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The 2016 Toy Hall Of Fame inductees have been revealed. Below are which toys will be going the likes of ‘ball’, ‘Atari’ and ‘Barbi’ in the Toy Hall Of Fame.

 

#1 The Swing. – Swings origin back to ancient times and most recently have been credited as a healthy way of outdoor fun. “The playground movement of the early 20th century moved swings to public spaces where children living in tenements could socialize in a healthy way in unhealthy environments.”

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#2 Fisher Price’s “Little People” – Little People started in 1959 and were very popular with the baby boomers before being deemed a choking hazard in the 1980s.

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#3 Dungeons & Dragons – This is a “fantasy tabletop role-playing game”. Since 1974 D&D has gone from shamed favourite of the nerd underground to something proudly celebrated by the mainstream.

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What toy would you like to see inducted next?

 

 

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