The National Toy Hall of Fame announced 12 finalists for its 2025 class, including snow alongside popular games and toys. Other contenders are Battleship, Catan, Connect Four, Spirograph, Trivial Pursuit, scooters, slime, cornhole, Star Wars lightsaber, Furby, and Tickle Me Elmo. Public voting runs through September 24th, with the top three forming a “Player’s Choice” ballot. This ballot joins 22 others from historians, educators, and experts to select winners. The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York will announce inductees in November. Toys must be icons that engaged multiple generations, fostered creativity, or changed play design. Last year’s winners were My Little Pony, Transformers, and Phase 10, bringing total inductees to 87 since the Hall of Fame began in 1998. (Story URL)
PHONE TOPIC: What simple childhood toy will always be fun for you?
