National Toy Hall of Fame Announces 2026 Nominations

The 12 nominees were announced!

The National Toy Hall of Fame in Rochester, New York has announced its 2026 inductees.

The 12 nominees were announced yesterday…including popular toys like Tickle Me Elmo, “Bop It,” Care Bears, the Pokémon trading card game and Polly Pockets.

Fans can vote for which of the 12 nominees they want to see inducted. Voting runs now through September 23rd. The top three selections will enter the hall alongside the 90 other existing inductees including…Cabbage Patch Kids, Hot Wheels and Dungeons and Dragons.