Spin Master Corp a leading global children’s entertainment company – continues to win global industry recognition and awards for its innovative brands and products.
Presented by the British Toy & Hobby Association and the Toy Retailers Association, Spin Master won three coveted UK Toy of the Year Awards: Toy of the Year 2017 for Hatchimals, as well as two awards for PAW Patrol – the global preschool phenomenon – LICENSED Toy of the Year for PAW Patrol and PRESCHOOL Toy of the Year for the PAW Patroller.
Celebrating the company’s success in the UK, Hedley Barnes, Spin Master’s General Manager Northern Europe, said, “These awards are a testament to the incredible work that we do as an innovative company, every day. It has been an unprecedented year for Spin Master and we are so proud to receive this recognition in the UK for the continued success of PAW Patrol and the Hatchimals phenomenon.”
Speaking about the Toy of the Year win, Phil Hooper, Spin Master Toys UK Commercial Director – Marketing, commented, “It’s remarkable to receive three Toy of the Year Awards and two runner-up awards. With Hatchimals, we knew we had something special but they have truly exceeded all expectations. We are also thrilled with the awards for PAW Patrol, which continues to be loved by preschoolers in the UK and around the world. The educational programming and playful toys from the show have established Spin Master as an entertainment powerhouse. We’re committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation, creativity and fun and it’s incredibly gratifying for us to receive such recognition from the British Toy & Hobby Association and the Toy Retailers Association.”
These significant awards come just weeks before Toy Fair New York, which takes place from February 18-21st, 2017. There, Spin Master has been nominated for 9 Toy of the Year Awards from the Toy Industry Association in the US, across 8 categories, including Innovative Toy of the Year for Hatchimals.
