Toy Hall of Fame finalists
Twister is among seven Hasbro toy and game lines that have been named finalists for induction into the National Toy Hall of Fame.
Twister among Toy Hall of Fame finalists
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The National Toy Hall of Fame receives thousands of nominations via mail and email annually.
Twister among Toy Hall of Fame finalists
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When will the 2011 toy inductees be chosen?
Chosen by a national selection committee, the 2011 toy inductees will be announced at the National Toy Hall of Fame on Nov. 10, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. and a major weekend public celebration will follow at The Strong
John Frascotti, chief marketing officer for Hasbro, said the company was "thrilled" to have so many finalists recognized as "childhood touchstones." Hasbro is based in Rhode Island.
Twister among Toy Hall of Fame finalists
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Special section: Eye on Parenting
Special section: Back to School
Twister among Toy Hall of Fame finalists
National Toy Hall of Fame
Special section: Eye on Parenting
Special section: Back to School
Simon, the popular electronic game of memory skill, is in the running to become an inductee of the National Toy Hall of Fame.
Twister among Toy Hall of Fame finalists
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Pictured is a detailed Darth Vader figure armed with his lightsaber and battle gear - a young version of the Dark Lord.
Twister among Toy Hall of Fame finalists
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Special section: Eye on Parenting
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Twister among Toy Hall of Fame finalists
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Twister among Toy Hall of Fame finalists
National Toy Hall of Fame
Special section: Eye on Parenting
Special section: Back to School
Twister among Toy Hall of Fame finalists
National Toy Hall of Fame
Special section: Eye on Parenting
Special section: Back to School
Twister among Toy Hall of Fame finalists
National Toy Hall of Fame
Special section: Eye on Parenting
Special section: Back to School
Twister among Toy Hall of Fame finalists
National Toy Hall of Fame
Special section: Eye on Parenting
Special section: Back to School
Twister among Toy Hall of Fame finalists
National Toy Hall of Fame
Special section: Eye on Parenting
Special section: Back to School
Forty-six toys have earned a place in the National Toy Hall of Fame. Among them is the Easy-Bake Oven.
How are toys chosen? It's based on several criteria, including "icon status," longevity and innovation.
Twister among Toy Hall of Fame finalists
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Twister among Toy Hall of Fame finalists
National Toy Hall of Fame
Special section: Eye on Parenting
Special section: Back to School
Twister among Toy Hall of Fame finalists
National Toy Hall of Fame
Special section: Eye on Parenting
Special section: Back to School
Twister among Toy Hall of Fame finalists
National Toy Hall of Fame
Special section: Eye on Parenting
Special section: Back to School
According to its official website, it was created in a scientist's laboratory in 1943 and was introduced to the world in 1950 - it even became an addition to the Smithsonian Institution. And that's not "silly" at all - it's remarkable.
Twister among Toy Hall of Fame finalists
National Toy Hall of Fame
Special section: Eye on Parenting
Special section: Back to School
Twister among Toy Hall of Fame finalists
National Toy Hall of Fame
Special section: Eye on Parenting
Special section: Back to School