Jenga, Care Bears and Magic: The Gathering in the running to join Toy Hall of Fame
The following 12 toys are finalists for 2019 induction into The Strong’s National Toy Hall of Fame.
· Care Bears
· Colouring Book
· Fisher-Price Corn Popper
· Jenga
· Magic: The Gathering
· Masters of the Universe Toys
· Matchbox Cars
· My Little Pony
· Nerf Blaster
· Risk
· Smartphone
· Spinning Top
Only two or three will make it into the Hall of Fame this year, when they are announced at a ceremony at The Strong on Thursday, November 7th.
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