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