Hess Toy Trucks, My Little Pony, Balloons, Choose Your Own Adventure Game Books, and Phase 10 are among the 2024 finalists for induction to the National Toy Hall of Fame at The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York.
This year’s inductees will join classic toys and games such as Cabbage Patch Kids, Nerf, Risk, Easy-Bake Oven, Nintendo Game Boy, Hot Wheels, and others. Will the Pokémon Trading Card Game join Big Wheel as an inductee? You can vote through the online Player’s Choice Ballot, open until September 25th.
Established in 1998, the National Toy Hall of Fame recognizes innovative objects of play that foster creativity and have taken up residence in the hearts and minds of the public. Each year, nominated toys undergo a rigorous review process to select the final inductees.
The announcement of finalists follows a busy season for The Strong, which, in addition to its permanent exhibitions, opened short-term installations including Dungeons & Dragons: 50 Years of Storytelling, Jigsaw Puzzles: Order from Chaos, National Toy Hall of Fame Eras Tour, and more.
The 2024 inductees will be announced in November. Read more about each of the 12 finalists and vote in the Player’s Choice Ballot via The Strong’s website.