This week the 2013 Australian Toy, Hobby and Nursery Fair is on being held in Melbourne.
This annual event is the perfect opportunity for retailers to get a look at products from over 150 exhibitors from Australia and overseas and decide what
they will stock on their shelves.
To kick off the fair the Australian Toy Association revealed the top picks of the year with the “Toy of the Year” awards, hosted by Totally Wild TV presenter Natalie Hunter.
One of the big winners at this year’s awards was Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, which took out several awards, however it was “Glitzi Globes” by Moose Enterprise that won the overall “Toy of the year” awards.
The full list of ATA Industry Awards winners for 2013 is outlined below:
Toy of the Year – Glitzi Globes – Moose Enterprise
Educational Toy of the Year – WordWand – Educational Experience
Girls Toy of the Year – LEGO Friends Dolphin Cruiser – LEGO Australia
Boys Toy of the Year – Combat Creatures – Attacknid; The Deletor – Modern Brands
Pre-School Toy of the Year –Vtech My First Luggage – Modern Brands
Nursery Toy of the Year – Tiny Love 3-in-1 Rocker Napper – Valiant Brands
Outdoor Toy of the Year -Zooma Splat X Smack Shot – Moose Enterprise
Craft & Activity Toy of the Year – Glitzi Globes – Moose Enterprise
Hobby Product of the Year – Ares Ethos QX 75 Quadcopter – Model Engines (Aust)
Game of the Year – Teenage Mutant ninja Turtles – Catapult Pizza Game – Tree Toys
License Toy of the Year – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Combat Gear – HeadStart International
Girls Licensed Toy of the Year – Lala-Oopsies Fairies – HeadStart International
Boys Licensed Toy of the Year – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Combat Gear – HeadStart International
Pre-School Licensed Toy of the Year – Talking Hootabelle Interactive Plush – Jasnor
Australian Development Toy of the Year – Glitzi Globes – Moose Enterprise
You can listen to the full awards presentation below.
