Every year, the Toy Industry Association presents T.O.T.Y. or Toy Of The Year Awards on the eve of the American International Toy Fair held in New York. Here are some of the chosen finalists and 2005 Toy Award Nominees for Best Girl Toy Of The Year.
1. Bella Dancerella Home Ballet Studio by Spin Master Ltd
This wonderful Ballet Dance Mat from Spin Master teaches little girls the basic ballet steps in an easy and fun way. The double sided dance mat has 5 basic ballet positions, which kids can learn by watching the half hour instructional video and dance along to the Step by Step song. Comes with a portable barre.
2. Cabbage Patch Kids from Jakks Pacific
These evergreen Cabbage Patch Kids bring back memories for most of us. Lovable and huggable, these lovely dolls come with individual traits like different hair and eye colors. Each Cabbage Patch Kid comes with a name, birthday, birth certificate and adoption papers to make "adoption" of the doll possible!3. Dora's Talking House by Fisher Price
This fantastic Dora Talking dollhouse will provide endless hours of fun and imaginative play for your child. One of the appealing features of this dollhouse is that it is bilingual, with English and Spanish phrases being spoken. Little children find the dollhouse pretty fascinating, with the talking appliances and accessories in the house. Nicely decorated in warm, homely colors, this is a lovely toy for your little one.4. FurReal Friends Luv Cubs from Hasbro
These huggable little bear cubs steal your heart away! The little cubs actually change their facial expressions according to their moods. Adorable and cute, these are a must for your little one.5. Magic Hair Fairytale Dora from Fisher Price
This lovely rendition of Dora the Explorer as a Princess steals your heart away! Kids can magically lengthen or shorten Dora's hair with the help of a special butterfly wand. They can create hair styles with barrettes and a brush included. This Dora doll says words and sings a song.