And the Winners Are…

The National Toy Hall of Fame has officially welcomed its newest members! This year, three iconic favorites made the cut:

1. My Little Pony 🦄 – First trotting onto the scene in 1982, these colorful ponies have captured imaginations for decades.
2. Transformers 🤖 – “More than meets the eye” since 1984, these shape-shifting action figures have been thrilling kids and collectors alike.
3. Phase 10 🃏 – Created in 1982, this card game has become a staple for game nights everywhere.

But not every classic toy made the hall of fame this year. Just missing out were nine other finalists:

• Apples to Apples
• Sequence
• Pokémon Trading Card Game
• Choose Your Own Adventure gamebooks
• Hess Toy Trucks
• Remote-Controlled Vehicles
• Stick Horse (Hobbyhorse)
• Trampolines
• Balloons

Last year, the Hall of Fame welcomed Baseball Cards, Cabbage Patch Kids, the Fisher-Price Corn Popper, and Nerf.