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National Toy Hall of Fame reveals 2025 finalists
The Strong National Museum of Play announced 12 finalists for the 2025 National Toy Hall of Fame. Winners will be revealed in November. (Photo provided by The Strong)
The Strong National Museum of Play announced 12 finalists for the 2025 National Toy Hall of Fame. Winners will be revealed in November. (Photo provided by The Strong)
National Toy Hall of Fame reveals 2025 finalists
The Strong National Museum of Play has unveiled the 12 finalists for induction into its National Toy Hall of Fame in Rochester.
This year’s contenders are: Battleship, Catan, Connect Four, cornhole, Furby, scooter, slime, snow, Spirograph, Star Wars Light Saber, Tickle Me Elmo and Trivial Pursuit.
“This year’s contenders present some playful matchups … and I’m always excited to see where the judges and public come out in their votes, said Christopher Bensch, vice president for collections and chief curator. “At the end of the day, the playful debates just go to show how much personal and cultural relevance these toys have for us all.”
The National Toy Hall of Fame receives thousands of nominations annually, and fans may vote for their favorite finalists from now through Sept. 24 as part of a “Player’s Choice” ballot at toyhalloffame.org.
The three toys that receive the most public votes will be submitted and will join the other top three submissions by members of the National Selection Advisory Committee.
The final 2025 toy inductees, chosen based on the ballots, will be announced by The Strong National Museum of Play in November.
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