Those chosen will be inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame in November. There are some new toys on the list like the trampoline and the game Apples to Apples and some that have been close but never crossed the Hall of Fame finish line like My Little Pony which has been a finalist seven times.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — The National Toy Hall of Fame is floating the idea of inducting balloons. Praised for their versatility and universal appeal, balloons made the list Wednesday of 12 finalists being considered for the honor later this year, alongside other first-time contenders including the trampoline and the party game Apples to Apples.

The National Toy Hall of Fame in Rochester, NY has announced their 12 finalists for this year’s induction for 2024, and one of those finalists is causing quite an uproar in the community.

The National Toy Hall of Fame in Rochester, N.Y., announced this year's finalists for induction, including balloons, Pokemon cards and Transformers.

The National Toy Hall of Fame is floating the idea of inducting balloons. Praised for their versatility and universal appeal, balloons made the list Wednesday of 12 finalists being considered for the honor later this year,