Nominees for 2011 TOTY: Boy Toy of the Year Nominees

The Toy Industry Association has released their list of nominees for the 2011 Toy of the Year Awards. They’ve also launched a new website which allows kids of all ages to go and vote for their favorite toys. Now through January 14, 2011, families can vote, download a Holiday Gift Guide, and register to win fantastic prizes.

Here are the nominees for Boy Toy of the Year:

oys developed for boys of any age

• Air Hogs® Hawk Eye (Spin Master Ltd.) – The Air Hogs® Hawk Eye™ is the first-ever, indoor, remote-controlled helicopter that can take pictures and capture video while flying.  Once done flying, simply hook the Hawk Eye up to your computer via the included USB cable and instantly upload the files to view, share and edit. Ages 12+

• Hot Wheels® RC Stealth Rides (Mattel) – Stealth Rides™ is the first remote control vehicle to fold flat and fit in a super slim carrying case. A touch of a button transforms the flat vehicle into a fully functioning RC vehicle with the carrying case now doubling as the remote control. Ages 8+

• NERF N-Strike Stampede ECS blaster (Hasbro, Inc.) – The NERF N-Strike Stampede ECS blaster is the first fully automatic NERF Clip System blaster. The blaster features a new pop-out bipod, which doubles as a handle, and a removable shield allowing players to transition to attack mode. Also comes complete with one six-dart clip and three extended clips which hold 18 darts each, offering the highest clip capacity from NERF yet. Ages 8+

• Real Construction™ Deluxe Workshop (JAKKS Pacific, Inc.) – Real Construction™ reinvents construction play by using Kid Wood™, a durable foam material that looks, saws and nails just like real wood, but is safe and easy-to-use with little clean-up required.  Real Construction playsets come with cool, safe, easy-to-use tools that work just like real tools on Kid Wood material, allowing kids to safely design and build real projects. Ages 6+

• Spy Net™ Video Watch (JAKKS Pacific, Inc.) – The Spy Net™ Video Watch features a hidden video camera and audio system with onboard memory to record and store video, audio, and photos, all displayable on a built-in, full color video screen. Easily and safely upload files to SpyNetHQ.com to analyze evidence with lie detector software, conduct video/audio analysis, crack secret codes, receive mission briefings, and more. Ages 8+

• Toy Story 3 Blast Off Buzz Lightyear (Thinkway Toys) – Buzz’s rocket pack comes to life with awesome bursts of light and blast-off sound effects. Press the ‘Mission Mode’ button and he responds with related phrases and sounds. The 12-inch tall figure comes with pop-out wings, a retractable helmet, and an arm button for laser sounds and light. Ages 4+

• TRON: Legacy Zero Gravity Light Cycle (Disney and Spin Master) – The remote control TRON: Legacy Zero Gravity Light Cycle, featuring industry leading Air Hogs technology, can be driven on walls or ceilings as kids act out their favorite movie moments from TRON: Legacy or their own stories. The Light Cycle features light-emitting trails as it drives, and different frequencies for the Sam Flynn and Clu Light Cycles allow for simultaneous racing. Ages 8+

Go vote!