Congratulations Star Wars! Star Wars toys and collectibles edged out ten nominees to be the newest inductees into the National Toy Hall of Fame at The Strong, a children’s history museum in New York. Star Wars toys will take it’s rightful seat in the hall of fame with classic toys such as Barbie and Mr. Potato Head.
“Darth Vader is in the house,” Patricia Hogan, the museum’s curator of toys and dolls, said in an interview. “The characters from Star Wars tie into a story that is as ancient as Greek or Roman mythology. They are a force to be reckoned with.”
The National Toy Hall of Fame recognizes toys that promote learning, creativity, and play for decades. The other recipient of this prestigious honor was the game of dominoes.
“I like to think that what links dominoes and the action figures this year is they’re both small but powerful products that create play opportunities,” said Christopher Bensch, the museum’s chief curator. ”We hold those up against our three big criteria: longevity, recognition, and creative learning-engagement play, not just pushing a button and letting something do its trick.”
Congratulations to all Star Wars toys of the past, present, and future. Time to go buy some more action figures!
[reuters]
