US EditionTrivial Pursuit, Furbies and even snow might join the Toy Hall of Fame
Public voting is open until Sept. 24 to help select new inductees among iconic toys like Furby, which sold 40 million units, and Battleship, with over 100 million copies sold.
- The Strong National Museum of Play announced 12 finalists for the Class of 2025, featuring board games and tactile materials chosen from thousands of nominees.
- Chosen from thousands of nominees, the selection criteria require icons that engage multiple generations, foster creativity or change toy design, judged by a panel of historians, educators and experts.
- Among finalists, Furby stands out for sales, debuting in 1998 and selling 40 million units within its first three years, while Spirograph has entertained and educated children for 60 years.
- The public has until September 24 to vote, with the three top vote-getters forming a Player's Choice ballot alongside 22 other ballots from experts.
- The Hall will name its new inductees after September 24, with 87 toys inducted over 60 years, including My Little Pony, Transformers, and Phase 10.
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The Fort Morgan Times
Connect Four, lightsabers, Furbies … and snow: Which playthings belong in the Toy Hall of Fame?
By CAROLYN THOMPSON, Associated Press Later this year, the National Toy Hall of Fame could induct snow — yes, the cold, white stuff that falls from the sky. But only if it ices out enough of the competition — a group that features hugely popular board games, outdoor favorites and giggling plushies. The Hall of Fame announced its 12 finalists for the Class of 2025 Wednesday and opened voting to the public and a panel of judges who will choose whi…
Herald Bulletin
Connect Four, lightsabers, Furbies ... and snow: Which playthings belong in the Toy Hall of Fame?
The National Toy Hall of Fame has announced its 12 finalists for the Class of 2025. The contenders include tabletop favorites Battleship, Catan, Connect Four, Spirograph and Trivial Pursuit, as well as the scooter, slime, snow, cornhole and the Star…
Dorset Echo
Toys in running to enter US hall of fame announced
The public has until September 24 to vote for their favourites.
Associated Press News
Trivial Pursuit, Furbies and even snow might join the Toy Hall of Fame
The National Toy Hall of Fame has announced its 12 finalists for the Class of 2025. The contenders include tabletop favorites Battleship, Catan, Connect Four, Spirograph and Trivial Pursuit, as well as the scooter, slime, snow, cornhole and the Star Wars lightsaber.
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