Ingenious gift and gadget developer thumbsUp! is delighted to announce that its popular Dancing Cat speaker is in the running for the Giftware Association’s Gift of the Year 2012 ‘Hot Novelty’ category.

The Dancing Cat was one of thumbsUp!’s most popular products in 2011, topping Christmas wish lists after its appearance on Channel 5’s The Gadget Show. After twenty Dancing Cat speakers appeared on the show’s Christmas special, thumbsUp!’s retail partners were inundated with orders for the funky feline.

With the Roller Wheel and iWallet also making it into the Kids and Fashion Jewellery categories respectively, thumbsUp! is delighted to be in with a good chance at the Gift of the Year finals.

Wojtek Kolan, Head of Business Development at thumbsUp! made the following comment:

“Spring Fair is very important for us this year. With our refreshed look, new product categories and exciting new range, we are hoping to have an even bigger impact than usual at the trade event. Making the shortlist for these awards is the icing on the cake of an already fruitful year and we really hope the judges love the Dancing Cat’s signature moves as much we and Pollyanna Woodward do!”

thumbsUp! will be unveiling its new look at stand L18-M19 in Hall 3 at Spring Fair International 2012, NEC, Birmingham, 5-9 February 2012 and showcasing its range of gifts, toys and gadgets.