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