US EditionTrivial Pursuit, Furbies and Even Snow Might Join the Toy Hall of Fame
Public voting for the National Toy Hall of Fame's 12 finalists includes iconic toys like Furby, which sold 40 million units early on, and Battleship, with over 100 million copies sold.
- The institution behind the National Toy Hall of Fame has announced the 12 finalists and is inviting the public to cast their votes by September 24, 2025.
- The finalists were chosen from thousands of nominees based on their cultural impact, creativity, and engagement across multiple generations since the hall’s 1998 founding.
- Finalists include Trivial Pursuit, Furby, Tickle Me Elmo, the Star Wars lightsaber, Catan, scooter, slime, snow, Spirograph, Battleship, Cornhole, and Connect Four.
- Christopher Bensch, museum curator, said, "This year’s contenders present some playful match-ups" and expressed excitement for where judges and public votes will lead.
- The museum in Rochester, New York, plans to reveal the winners in November 2025, based on a combination of public "Player’s Choice" votes and ballots from a panel of 22 experts.
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East Bay Times
The Mercury newsSnow (the cold precipitation) takes on 11 challengers for Toy Hall of Fame
If it's inducted, it will join sand and a stick.
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.
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