Toy Of The Year Finalists Announced: Pikmi Pops By Moose Toys Tops The List With Nominations In Two Categories

Pikmi Pops was the only toy to be nominated in two categories in this year's Toy of the Year awards announced November 3, 2017 at Play Fair in New York City. Revered as "The Oscars" for toys, Pikmi Pops was unveiled as a finalist in both the Collectible of the Year category and the Plush Toy of the Year category.

"Pikmi Pops have won the hearts of children all ages! We pride ourselves on creating new ways for kids to collect and play and for Pikmi Pops to be recognized in two categories is testament to the innovation and freshness the Pikmi brand offers," said Paul Solomon, Co-CEO of Moose Toys.

While Pikmi Pops dominated this years list of finalists, Moose also has products recognized in three other categories:

• Games of the Year - Boom Blast Stix
• Playset of the Year - Shopkins Super Mall
• Creative Toy of the Year – Oonies

"It is fantastic to see, that while we are famous for our collectibles, as our portfolio continues to grow, so does our success," Paul added.

The winners will be announced at New York Toy Fair in February 2018.

About Moose Toys
Moose Toys exists to make children happy. The team has innovation in their DNA and are famous for the design, development and manufacture of award winning toys that continue to disrupt the market! Moose Toys dominates in categories including collectibles, craft, dolls, games and youth electronics and is consistently recognized as the most creative company in the industry.

The family run business disrupted the toy industry with the global phenomenon Shopkins and through these pintsized characters, reinvigorated the way children play. The success of the company extends to the development of content, entertainment and global licensing deals. Moose calls Australia home, has over 350 staff and distributes to over 100 countries.

SOURCE Moose Toys