Strong Museum announces 2026 Toy Hall of Fame inductees
By Michael Jones
November 5, 2026 at 10:08 AM EST
Here’s some news for kids of all ages. The Strong Museum of Play’s National Toy Hall of Fame announced its class of 2026 Thursday.
The inductees are Care Bears, the Pokémon Trading Game, bingo, and a playground favorite — the slide.
The winners emerged from a field of 12 finalists that included Tickle Me Elmo and Yahtzee. Maybe next year for those.
The National Toy Hall of Fame showcases both new and historic versions of toys beloved by generations. Scholars believe versions of the slide have been around for centuries.
The inductees are Care Bears, the Pokémon Trading Game, bingo, and a playground favorite — the slide.
The winners emerged from a field of 12 finalists that included Tickle Me Elmo and Yahtzee. Maybe next year for those.
The National Toy Hall of Fame showcases both new and historic versions of toys beloved by generations. Scholars believe versions of the slide have been around for centuries.