TORONTO, January 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --
PAW Patrol® and Jumanji Receive
Global Industry Recognition
Spin Master Corp. (TSX: TOY)
(http://www.spinmaster.com) a leading global children's
entertainment company, took home top honors for its innovative
products at the Toy Industry Awards presented by the British
Toy & Hobby Association (BTHA) and the Toy Retailers
Association on January 22, 2019. The Company won two
coveted UK Toy and Supplier of the Year Awards: Game of the
Year - Jumanji Board Game and Preschool Range of the
Year - PAW Patrol®. Additionally, PAW Patrol® Ultimate
Construction Vehicle was named one of Toy Fair's Hero Toys.
Decided by an independent panel of industry judges and the BTHA,
The Toy Fair Hero Toys seeks to recognize the 25 most exciting and
creative toys launched at Toy Fair.
"It's an incredible honor to receive
these awards and a reflection on our team's ongoing hard work and
dedication," said Ben Gadbois, Spin Master's Global President
and COO. "Spin Master is committed to pushing the boundaries of
innovation and creativity and these three awards are a testament to
our efforts."
"We're so thrilled to receive these
three amazing awards at such a prestigious industry event," said
Hedley Barnes, General Manager
Northern Europe. "Our steadfast focus is on bringing innovative
toys, games and entertainment to kids to inspire creativity and
fun."
This year's awards follow Spin Master's
2018 UK Toy of the Year wins for: Collectible of the
Year - Hatchimals CollEGGtibles™, Doll of the
Year - Luvabella™, Pre-School Toy of the
Year - PAW Patrol® Basic Vehicle and the
illustrious Supplier of the Year Award.
These awards come just weeks before the
North American Toy Fair, which takes place in New York
February 16-19, 2019. Spin Master has
been nominated for seven Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards from the US
Toy Industry Association and seven Women in Toys (WIT) Wonder Woman
Awards.
About Spin Master
Spin Master (TSX: TOY; http://www.spinmaster.com) is a leading
global children's entertainment company that creates, designs,
manufactures, licenses and markets a diversified portfolio of
innovative toys, games, products and entertainment properties. Spin
Master is best known for award-winning brands including Zoomer®,
Bakugan®, Erector® by Meccano®, Hatchimals®, Air Hogs® and PAW
Patrol®. Since 2000, Spin Master has received 103 Toy of the Year
(TOTY) nominations with 28 wins across a variety of product
categories, including 13 TOTY nominations for Innovative Toy of the
Year. To date, Spin Master has produced eight television series,
including the recently re-launched Bakugan Battle Brawlers and
current hit PAW Patrol, which is broadcast in over 160 countries
and territories globally. Spin Master has 28 offices and employs
over 1,700 people globally in Canada, United
States, Mexico,
France, Italy, United
Kingdom, Russia,
Slovakia, Poland, Germany, Sweden, the
Netherlands, China,
Hong Kong, Japan, Vietnam, and Australia.
MEDIA CONTACT: Tammy Smitham, Vice President, Global
Communications & CSR, mediarelations@spinmaster.com