This May Be Tickle Me Elmo's Moment
Newser • • entertainment
Key Points:
- The National Toy Hall of Fame announced 12 finalists for the class of 2026, including Tickle Me Elmo dolls, Care Bears, Yahtzee, mahjong, and the Pokemon Trading Card Game, with public voting open until Wednesday.
- Other nominees include Bop It!, Monster High dolls, Polly Pocket, Mouse Trap, Sorry!, and the playground slide, representing a diverse mix of classic and modern toys and games.
- Finalists must be iconic, engage multiple generations, foster creativity, or have significantly influenced play or toy design to be inducted.
- Three winners will be selected by a combination of public votes and a panel of judges, joining the 90 toys already in the Hall of Fame, which includes iconic items like Hot Wheels, GI Joe, and Mr. Potato Head.
- Some finalists, such as Tickle Me Elmo, the Pokemon Trading Card Game, and mahjong, have been considered for induction in previous years.
