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
Voters will have a chance to win a $300 toy shopping spree drawing from the TNI
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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