These 4 childhood favorites just made the National Toy Hall of Fame
NewYorkUpstate.com • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Pokémon trading cards, Care Bears, bingo, and playground slides have been inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame at The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester.
- These four were selected from 12 finalists, with other nominees including Bop It!, Mahjong, Monster High dolls, and Tickle Me Elmo not making the final cut.
- The Hall of Fame honors toys based on longevity, iconic status, ability to foster learning and creativity, and influence on play or toy design.
- Public voting played a role in the selection process, with the top three public vote-getters joining the final ballot alongside selections from a 23-member advisory committee.
- The new inductees join 90 previous honorees, including well-known toys like Barbie, LEGO, and the Nintendo Game Boy, as well as simple playthings such as the cardboard box and stick; the Hall of Fame was established in 1998.
