.jpg) Entrance to The Strong, location of the Toy Hall of Fame | |
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| Established | 1998 |
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| Location | The Strong, Rochester, NY |
| Type | Hall of Fame |
| Collections | Toys |
| Website | museumofplay.org/toy-hall-of-fame |
The National Toy Hall of Fame is a U.S. hall of fame that recognizes the contributions of toys and games that have sustained their popularity for many years. Criteria for induction include: icon status (the toy is widely recognized, respected, and remembered); longevity (more than a passing fad); discovery (fosters learning, creativity, or discovery); and innovation (profoundly changed play or toy design).[1] Established in 1998 under the direction of Ed Sobey, it was originally housed at A. C. Gilbert's Discovery Village in Salem, Oregon, United States,[2] but was moved to the Strong National Museum of Play (now The Strong) in Rochester, New York, in 2002 after it outgrew its original home.
As of 2023, eighty-five (85) toys have been enshrined in the National Toy Hall of Fame:
- ^ staff (2006-11-09). "Hall of Famers: Easy-Bake, Lionel". Playthings. Archived from the original on 2007-06-19. Retrieved 2008-02-14.
- ^ Lynn, Capi (8 November 2023). "The National Toy Hall of Fame started in Salem but left in 2002. Why is that?". Statesman Journal. Retrieved 2024-08-19.