2000 TOTY Winners

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TOY OF THE YEAR

The best toy of the year.

WINNER: LeapPad, LeapFrog

PEOPLE'S CHOICE TOY OF THE YEAR

WINNER: LeapPad, LeapFrog

BOY TOY OF THE YEAR

The best toy developed specifically for boys of any age, not including r/c, ride-on and other vehicles.

WINNER: LEGO Soccer Championship Challenge, LEGO Systems, Inc.

Other Nominees:

Dragon Fly R/C Stunt Racer by ToyMax
Flick Tricks by SpinMaster
Road Champ Bike by JAKKS Pacific
Tekno the Robotic Puppy by Manley/ToyQuest

EDUCATIONAL TOY OF THE YEAR

The best toy that through play help children develop special skills and/or knowledge.

WINNER: LeapPad, LeapFrog

Other Nominees:

Explore a Globe by LeapFrog
Little Linguist by Neurosmith
Turbo Twist Line by LeapFrog
Undersea Encounter by Uncle Milton

GAME OF THE YEAR

Including children's board, card, CD-ROM or electronic game formats. (For CD-ROM or electronic games, formats must have ESRB's "Early Childhood" rating: content may be suitable for persons ages 3 and older. Contains no materials that parents would find inappropriate.)

WINNERS: Who Wants To Be A Millionaire Board Game, Pressman Toy Corp.

Other Nominees:

Bop It Extreme by Hasbro
Harry Potter Trivia Game by Mattel
Monopoly by Hasbro
Playstation 2 Computer Entertainment System by Sony

GIRL TOY OF THE YEAR

The best toy developed specifically for girls of any age.

WINNER: Poo-Chi, Tiger Electronics

Other Nominees:

Amazing Ally by Playmates
Celebration of Barbie 2000 by Mattel
Diva Starz by Mattel
Groovy Girls by Manhattan Toy

INFANT/PRESCHOOL TOY OF THE YEAR

The best toy developed for infant and/or preschool children.

WINNER: Tinkertoy Classic Building Sets, Hasbro, Inc.

Other Nominees:

Intelli Table by Fisher Price
Music Blocks by Neurosmith
Rescue Heroes by Fisher Price
Rocket the Wonder Dog by Fisher Price

INNOVATIVE TOY OF THE YEAR

The best toy that combines the most unique blend of innovative technology and play value for children today.

WINNER: LEGO & Steven Spielberg MovieMaker Set, LEGO Systems, Inc.

Other Nominees:

Intelli Table by Fisher Price
Playstation 2 Computer Entertainment System by Sony
Rocket the Wonder Doll by Fisher Price
Turbo Twist Line by LeapFrog

SPRING/SUMMER TOY OF THE YEAR

The best toy designed for outdoor play.

WINNER: Razor Scooter, Razor USA

Other Nominees:

Air Hogs by SpinMaster
FP Switchboard by Fisher Price
Storm Water Gun by Trendmasters
Wave Hoop by Maui Toy

SPECIALTY TOY OF THE YEAR

The best toy primarily distributed through specialty retailers.

WINNERS: Madeline's Doll House, Eden, LLC

Other Nominees:

Bendos by Kid Galaxy
Pretend & Play Calculator Cash Register by Learning Resources Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway
System by Learning Curve
Wooden Railway System by Cranium

Licensed TOY OF THE YEAR

The best toy primarily distributed through specialty retailers.

WINNERS: Who Wants to be a Millionaire Board Game, Pressman Toy Corp.

Other Nominees:

Eloise Doll by Alexander Doll
Powerpuff Girls Doll Line by Trendmasters
Star Wars Line by LEGO
Who Wants to be a Millionaire? by Pressman Toy

Retailer of the Year

WINNER: Target

Other Nominees:

Creative Kidsstuff
Etoys
FAO Schwarz
Zainy Brainy

Best Marketing Campaign of the Year

WINNER: Plan a Family Game Night, Hasbro, Inc.

Other Nominees:

Hit Clips Launch Campaign by Tiger Electronics
LEGO MLS Soccer Experience by LEGO
Oh the Possibilities! by Fisher Price
US Debut of Poo-chi by Tiger Electronics