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November 6, 2026

Bingo, Care Bears, Pokémon cards and the classic playground slide make it into the Toy Hall of Fame

By MARK KENNEDY
AP Entertainment Writer

Images from The Pokémon Company and Basic Fun [enlarge]
Care Bears gained support through social media, while Pokémon cards were boosted by anime and manga fans.

NEW YORK (AP) — Bingo, Care Bears, the Pokémon Trading Card Game and the humble playground slide have all made it into the National Toy Hall of Fame, taking their place alongside classics like Mr. Potato Head and G.I. Joe.


 
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