Sand Is Inducted Into National Toy Hall Of Fame

American Girl Dolls, Risk, And Sand – Yes, Sand – Inducted Into National Toy Hall Of Fame

The National Toy Hall of Fame just announced its 2021 class – and there might be some ‘dirty’ tricks going on with the nomination process. That’s because one of this year’s inductees is sand – yes, sand.  As in the dirt found on beaches and in sandboxes. In addition to ‘sand’, this year’s HOF class includes American Girl Dolls and the classic board game Risk.   Some nominees that didn’t make the cut this year?  He-Man, Cabbage Patch Kids, and Battleship.

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  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 23: American Girl dolls are seen during American Girl celebrates debut of World By Us and 35th Anniversary with fashion event in partnership with Harlem's Fashion Row on September 23, 2021 at American Girl Place in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for American Girl)

• American Girl Celebrates Debut of World By Us and 35th Anniversary with Fashion Event in Partnership with Harlem’s Fashion Row

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  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 23: American Girl dolls are seen during American Girl celebrates debut of World By Us and 35th Anniversary with fashion event in partnership with Harlem's Fashion Row on September 23, 2021 at American Girl Place in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for American Girl)

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