2008 Christmas Toy Awards
On 29th January 2009, the British Toy & Hobby Association and Toy Retailers Association jointly announced the Toy Industry Winners of 2008.
Roger Dyson, chairman of the BTHA, gave his congratulations to all of the winners, commenting that: “In a tough retail climate it is fantastic to see toy retailers that care about their customers and ensure toy buying is still a memorable experience,”.
Gary Grant, chairman of the TRA, added: “The level of innovation and creativity in the toy industry never fails to impress me and, once again, this year is no exception.”.
- Creative Toy of the Year: Cup Cake Maker
- Innovative Toy of the Year: Elmo Live
- Film License of the Year: High School Musical
- Collectable Toy of the Year: Go Go Crazy Bones
- Pre-School Range of the Year: In the Night Garden
- Construction Toy of the Year: Lego
- Girls’ Range of the Year: Sylvanian Families
- Boys’ Range of the Year: Ben 10
- Pre-School Toy of the Year: Kidizoom Camera
- Girls’ Toy of the Year: FurReal Biscuit My Lovin Pup
- Supplier of the Year: Playmobil
- Toy of the Year: Ben 10 Action Figures