The finalists this year included bubble wrap, Care Bears, Clue, the coloring book, Nerf ball, pinball, Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots, Transformers, and Uno, but none of them made the cut. Here are your new inductees in the Toy Hall of Fame:
- Little People — first produced by Fisher-Price in 1959
- Dungeons & Dragons – praised for creating a system of imaginative play that has entranced both kids and adults
- The swing, which in the past 100 years has grown from its ancient roots to become a playground favorite.
The nomination process for the Toy Hall of Fame is open to the public — but to get in, a toy has to be approved by “historians, educators, and other individuals who exemplify learning, creativity, and discovery through their lives and careers.” The Toy Hall of Fame is hosted by The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, N.Y.
