Moose Toys™ Awarded 2015 Toys"R"Us® "Partner of the Year"

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May 18, 2015, 04:23 ET

LOS ANGELES, May 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Moose Toys™, one of the fastest growing toy companies in the U.S., is excited to announce that it has been named "Partner of the Year" by Toys"R"Us®. This prestigious award is distributed by the leading toy retailer to only one business partner whose outstanding commitment, dedication and loyalty have helped make the company a destination for kids, families and fun.

"Moose Toys has been the epitome of a true partner, helping Toys"R"Us to bring exciting, new and innovative products to our customers," said Richard Barry, Executive Vice President, Chief Merchandising Officer, Toys"R"Us, Inc. "Beyond creating 'must-have' brands that kids love, they have been a leader in building product buzz at Toys"R"Us through strong collaboration, immersive customer experiences, fun-filled special events and more."

This marks the second achievement awarded to Moose Toys on behalf of Toys"R"Us this year, with the first being the company's annual "Vendor of the Year" award this past February.

"We are extremely honored to receive such an esteemed award from an industry leader like Toys"R"Us," said Paul Solomon, Co-CEO of Moose Toys. "Our collaborative partnership has been a fantastic experience for Moose Toys as we have entered the U.S. market. We look forward to continuing to build on our successful relationship with Toys"R"Us and thank the entire team for their support. Through strong partnerships, like with Toy"R"Us, Moose Toys can continue to inspire creative play in children around the world."

Moose Toys has created some of the most in-demand toys globally over the past 10 years, including Mighty Beans™, The Trash Pack™, and most recently, Shopkins™, which has become one of the most sought after toys globally, with product flying off shelves. It also won the coveted Toy Industry Association's "2015 Girl Toy of the Year" earlier this year at the TOTY Awards ceremony in New York City. Moose Toys continues to grow in the U.S. with brands such as Little Live Pets™, Beados™ and new brands, including The Ugglys Pet Shop™, which is set to launch this fall.

About Moose Toys
Moose Toys is a global toy company with offices in the US, UK, Hong Kong and the head office based in Melbourne, Australia. This award-winning company is known for designing, developing and distributing toy and lifestyle products across the globe for children of all ages and the young at heart. Moose has products in all toy categories including collectibles, arts and crafts, activity toys, dolls, novelty items and outdoor products, and has brought joy to kids worldwide with successful products such as Mighty Beanz, Beados, Aqua Sand and The Trash Pack™. In 2014, Moose introduced several new product lines for boys and girls, including Shopkins™, the hottest girl's collectible line of grocery-themed characters; Little Live Pets, electronic pets that come to life in the palm of your hand; as well as line extensions for Beados craft activity sets. Moose has scored numerous coveted toy awards, including Shopkins Small Mart playset - a 2015 TOTY finalist by the Toy Industry Association; Beados Quick Dry Design Station - Walmart's 2014 Chosen by Kids Top 20 Toy List; and Little Live Pets Bird Cage Love Birds Double Pack and Little Live Pets My Butterfly House were all named on the Toys"R"Us® 2014 Holiday Hot Toy List. Visit www.moosetoys.com for more information.

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