NEW YORK, NY, October 04, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The independent consumer organization, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, announces their annual toy awards on their website www.toyportfolio.com.
"Our award list this year is a mix of both classic toys and those that use cutting edge technology," notes child development expert and co-founder Joanne Oppenheim.
"The good news for consumers is that there are many great choices that won't break the bank," adds co-founder Stephanie Oppenheim. "As always we've done the work so that parents can bring home engaging toys that will be a hit with their kids and not be a waste of their money!"
The organization's top award, the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award is given to the most outstanding and innovative products of the year. Other notable awards: the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award given to highly recommended products; Blue Chip Award to classic products; and Special Needs Adaptable Product Award for toys most appropriate for kids with special needs. Complete reviews of all winners are online at www.toyportfolio.com.
About the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio
Founded in 1989 by child development and toy experts, Joanne Oppenheim and her daughter Stephanie Oppenheim. The organization does not accept entry fees for reviewing products. All award winners are reviewed by the Oppenheims for age-appropriateness and fun; they are then tested by their network of kid testers all over the country. The Oppenheims are contributors to NBC's TODAY Show. Stephanie will appear on TODAY on October 12th to share some of the organization's winners.
toyportfolio.com is the independent guide to children's media. To arrange an interview, please email [email protected].
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