The 12 finalists for induction into Strong’s National Toy Hall of Fame in Rochester, New York are Clue, Magic 8 Ball, Matchbox Cars, My Little Pony, paper airplane, PEZ Candy Dispenser, play food, Risk, sand, Transformers, Uno, and Wiffle Ball. Only two to three finalists will join other toys in the hall and sit alongside past inductees such as Barbie, LEGO, Monopoly, Rubik’s Cube, and Star Wars action figures.
The final 2017 toy inductees will be chosen on the advice of a national selection advisory committee, and will be announced on Nov. 9. Criteria for induction include icon status, longevity, discovery, and innovation.
