New York, NY, February 22, 2020 The NPD Group, a leading global information company, today announced the winners of this year’s Toy Industry Awards, which were shared with the recipients at New York Toy Fair. The awards were given to the manufacturers of the top-selling property and toy of 2019 in the United States, the top-selling toys by supercategory, as well as the top global* toy manufacturer, global top toy property, and global top selling toy, according to NPD’s Retail Tracking Service.

 

Global Top Toy Manufacturer of the Year

Manufacturer
Mattel

 

Global Top Toy Property of the Year


Property

Manufacturer
L.O.L. Surprise! MGA Entertainment

 

Global Top Selling Toy of the Year (Tie)


Item

Manufacturer
L.O.L. Surprise! Hair Goals Assortment

L.O.L. Surprise! Dolls Assortment
MGA Entertainment

MGA Entertainment

 

U.S. Top Property of the Year

Property

Manufacturer
L.O.L. Surprise! MGA Entertainment

    

U.S. Top Selling Toy of the Year

Item Description

Manufacturer
L.O.L. Surprise! Doll Assortment MGA Entertainment

 

U.S. Top Selling Toy by Supercategory


Supercategory

Item Description

Manufacturer
Action Figures & Accessories Beyblade Burst Slingshot Starter Pack Assortment

Hasbro

Arts & Crafts Play-Doh Single Tub

Hasbro

Building Sets First Builders Big Building Bag 80 Piece

Mattel

Dolls L.O.L. Surprise! Doll Assortment

MGA Entertainment

Explorative & Other Toys Ryan’s World Giant Mystery Egg

Bonkers Toys

Games/Puzzles UNO Card Game Assortment

Mattel

Infant/Toddler/Preschool Toys Laugh & Learn Smart Stages Puppy & Sis Assortment

Mattel

Outdoor & Sports Toys NERF Fortnite AR-L Elite Dart Blaster

Hasbro

Plush Beanie Boos Regular Assortment

TY

Vehicles Hot Wheels Singles 1:64 Assortment

Mattel
Youth Electronics Kidizoom Smartwatch DX Assortment

VTech

 

“These awards celebrate the companies that have set the standard for innovation and creativity

in a highly competitive and challenging landscape over the past year,” said Ricardo Solar, SVP of Media Entertainment and Toys at The NPD Group. “Congratulations to all award winners. We wish you continued success in 2020.”

 

Source: The NPD Group/ Retail Tracking Service, U.S. Dollar Sales,
January-December 2019

*Global includes the United States, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Russia, Mexico, Brazil and Australia