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Bingo and Tickle Me Elmo nominated for Toy Hall of Fame. Will Care Bears also make it this year?

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Kennedy, M. (2026, September 16). Bingo and Tickle Me Elmo nominated for Toy Hall of Fame. Will Care Bears also make it this year? Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/bingo-and-tickle-me-elmo-nominated-for-toy-hall-of-fame-will-care-bears-also-make-it-this-year/article_58bb99b5-e369-5d4b-8903-3c0883368924.html

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The National Toy Hall of Fame has announced its twelve finalists for induction into its Class of 2026, including popular items like Tickle Me Elmo and Bingo, as well as classic games such as Yahtzee and Mahjong. Other nominees include the playground slide, Care Bears, and the Pokémon Trading Card Game. The public can vote from September 16 to 23 to help determine which toys will be honored in November.

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The National Toy Hall of Fame announced 12 finalists for induction into its Class of 2026 on Wednesday. Among the nominees are classic toys like Tickle Me Elmo, Care Bears, and Yahtzee, along with more recent entrants such as the Pokémon Trading Card Game and Bop It!. The public can cast their votes between September 16-23, after which a panel of judges will decide on the final inductees to be officially announced in November. This year’s lineup also includes nostalgic favorites like Monster High dolls, miniature Polly Pocket playsets, and traditional games such as Mouse Trap and Sorry!. The hall's aim is to honor toys that have achieved iconic status and appeal across multiple generations.

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NEW YORK (AP) — Tickle Me Elmo dolls, the game of chance Bingo and the humble playground slide are among the finalists to get into the National Toy Hall of Fame this year, a lineup that also includes cuddly Care Bears, the dice game Yahtzee, the ancient game Mahjong and the Pokémon Trading Card Game. asserted

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The Hall announced its 12 finalists for the Class of 2026 on Wednesday and opened voting to the public and a panel of judges who will choose which will be honored in November. asserted

which → announce → November

The public can weigh in between Sept. 16-23. asserted

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