You’ve Been Sentenced! Word Game Receives the Toy Man® "Fifty Best" Award for 2011

Wilmington, DE, December 08, 2011 --(PR.com)-- The You’ve been Sentenced! word game recently received The Toy Man with a “Fifty Best” Award. The Toy Man® “Fifty Best” Award and 2011 Christmas List was created to assist shoppers in making the best choices for holiday shopping. The Toy Man® “Fifty Best” Award 2011 Christmas List showcases innovative, quality, and “ChildSafe™” products for family members of all ages.

Products were drawn from a wide array of categories including board and card games, puzzles, children’s books, CD’s, DVD’s and online content, consumer electronics and accessories, iPhone and Android products and accessories, “mommy stuff,” toys, dolls, specialty products, video/electronic games and accessories.

The judgment for selection is based primarily upon the following factors:
· Recommendations by moms
· Functionality
· Educational value
· Contribution to skill development
· Marketability
· Visual appeal
· funQuotient™
· Safety

The products selected to become recipients of this award and recognition are those that The Toy Man® Product Guide judges have determined are an invaluable investment or provide a substantial contribution to positive skill growth and productivity. Even more important, these products have all been “mom-approved.” Mothers from across the globe have shared their opinions and recommended these products for this Christmas season shopping list.

Since its creation in 2005, the You’ve Been Sentenced! game has been recognized by both the gaming and education communities and is the recipient of numerous awards. In addition to The Toy Man® “Fifty Best” Award, You’ve been Sentenced! has also been recognized with the following honors:

· PTPA Award
· Creative Child Magazine, Seal of Excellence
· Dr. Toy Best Products
· Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, Gold Seal Award
· Spewgie Award, Best Family Fun Game
· iParenting Media Hot Product Award
· FAO Schwarz Toy Auditions, Winner
· National Parenting Seal of Approval
· Mr. Dad Seal of Approval
· George Lucas Educational Foundation's Edutopia magazine, Hot Media for Educators
· MENSA Society's Parenting for High Potential magazine, Resource Roundup Pick
· Scholastic Instructor Magazine Teachers Pick Best of 2009
· Tillywig 2010 Laugh Out Loud Fun Award
· Parent’s Choice Award

McNeill Designs' products are distributed internationally throughout the USA as well as in New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Australia, and Canada. For a comprehensive store locator, please visit McNeillDesigns (dot) com.

For more information about McNeill Designs, its products, and people, or to request a media sample, please contact Susan McNeill at 302-478-2757 or visit McNeillDesigns (dot) com.

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