After a hiatus during 2020 owing to the pandemic, the Rainbow Awards – known for highlighting the best new toys in the run-up to Christmas – have returned.
Each toy entered in the Awards is tested by children along with their carers or parents, in different settings including schools and childcare as well as homes. All the toys entered are also tested and reviewed by blogger testers, with reviews appearing on their sites.
The Rainbow Awards organisers would like to extend their thanks to all 2021 entrants, many of whom suffered stock shortages and late arrivals of their own samples, for “going the extra mile” this year.
Full details of the Rainbow Awards – and how to enter the 2022 Awards – can be seen at www.rainbowawards.co.uk.
This year’s results are as follows:
AWARD CATEGORY: PRESCHOOL TOYS
WINNER Disney Advent Calendar By: Cartamundi
HIGHLY COMMENDED Eco Gelli Baff By: Zimpli Kids
AWARD CATEGORY: IMAGINATIVE TOYS
WINNER Cityblocks By: Mideer Toys
HIGHLY COMMENDED Baby Born Magic Doll By: MGA Entertainment
AWARD CATEGORY: ART & CRAFT TOYS
WINNER Magic Sand Set – Mideer Toys
HIGHLY COMMENDED CreArt Festive Friends -By: Ravensburger
AWARD CATEGORY: GAMES & PUZZLES YOUNGER TOYS (Birth to 10 years)
WINNER My First Puzzles Set By: Toi World
HIGHLY COMMENDED The Gruffalo, Games from the Deep, Dark Wood By: Cartamundi
AWARD CATEGORY: GAMES & PUZZLES OLDER TOYS (11+ years)
WINNER Twisted History By: Cartamundi
HIGHLY COMMENDED Uranus! By: The Dark Imp
AWARD CATEGORY: SOFT TOYS
WINNER Mindful Story Pillow – Cloud By: World Alive
HIGHLY COMMENDED Rescue Tales Adoptable Pets Assortment By: Little Tikes
AWARD CATEGORY: OUTDOOR TOYS
WINNER My First Mighty Blasters Dual Blaster By: Little Tikes
HIGHLY COMMENDED Kids Eco Yoga Mat – Sun and Moon By: World Alive
AWARD CATEGORY: WHEELED TOYS
WINNER T-Rex Truck By: Little Tikes
HIGHLY COMMENDED Little Baby Bum Wheels on the Bus Scoot By: Little Tikes
AWARD CATEGORY: EDUCATIONAL TOYS
WINNER Tiny Gardening By: The Quarto Group
HIGHLY COMMENDED Brainbox Harry Potter By: Asmodee UK
AWARD CATEGORY: S.T.E.M. TOYS
WINNER Vex Robotics Construction Zone By: Hexbug
HIGHLY COMMENDED GraviTrax Obstacle Set By: Ravensburger
AWARD CATEGORY: POCKET MONEY TOYS
WINNER Shuffle Junior Paw Patrol Dominoes By: Cartamundi
HIGHLY COMMENDED MonsterGo Snake Puzzle By: Guangzhou Ganyuan Intelligent Technology
OVERALL CHAMPION 2021
Vex Robotics Construction Zone Hexbug