The LEGO Group picks up seven awards out of the 16 categories featured in the prestigious 22nd annual Toy of the Year event. The seven awards won is a significant achievement and leap from the four awards in 2021 and three awards obtained in 2020.
The category winners were selected from 600 nominees and the shortlisting of 114 finalists based on votes from toy retailers, media Toy Association members and consumers. The final audited decision is based on a number of metrics including TOTY votes, holiday sales, media buzz covering traditional, online and social outlets.
Collectible of the Year
LEGO Marvel Studios Collectible Minifigures 71031 | Read our Review
Construction Toy of the Year
LEGO Marvel Spider-Man 76178 Daily Bugle | Read our Review – Part 1 | Part 2
Price: US $299.99 | CAN $399.99 | UK £274.99
Grown-Up Toy of the Year
LEGO Botanical Collection 10280 Flower Bouquet | Read our Review
Price: US $49.99 | CAN $TBD | UK £44.99
Playset of the Year
LEGO Star Wars 75312 Boba Fett’s Starship | Read the news reveal
Price: US $49.99 | CAN $69.99 | UK £49.99
Specialty Toy of the Year
LEGO 40516 Everyone Is Awesome | Read our review
US $34.99 | CAN $44.49 | UK £30.
STEAM Toy of the Year
LEGO Creator 3-in-1 31119 Ferris Wheel | Read our Review
US $79.99 | CAN $109.99 | UK £79.99.
Preschool Toy of the Year
LEGO Disney 43193 Ariel, Belle, Cinderella and Tiana’s Storybook Adventures
The Brothers Brick congratulates the LEGO Designers that poured their passion into making these sets a reality. Full details of the other winners are available at the Toy Association’s press release.
Find out more about the winning sets from LEGO in 2020 and 2021.
Not bad for the company! Sales would further explode.