC, FOX Business, NBC, ABC, CBS, WGN, The CW, and more. Zahn joined the Adventure Media & Events family in 2016, initially serving as a member of the Parent Advisory Board after penning articles for the Netflix Stream Team, Fandango Family, PBS KIDS, Sprout Parents (now Universal Kids), PopSugar, and Chicago Parent. He eventually joined the company full time as a Senior Editor and moved up the ranks to Deputy Editor and Editor-in-Chief.

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