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Bingo, Care Bears, Pokémon Cards Join Toy Hall of Fame
Bingo, Care Bears, Pokémon cards and playground slides earn National Toy Hall of Fame induction.
In brief
Bingo, Care Bears, Pokémon cards and playground slides earn National Toy Hall of Fame induction. The National Toy Hall of Fame inducted four toys: bingo, Care Bears, Pokémon Trading Card Game and playground slides for their lasting appeal and generational impact. Originally reported by Dallas Express.
2026 Inductees
The National Toy Hall of Fame added four toys to its 2026 class on November 5.
Bingo's History
Bingo traces roots to an Italian lottery game in 1530, popularized by Edwin S Lowe in the 1940s.
Care Bears Origin
Care Bears began as greeting-card characters before expanding into plush bears and media.
Pokémon Card Game
Pokémon Trading Card Game reached Japan in 1996, using 60-card decks for battles.
Playground Slide
Playground slides developed motor skills and encouraged exploration since the early 1900s.
At a glance
The National Toy Hall of Fame inducted four toys: bingo, Care Bears, Pokémon Trading Card Game and playground slides for their lasting appeal and generational impact.
