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The National Toy Hall of Fame at The Strong National Museum of Play has announced 12 finalists for potential induction in the class of 2016. The finalists are:
- Bubble Wrap
- Care Bears
- Coloring Book
- Clue
- Dungeons & Dragons
- Fisher Price Little-People
- Nerf
- Pinball
- Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots
- Swing
- Transformers
- Uno
Final selection of inductees will be made by a national advisory committee and the results announced November 10th. Usually 2-3 are chosen. Criteria include:
- Icon-status—the toy is widely recognized, respected, and remembered.
- Longevity—the toy is more than a passing fad and has enjoyed popularity over multiple generations.
- Discovery—the toy fosters learning, creativity, or discovery through play.
- Innovation—the toy profoundly changed play or toy design.
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