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. The best infant toys and preschool toys of the year are nominated for the award in the Infant / Preschool Toys category. This year, there are some great toys for infants and preschool kids, including the Write and Learn Letterbook, the Star Station and mor. Here are the chosen finalists and Award Winner Nominees for Best Infant and Preschool Toys of 2006.
1. Bulls-Eye Bounce & Roll - Playskool
This Bullseye game from Playskool involves bouncing a ball on a mini trampoline or rolling it up a mini ramp. Points are awarded based on where the ball goes. The aim of the game is to try and put the ball into one of the three holes numbered from 1 to 3. An electronic scorer reports your progress. This game, though it may sound simple, is a lot of fun for the little kids.
2. Shake 'N Go Speedway™ - Fisher-Price
The Shake and Go Speedway Raceway is one of the hot infant and preschool toys of the season. Simply shake the two included race cars which powers up their engines. Place the cars on the race track, and let the fun begin! Hear an electronic voice reporting on the progress of the contestants, and cheer along your favorite. Great fun if playing alone, or with a friend.3. Write & Learn Letter Book™ - VTech Electronics North America
This study aid works just great for kids who are learning how to read and write. The brightly colored unit allows kids to identify words, sounds and letters, spell, and trace out letters with their fingers. Your child will enjoy learning all about the alphabet, the numbers and other useful things that this great new product from VTech does.4. Star Station™ - Fisher-Price
Fisher Price has come out with a rather unique concept with its "Star Station". The unit has a video camera built in which projects images onto the television set. This enables your kids to watch themselves live on TV as they sing and dance to the Kidz Bop music CDs. A wireless microphone transmits the sounds, and acts like a karaoke player. Various camera lenses are provided which can be adjusted to create groovy effects on the screen.5. Weebles Weebly Wobbly Tree House - Playskool
The Weebles Weebly Wobbly Treehouse is perfect for making the little Weebles have a blast! The Weebles can be spun around in the Water Wheel, or made to explore and discover many different things. There is electronic music playing, which adds to the fun of it all. All in all, the treehouse promises the Weebles a good time!