Cast your vote: National Toy Hall of Fame 2025 finalists revealed
Image contains the 2025 finalists for the National Toy Hall of Fame. (The Strong National Museum of Play)
Several iconic toys have made the Strong’s National Toy Hall of Fame finalists list this year.
The 12 finalists will be considered for induction into the hall and fans can vote for their favorites between Sept. 17 and 24.
A final vote will take place among members of the National Selection Advisory Committee and the chosen toys will be announced in November.
12 finalists
This year’s 12 finalists include:
- Battleship
- Catan
- Connected Four
- Cornhole
- Furby
- Scooter
- Slime
- Snow
- Spirograph
- Star Wars Light Saber
- Tickle Me Elmo
- Trivial Pursuit
What they're saying:
"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," Christopher Bensch, vice president for collections and chief curator, said. "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."
What you can do:
Fans can cast their vote by clicking here.
To see past inductees, visit The Strong National Museum of Play website.
The Source: Information for this article was taken from The Strong National Museum of Play website. This story was reported from San Jose.