Spirograph, Battleship, Trivial Pursuit, and Furby are among 12 finalists announced for induction to the National Toy Hall of Fame’s 2025 class at The Strong in Rochester, New York.
The complete list of finalists includes: 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. There’s a great group of classic tabletop games in Battleship, Catan, Connect Four, and Trivial Pursuit. Then you have some nontraditional toys like snow and slime, that are wonderful vehicles for play. There’s also Tickle Me Elmo and Furby—two technological icons of the ’90s toy world—battling it out,” said Christopher Bensch, vice president for collections and chief curator. “I’m always excited to see where the judges and public come out in their votes. 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 2025 inductees will join classic toys and games such as My Little Pony, Cabbage Patch Kids, Star Wars action figures, Transformers, Phase 10, and other nostalgic favourites in the National Toy Hall of Fame. Have your say as to which toys and games move forward — vote now in the Player’s Choice Ballot, open until September 24th.
Established in 1998, the National Toy Hall of Fame honours innovative objects of play that have shaped childhood experiences and captivated generations of children and adults alike. Each year, nominated toys undergo a rigorous review process to select the final inductees.
The 2025 inductees will be announced by The Strong in November. Read more about each of the 12 finalists and vote in the Player’s Choice Ballot via The Strong’s website.