The winners will be inducted November 7. Last year’s honorees were the Magic 8 Ball, pinball and Uno.

Is the smartphone a creator’s tool? A business necessity? A toy?

Yes to all three. And to the National Toy Hall of Fame, the smartphone as a toy is so important, it’s being considered for induction.

The other finalists announced Wednesday are: Care Bears, the coloring book, Fisher-Price Corn Popper, Jenga, Magic the Gathering, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox cars, My Little Pony, Nerf Blaster, Risk, and the top.

Read the full list of past toy inductees by clicking HERE.

Susan Saunders 9/12/19