Toys · 2015
Force Friday Fever and Viral Game Sensations
In 2015, anticipation for the return of Star Wars triggered unprecedented toy line launches, while viral party games captivated families nationwide. Tech-infused play reigned supreme alongside collectible crazes that swept through schoolyards and retail shelves.
- Sphero | Tech Toy | USA
Sphero BB-8 App-Enabled Droid
Controlled via smartphone, this rolling astromech replica became the break-out holiday toy following its historic Force Friday debut.
- Hasbro | Board Game | Worldwide
Pie Face! Game
Viral social media videos turned this simple whipped-cream slinging game of suspense into an unexpected, runaway family hit.
- Czech Games Edition | Board Game
Codenames
Vlaada Chvátil’s clever word-association party game took the tabletop gaming world by storm upon its release in 2015.
- LEGO Group | Building Set | Denmark
LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon (75105)
Updated for the new sequel trilogy, this iconic starship set launched to massive fanfare during the fall 2015 Force Friday event.
- Moose Toys | Collectible Figures
Shopkins Season 3
Featuring adorable grocery-themed miniature figures, Shopkins expanded its unstoppable blind-bag empire with the release of Season 3.
- Various Makers | Outdoor Craze
Self-Balancing Scooter (Hoverboard)
Two-wheeled hands-free electric scooters became the ultimate must-have street craze for teens and celebrities throughout the year.
- Anki | Tech Racing | USA
Anki OVERDRIVE
Blending physical slot-car racing with smart app AI, this futuristic track system redefined interactive play when it launched in September.
- Wizards of the Coast | TCG | USA
Magic: The Gathering – Battle for Zendikar
This blockbuster trading card expansion returned players to a fan-favorite plane, featuring highly coveted rare Zendikar Expeditions cards.
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