October 24, 2001 - Toronto, ON - Toy Awards season is in full swing and the Incredible Shrinky Dinks Maker by Spin Master Toys has been placed on many of the prestigious "Hot Toys" lists. Shrinky Dinks invented in 1973 has been revitalized since the launch of the Incredible Shrinky Dinks Maker in August.
The Incredible Shrinky Dinks Maker started receiving awards just after it was introduced at Toy Fair 2001 in New York. Dr. Toy was the first to recognize the Shrinky Dinks Maker when she acknowledged it as one of her Best Classic Products and Best Creative Products for 2001.
Recently Spin Master's latest 'hot toy' has been awarded such incredible accolades as the Duracell Toy Test's Top 25 Finalists, Parenting Magazine's Toys of the Year, Parents Magazine's Toys of the Year, and Family Fun Magazine's Top 10 Toys of the Year. The Incredible Shrinky Dinks Maker was also named by Toy Wishes Magazine as one of their "Hot Picks" and most recently PlayDate 2001 named the Shrinky Dinks Maker one of their "Hot Ones to Watch."
"We are extremely proud of these awards," says Harold Chizick, Director of Public Relations for Spin Master. "They are based on an impressive cross-sectional of people - from children, to retailers to industry experts - it just goes to show that the Incredible Shrinky Dinks Maker is a favorite of everyone."
Spin Master develops, manufactures, markets and distributes its own toy products around the world. Diligent Product Development and Powerhouse Marketing Strategies have created a worldwide reputation for Great Products. Highly recognized for its Creative Vision, Spin Master is one of the fastest growing toy companies in the world. The company has several well known brands including, AIR HOGS, FLICK TRIX, E-CHARGERS, METAL MAXX, KEY CHARM CUTIES, TICKLE SECRETS BABY, MILKY MANIA, SPLASH BLAST, DON?T FREE FREDDY and SHRINKY DINKS a registered trademark of K&B Innovations Inc.