Kids and parents will decide when they cast their votes for the coveted Toy Industry Association's (TIA(TM)) 2002 People's Choice Award (see nominees below). Consumers of all ages are invited to vote for their favorite, from a list of fifty exciting and entertaining items, including an extensive selection of hot products including dolls, high tech, learning and building toys, games, and more.

How to Vote and Win

Voting begins on Friday, November 29th and runs through Tuesday, December 31st until 11:59 pm. Individuals can vote online at www.totyawards.org. Those interested in receiving an official paper ballot should send a self-addressed, stamped envelope, postmarked no later than December 9, 2002 to: Toy Industry Association, Inc., Attn: People's Choice, 1115 Broadway, New York, NY, 10010. The voting process is open to all residents of North America.

All who cast a vote for the "People's Choice Toy Of The Year" will be eligible to win one of the fun and fabulous nominated toys. Twenty-five lucky winners will be randomly selected after final voting closes on December 31st.

Announcement of "People's Choice Award"

The winner of the "People's Choice Award" will be announced on February 15th, at an industry wide T.O.T.Y. Awards ceremony, held at The Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. Fourteen industry awards in various categories will also be honored that evening.

About TIA

Founded in 1916, the Toy Industry Association (TIA(TM)), formerly Toy Manufacturers of America, is recognized by government, trade, media and consumers as the authoritative voice of the U.S. toy industry. TIA (www.toy-tia.org) represents U.S. producers of toys, games, interactive products and holiday decorations. Its more than 280 members include manufacturers and importers (regular members), who account for approximately 85 percent of total domestic toy sales, as well as design firms, professional inventors and toy testing laboratories (associate members). TIA also owns and operates the American International Toy Fair(TM), celebrating its 100th anniversary from February 16-19, 2003.

THE 2002 T.O.T.Y. AWARDS

2002 People's Choice Ballot

Air Hogs Helicopter: Spin Master Toys (TM)
Baby Annabell: Zapf Creation(R)
Barbie(R) Dance Party: Radica Games, Ltd /Girl Tech
Barbie(R) as Rapunzel: Mattel (R), Inc.
Barbie(R) Video Magic: Wireless Camera: KIDdesigns, Inc.
Beyblade(TM) Tops: Hasbro(R), Inc.
Bionicle(TM) Toa Nuva and the Bohrok: LEGO (R) Systems, Inc.
Bob the Builder(TM) Jackhammering Bob(TM): Hasbro(R), Inc.
Bratz(TM) A Stylin' Salon and Spa: MGA Entertainment(R)
Care Bears(TM) Plush: Play Along(TM)
Chicken Dance Elmo: Fisher-Price(R)
Cindy Smart: Manley(R) Toy Quest
Cranium Cadoo(TM): Cranium(R)
Crayola(R) Crayon Maker: Binney & Smith(R)
E-Kara(TM) Real Karaoke Pro Headset System: Hasbro(R), Inc.
ello(TM): Mattel(R), Inc. The Equalizer(TM): JAKKS Pacific Inc.(TM)
Eye Poppin' Spongebob(TM): Mattel (R), Inc .
FurReal Friends(TM): Hasbro(R), Inc.
Geomag: PlastWood Toys
Groovy Girls(R) ""V"" Line": Manhattan Toy(R)
Grow-With-Me(TM) RC Rally: Fisher-Price(R)
Harry Potter(TM) Slime Chamber: Mattel(R), Inc.
Hot Wheels(R) Octoblast (TM): Mattel (R), Inc
Icee Maker: Spin Master(TM)
Kasey the Kinderbot(TM): Fisher-Price(R)
KG Racers: Kid Galaxy(TM)
KidClips(TM) Disney Tunes: Hasbro(R), Inc.
Kid Starts Fitness System: Sport Fun(R) Inc.
K'Nex(R) Electronic Arcade: K'Nex (R).
LeapStart(TM) Learning Table: LeapFrog(R).
LEGO(R) HARRY POTTER (TM) Chamber of Secrets: LEGO(R) Systems, Inc.
MTV KareokeVision(TM): Singing Machine
Musini(TM): Neurosmith
My Scene(TM): Mattel (R), Inc.
NU JAM(TM) GUITAR: Hasbro(R), Inc.
Phonics Tiles(TM): Neurosmith
Pirate Ship: Brio(R)
Power Rangers Wild Force- Deluxe Isis Megazord: Bandai America Inc.
Quantum Pad(TM) Learning System: LeapFrog(R)
Radio Disney(R) Pop Dreamers: Thinkway Toys
Razor(TM) Scream Machine(TM): Razor(TM) USA LLC
Rescue Heroes Nature Force: Fisher-Price(R)
Ryan's Room(TM): Small World Toys(R)
Singing Starz(TM) Video Karaoke Machine: JAKKS Pacific Inc.(TM)
Spider-Man(R) Dual Action Web Blaster: Toy Biz (R)
Star Wars R2-D2 Astromech Droid: Hasbro(R), Inc.
Stunt Hopper: Nikko American, Inc.
"We Did It" Dancing Dora: Fisher-Price(R)
Yu-Gi-Oh! (TM) Trading Cards: Upper Deck(R)