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Tuesday List - Toys in the Toy Hall of Fame
National Toy Hall of Fame ^ | May 20, 2014 | Scoutmaster

Posted on 05/20/2014 7:06:34 AM PDT by Scoutmaster

The National Toy Hall of Fame, established in 1998, recognizes toys that have inspired creative play and enjoyed popularity over a sustained period. Each year, the prestigious hall inducts new honorees and showcases both new and historic versions of classic toys beloved by generations.

Anyone can nominate a toy to the National Toy Hall of Fame. Final selections are made on the advice of historians, educators, and other individuals who exemplify learning, creativity, and discovery through their lives and careers.

Toys and year of induction:

2013

Chess

Rubber Duck

2012

Dominoes

Star Wars Action Figures

2011

Blanket

Dollhouse

Hot Wheels

2010

Playing Cards

The Game of Life

2009

Ball

Big Wheel

Nintendo Game Boy

2008

Baby Doll

Skateboard

Stick

2007

Atari 2600 Game System

Kite

Raggedy Andy

2006

Easy-Bake Oven

Lionel Trains

2005

Candy Land

Cardboard Box

Jack-in-the-Box

2004

G.I. Joe

Rocking Horse

Scrabble

2003

Alphabet Blocks

Checkers

2002

Jigsaw Puzzle

Raggedy Ann

2001

Silly Putty

Tonka Trucks

2000

Bicycle

Jacks

Jump Rope

Mr. Potato Head

Slinky

1999

Duncan Yo-Yo

Hula Hoop

Lincoln Logs

Radio Flyer Wagon

Roller Skates

View-Master

1998

Barbie

Crayola Crayons

Erector Set

Etch A Sketch

Frisbee

LEGO Marbles

Monopoly

Play-Doh

Teddy Bear

Tinkertoy


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KEYWORDS: toyhalloffame; toys
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To: Lazamataz

lolol

You never cease to amaze me.


61 posted on 05/20/2014 10:57:25 AM PDT by Responsibility2nd (NO LIBS. This Means Liberals and (L)libertarians! Same Thing. NO LIBS!!)
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To: Liberty Valance

I had one of those too.

Moved fairly well in the water, but on land, even with the wheels, not so much.


62 posted on 05/26/2014 6:37:05 AM PDT by DuncanWaring (The Lord uses the good ones; the bad ones use the Lord.)
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To: Liberty Valance

Got a faint recollection also that it was modeled after the SS Ohio.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Ohio


63 posted on 05/26/2014 6:41:43 AM PDT by DuncanWaring (The Lord uses the good ones; the bad ones use the Lord.)
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To: DuncanWaring

Thats interesting. Thanks.


64 posted on 05/26/2014 8:56:38 AM PDT by Liberty Valance (Keep a simple manner for a happy life :o)
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