TNI 2006 Collector's Choice Awards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Monday January 8, 2007 – Pacifica, CA - Entertainment News International announces the 2006 TNI Collector’s Choice Awards. These awards are selected by the collectors by popular vote on the Toy News International website. This event is focused on bringing fans and toy companies together to share their love and appreciation for the favorite products of 2006.

THE COLLECTOR’S CHOICE

The Collector’s Choice Awards (CCA) cover numerous categories and nominations honoring toy companies, including the Toy Company of the Year, Best New Toy Line of the Year, and the coveted Toy of the Year Award. The Collector’s Choice Awards will be presented to the winning companies at the International Toy Fair in New York in February 2007. Nominations for each category are listed below. Votes will be accepted through January 31, 2007.

$300 PRIZE DRAWING

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sponsor of their choice.

2006 AWARDS NOMINATIONS

Toy of the Year

Azreal (DCSH)
Balrog (Lord of the Rings)
Biker Scout (VOTC)
Captain America (Marvel Legends Icons)
Darth Maul (12" Sideshow)
Darth Maul Lightsaber (Master Replica)
Jetfire (Transformers Classics)
Mirage (Alternators)
Mongul (DC Direct)
Reptile (Motal Kombat)
Solomen Grundy (JLU)
Wasp - Red Variant (Marvel Legends)
Zartan (G.I.Joe Sigma 6)
Other


Best Overall Toy Company

Art Asylum
Bandai
Bowen
Corgi
Diamond Select Toys
Four Horsemen
Gentle Giant Studios
Hasbro
Jada Toys
Jakks Pacific
Jazwares Inc.
Joy Ride Studios
Lego
Master Replica
Mattel
McFarlane Toys
Medicom
Mezco
NECA
Organic Hobby, Inc.
Playmates
Sideshow Toy
Shocker Toys
Sota Toys
Toy Biz
Toynami
WizKids
Yamato USA
Other (Optional)


Best Overall Action Figure Line

Ben 10
Buffy The Vampire Slayer/Angel
Corpse Bride
Cult Classics
DC Direct 6"
DC SuperHeroes 12"
DC SuperHeroes 6"
Dragons
Family Guy
Fantastic Four
Final Fantasy
G.I.Joe 8" Sigma 6
G.I.Joe 2.5" Sigma 6
G.I.Joe 3 3/4"
Halo
Hanna Barbera
Justice League Unlimited
Last Avatar
Living Dead Dolls
Lord of the Rings (Sideshow)
Mortal Kombat
Marvel Legends
Marvel Legends Icons
Marvel Select
Marvel Super Hero Showdown
Medicom Real Action Heroes
Microman
Mortal Kombat
MOTU Staction
Naruto
Now Playing
Power Rangers
Revoltech
Rocky
Spawn
Star Trek
Star Wars (Hasbro)
Star Wars (Sideshow)
Street Fighter
Superman Returns
TMNT
TNA Wrestling
Transformers Alternators
Transformers Classics
Transformers Cybertron
Other


Company with the Best Packaging for its Toy Lines

Art Asylum
Bandai
Bowen
Corgi
Diamond Select Toys
Four Horsemen
Gentle Giant Studios
Hasbro
Jada Toys
Jakks Pacific
Jazwares Inc.
Joy Ride Studios
Lego
Master Replica
Mattel
McFarlane Toys
Medicom
Mezco
NECA
Organic Hobby, Inc.
Playmates
Sideshow Toy
Shocker Toys
Sota Toys
Toy Biz
Toynami
WizKids
Yamato USA
Other


Company that Provided Best Overall Sculpting

Art Asylum
Bandai
Bowen
Corgi
Diamond Select Toys
Four Horsemen
Gentle Giant Studios
Hasbro
Jada Toys
Jakks Pacific
Jazwares Inc.
Joy Ride Studios
Lego
Master Replica
Mattel
McFarlane Toys
Medicom
Mezco
NECA
Organic Hobby, Inc.
Playmates
Sideshow Toy
Shocker Toys
Sota Toys
Toy Biz
Toynami
WizKids
Yamato USA
Other


Best Super Hero Line

DCSH
Marvel Legends
Marvel Legends Icons
Marvel Minimates
Marvel Select
Marvel Super Hero Showdown
Justice League Unlimited
Superman Returns
Teen Titans (Bandai)
The Batman


Best Transformers Line

Alternators
Classics
Cybertron
Masterpiece
Titanium


Best G.I.Joe Line

8" Sigma 6
2.5" Sigma 6
3 3/4"


Toy Line with Best Vehicles and Playsets

Ben 10
G.I.Joe
Pirates of the Caribbean (Zizzle)
Star Trek
Star Wars
TMNT
The Batman
Other


Toy Line Fans Most Want to See Returned to Action in 2007

Thundercats
Masters of the Universe
MASK
Other


Company with the Most Consumer Confidence

Art Asylum
Bandai
Bowen
Corgi
Diamond Select Toys
Four Horsemen
Gentle Giant Studios
Hasbro
Jada Toys
Jakks Pacific
Jazwares Inc.
Joy Ride Studios
Lego
Master Replica
Mattel
McFarlane Toys
Medicom
Mezco
NECA
Organic Hobby, Inc.
Playmates
Sideshow Toy
Shocker Toys
Sota Toys
Toy Biz
Toynami
WizKids
Yamato USA
Other

Best Toy Line for Girls

Barbie
Bratz
Living Dead Dolls
My Little Pony
Strawberry Shortcake
Other


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