The National Toy Hall of Fame inducted three new honorees Thursday: the spinning top, Hasbro's Lite Brite, and the Masters of the Universe toy line of 1980s 'He-Man' fame.
Courtesy of The Strong MuseumThe Toy Hall of Fame has announced this year's inductees, and while its experts always look back at what people have played with
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK (AP) – The National Toy Hall of Fame’s new honourees include an object dating to ancient times, a line of muscle-bound action figures and an iconic art set whose medium is colourful pegs. The hall on Thursday announced the top, Masters of the Universe and Lite-Brite as this year’s inductees. The trio […]
The spinning top, whose origins can be traced to ancient times, has a permanent new place in the National Toy Hall of Fame. The top was inducted into the hall of fame on Thursday, along with Lite-Brite and Masters of the Universe action figures. The trio of honorees was chosen from a field of 12 finalists that also included bingo, Breyer Horses, Catan, Nerf, piñata, Phase 10, Pound Puppies, Rack-O, and Spirograph. The hall of fame in Rochester, New York, recognizes toys that have inspired creativity and endured over time. Anyone can nominate a toy. A panel of experts votes on the winners.