Upstart Kids’ Choice Toy Awards
2021 Winners
After inviting toy companies from around New Zealand to send in their best toys, Upstart magazine’s readership (kiwi kids aged 5 - 14 years) voted to award five category winners and one Upstart Kids’ Choice Toy of the Year award winner for 2021.
Upstart Kids’ Choice Toy of the Year Award Winner…
VTech Marble Rush Adventure Set
Overwhelmingly Kiwi kids’ favourite toy of 2021, the VTech Marble Rush Adventure Set is fun, functional and creative!
Kiwi kids love the non-stop marble action in this “build it yourself” toy! With 10 marbles and 135 building pieces to assemble, compete with family and friends to build a marble run full of jumps, stunts, sound effects and even an electronic Ferris Wheel.
As well as being crowned the Upstart Kids’ Choice Toy of the Year, the VTech Marble Rush Adventure Set also won the Upstart Kids’ Choice CREATIVE Toy of the Year Award. RRP $109.99
2021 Award Category Winners
The finalists in this category were toys that use innovative technology or design to enhance their fun!
Star Wars Galactic Snackin’ Grogu
Featuring cute sounds, animated motions, and interactive accessories, Galactic Snackin’ Grogu lives up to his name by munching on a blue cookie, a bowl of soup (as seen in The Mandalorian), and can be fed with a spoon.
RRP $159.99
They aim, splash, shoot and entertain! Finalists were toys that are designed primarily for outdoor play.
ZURU Crazy Bunch O Balloons
Fill and tie 100 crazy water balloons in less than 60 seconds with these sensational self-tying crazy water balloons!
Perfect for outdoor family time, Bunch O Balloons’ stems and O Rings are 100% recyclable and the balloons are made from natural latex rubber.
RRP $12.00
Toys that compose a set and are designed to be collected in multiples. Finalists included toys that had novelty playthings, miniature versions of existing lines, licensed collectibles, etc.
SIKU All Blacks Team Vehicle Set
Collect each one individually or get the set.
These high-quality die-cast All Blacks team vehicles are perfect for All Blacks and vehicle fans alike. The range includes Ford Mustang GT, Ford F150 Pickup, and a team van.
RRP for the set $44.99
Toys that include fashion dolls or are made of fabric and stuffed with soft filling, including toys with interactive or electronic features.
ZURU Rainbocorn Fairycorn Surprise
Unbox your magical Fairycorn Surprise to reveal the cuddliest plush and 10+ magical surprises, including fairy wings you can wear!
RRP $39.00
