Toy Hall of Fame Finalists Are In—Some Will Surprise You!

2025's Toy Hall of Fame Finalists Are Here—and You Can Help Pick the Winners!

The National Toy Hall of Fame just announced its 2025 finalists, and it’s a mix of classics, chaos, and childhood nostalgia. Some toys are back for another shot (looking at you, slime), while others are making their first appearance.

Here’s the full list of contenders:

• Battleship
• Catan
• Trivial Pursuit
• Connect Four
• Cornhole
• Furbies
• Scooter
• Slime
• Snow (yes, actual snow ❄️)
• Spirograph
• Star Wars lightsaber
• Tickle Me Elmo

You can vote for your favorites at MuseumOfPlay.org through next week. The final winners will be announced in November, chosen by toy experts and the public (that’s you!).

ICYMI: Last year’s inductees were My Little Pony, Transformers, and the card game Phase 10. Meanwhile, Battleship, slime, and Connect Four were nominated two years ago but didn’t make the cut. Will this be their redemption arc?

So go ahead—relive your childhood, cast your vote, and maybe even start a friendly debate over whether snow should really count as a toy. 😄

(Museum of Play)