The National Toy Hall of Fame is a U.S.

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that recognizes the contributions of

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s and

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s that have sustained their popularity for many years. Criteria for induction include: icon status (the toy is widely recognized, respected, and remembered); longevity (more than a passing fad); discovery (fosters learning, creativity, or discovery); and innovation (profoundly changed play or toy design). Established in 1998 under the direction of Ed Sobey, it was originally housed at A. C. Gilbert's Discovery Village in

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, but was moved to the

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(now

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) in

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, in 2002 after it outgrew its original home. Seventy-eight toys have been enshrined in the National Toy Hall of Fame:

Original inductees (1998-99)

2000s

Class of 2000

Class of 2001

Class of 2002

Class of 2003

Class of 2004

Class of 2005

Class of 2006

Class of 2007

Class of 2008

The following toys were added in 2008: #The

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: Curators praised the stick for its all-purpose, no-cost, recreational qualities, noting its ability to serve either as raw material or an appendage transformed in myriad ways by a child's creativity. #The

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Class of 2009

The following toys were added in 2009:

2010s

Class of 2010

The following toys were added in 2010:

Class of 2011

The following toys were added in 2011:

Class of 2012

The following toys were added in 2012:

Class of 2013

The following toys were added in 2013:

Class of 2014

The following toys were added in 2014:

Class of 2015

The following toys were added in 2015:

Class of 2016

The following toys were added in 2016:

Class of 2017

The following toys were added in 2017:

Class of 2018

The following toys were added in 2018:

Class of 2019

The following toys were added in 2019:

2020s

Class of 2020

The following toys were added in 2020:

Class of 2021

The following toys were added on November 4, 2021:

Class of 2022

The following toys were added on November 10, 2022:

References

External links

National Toy Hall of Fame at Strong National Museum of Play, Rochester, NY
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Toy A toy or plaything is an object that is used primarily to provide entertainment. Simple examples include toy blocks, board games, and dolls. Toys are often designed for use by children, although many are designed specifically for adults and pe ...

Toy museums in the United States Children's museums in New York (state) Museums in Rochester, New York Toy halls of fame