Nuremberg, February 1, 2023 – The NPD Group, a leading global information company which recently merged with Information Resources, Inc. (IRI®) to create a leading global technology, analytics and data provider, today announced the winners of its fifth global and European* Toy Industry Performance Awards. The annual awards are based on 2022 sales and are given to the manufacturers or license owners of Europe’s top gaining toy properties**, top global*** toy manufacturer, top global toy property, top-selling global toy, and, for the first time, acknowledging sustainable toys, according to NPD’s Retail Tracking Service.
Global Top Toy Manufacturer of the Year
Manufacturer
The LEGO Group
Global Top Toy Property of the Year
Property
Manufacturer
Pokémon
The Pokémon Company
Global Top Selling Toy of the Year
Item
Manufacturer
Hot Wheels Singles 1/64 Assortment
Mattel
Europe’s Top Gaining Toy Property of the Year
Property
Manufacturer / Licensor
Pokémon
The Pokémon Company
Europe’s Top Gaining Toy Property by Category
Categories
Property
Manufacturer / Licensor
Action Figures & Accessories
Funko Pop!
Funko
Arts & Crafts
Painting by numbers
Ravensburger
Building Sets
LEGO Star Wars
The LEGO Group
Dolls
Rainbow High
MGA
Games & Puzzles
Pokémon
The Pokémon Company
Infant/Toddler/Preschool Toys
Toniebox
Tonies
Youth Electronics
Tamagotchi
Bandai
Outdoor & Sports Toys
X-Shot
ZURU
Plush
Squishmallows
Jazwares
Vehicles
Hot Wheels
Mattel
Europe’s Sustainable Toy Awards
Best-selling Manufacturer
Best 2022 Launch
Ravensburger
Playmobil Wiltopia
“Once again, The NPD group is proud to acknowledge the innovation and quality of the toys and games being developed by our clients. And for the first time ever, we are celebrating two manufacturers whose efforts towards a more sustainable world have struck a chord with consumers,” said François Klipfel, President, Toys, The NPD Group. “Our sustainable toy awards include all toys made from at least 70% recycled materials, organic materials, or wood from well-managed forests. Congratulations to all the winners.”
Source: The NPD Group/ Retail Tracking Service, Euro Sales, January-December 2022 *Europe includes the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Belgium and the Netherlands ** Properties with the largest increases in euro sales ***Global includes the United States, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Mexico, Brazil, and Australia
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