Transformers Nominated to National Toy Hall Of Fame Class of 2009
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Sep 30, 2009 at 5:05pm CDT
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Thanks to fellow Seibertronian and Transformers fan Mathew Henderson, we get word that Transformers was nominated as one of the twelve finalists to be inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame in Rochester, New York in November. Only two of the twelve inductees will get the honor and just getting nominated is no easy task. Here are some of the stipulations, taken from the Strong National Museum of Play, home of the Hall of Fame:
• Icon-status (the toy is widely recognized, respected, and remembered)
• Longevity (the toy is more than a passing fad and has enjoyed popularity over multiple generations)
• Discovery (the toy fosters learning, creativity, or discovery through play)
• Innovation (the toy profoundly changed play or toy design)
While we can only hope that Transformers finds its way into the National Toy Hall of Fame, we can be extremely pleased that it was given a nomination for it. For a full list of inductees, click here. You can visit the Strong National Museum of Play and see all the inducted toys by clicking here.
Seibertron.com will keep you posted on the Class of 2009 Toy Hall of Fame induction so keep your optics locked, right here at Seibertron.com, Your Ultimate Transformers Resource!
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Comment by Convotron
Sep 30, 2009
Excellent news! The Transformers toys definitely meet the stipulations, in spades even! Here's hoping Transformers gets inducted!
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I concur, Convotron. Transformers should definitely be put into a Hall of Fame!
Comment by Primus1101
Sep 30, 2009
Convotron wrote:Excellent news! The Transformers toys definitely meet the stipulations, in spades even! Here's hoping Transformers gets inducted!
I concur, Convotron. Transformers should definitely be put into a Hall of Fame!
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Comment by Swiftpaw
Sep 30, 2009
Just getting nominated means something, but seriously. If Transformers doesn't make the cut, I don't know who the heck deserves to! Bravo, bots and cons, bravo.
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Comment by Mechastrike
Sep 30, 2009
ALRIGHT, WE MADE IT! 
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Comment by Zeds
Sep 30, 2009
Transformers should make the cut given the assessment points listed.
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Comment by BATTLEMASTER IIC
Sep 30, 2009
I was wondering when the Transformers would make it into the Toy Hall of Fame. I only live 20 minutes away from the museum. I was there just this past Sunday and they do have a few transformers plus a 1985 catalog sheet of the Autobot cars in the display cases. Some of the transformers are mistransformed, so I shot them an e-mail about it 
For those of you that have never been to the Strong National Museum of Play, there are lots of toys ranging from dolls and old toy cars to the earliest gaming consoles and action figures. Stop by there sometime for a day, for it is a museum that needs a spent day to take it all in
For those of you that have never been to the Strong National Museum of Play, there are lots of toys ranging from dolls and old toy cars to the earliest gaming consoles and action figures. Stop by there sometime for a day, for it is a museum that needs a spent day to take it all in
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Comment by Mykltron
Oct 1, 2009
What, pray tell, can be learned from Cabbage Patch Kids and when did they reach 'icon status'? They were a fad.
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Comment by Carriemus Prime
Oct 1, 2009
Yay!! Transformers should definitely be in the hall of fame, they're amazing toys just even thinking of the number of generations that enjoy them of ALL ages too is staggering!
Definitely a worthy nominee here's to hoping they get in
Definitely a worthy nominee here's to hoping they get in
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Comment by Sabrblade
Oct 1, 2009
I'm sure TF can trump some of the others, but it's going to be quite a challenge to trump such champion toys as the Rubik's Cube, or even the almighty "The Ball".
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Comment by BATTLEMASTER IIC
Oct 1, 2009
The ball will win 
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Comment by Convotron
Oct 1, 2009
Send Unicron after the ball and send it on its way to oblivion.
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Comment by Duke of Luns
Oct 1, 2009
Anyone take a gander at the opinion poll?
The Ball (12.3%)
Big Wheel (15.5%)
Cabbage Patch Kids (7.6%)
The Game of Life (6.3%)
Hot Wheels (9.1%)
Nintendo Game Boy (6.9%)
Paper Airplane (3.8%)
Playing Cards (5.7%)
Rubik's Cube (6.3%)
Sidewalk Chalk (2.8%)
Toy Tea Set (3.8%)
Transformers (19.9%)
Popular opinion says Transformers should make it in. Hmm, I wonder what the virtual equivalent of a hanging CHAD is?
But I'm quite surprised Hot Wheels and the Rubik's Cube isn't already in there. Sidewalk Chalk, Tea Sets, Paper Airplanes, Playing Cards and "The Ball" shouldn't even be considered though. After all, no one company or organization can really be given credit for any of those ideas(well, maybe playing cards, or tea sets on the basis of "we marketed it first").
But really, a paper airplane? How is that even a toy?
The Ball (12.3%)
Big Wheel (15.5%)
Cabbage Patch Kids (7.6%)
The Game of Life (6.3%)
Hot Wheels (9.1%)
Nintendo Game Boy (6.9%)
Paper Airplane (3.8%)
Playing Cards (5.7%)
Rubik's Cube (6.3%)
Sidewalk Chalk (2.8%)
Toy Tea Set (3.8%)
Transformers (19.9%)
Popular opinion says Transformers should make it in. Hmm, I wonder what the virtual equivalent of a hanging CHAD is?
But I'm quite surprised Hot Wheels and the Rubik's Cube isn't already in there. Sidewalk Chalk, Tea Sets, Paper Airplanes, Playing Cards and "The Ball" shouldn't even be considered though. After all, no one company or organization can really be given credit for any of those ideas(well, maybe playing cards, or tea sets on the basis of "we marketed it first").
But really, a paper airplane? How is that even a toy?
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Comment by BATTLEMASTER IIC
Oct 1, 2009
Well a card board box won its way into the National Toy Hall of Fame 
Do you play with paper airplanes or fly paper airplanes? If you play with them, it is therefore a toy. If you fly paper airplanes, well then, it depends on whether you think flying is play or work
Playing cards have been marketed since the early 1700s. The first card deck marketed was a German bible-oriented game with over 300 cards.
Do you play with paper airplanes or fly paper airplanes? If you play with them, it is therefore a toy. If you fly paper airplanes, well then, it depends on whether you think flying is play or work
Playing cards have been marketed since the early 1700s. The first card deck marketed was a German bible-oriented game with over 300 cards.
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Comment by Convotron
Oct 1, 2009
Cardboard box?
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Metal Gear! It can't be...
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Metal Gear! It can't be...
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Comment by Counterpunch
Oct 2, 2009
LOL? Why is there a picture of one of my G1 Autobot shelves on the front page?
(It's cool, I'm honored. How'd it happen though?)
(It's cool, I'm honored. How'd it happen though?)
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Comment by Professor Smooth
Oct 2, 2009
I came to this thread to find out whose shelf that was and did not leave disappointed.
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Comment by Vile MK III
Oct 2, 2009
Does any one have a bigger sized picture of the icon used on the new artical on the new page? That is totally awesome. Any who... if TFs are not put in the The Hall Im gonna demand fro a recount. 
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Comment by Rijie
Oct 3, 2009
Transformers deserve this induction.
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Comment by CybertronHotShot
Oct 3, 2009
It`s about time,Transformers are more than toys,they are an icon in the amusement industry(toys,cartoons,comics)and the nomination is well received among the fans.
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How? Its more than likely you placed it there! You attension grabber! I'm dissapointed in you CP!
(Its more thanl likely First Gen is Jealous) Watch your back
Comment by mattyc1007
Oct 13, 2009
Counterpunch wrote:LOL? Why is there a picture of one of my G1 Autobot shelves on the front page?
(It's cool, I'm honored. How'd it happen though?)
How? Its more than likely you placed it there! You attension grabber! I'm dissapointed in you CP!
(Its more thanl likely First Gen is Jealous) Watch your back
