Spread the loveIn a celebration of play and cultural impact, the National Toy Hall of Fame has announced its latest inductees: My Little Pony, Phase 10, and Transformers. This diverse group of toys joins the ranks of previous honorees,

The National Toy Hall of Fame, located inside The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester was established in 1998. Meet this year's inductees.

Transformers came along in the 1980s, when Hasbro bought the rights to several existing Japanese toy lines featuring transforming robots. They were first marketed with a cartoon a

My Little Pony finally made it to the winner's circle. After years as an also-ran, the pastel-colored ponies were enshrined in the National Toy Hall of Fame on Tuesday, along with Transformers action figures and the Phase 10 card game.

After years as an also-ran, the pastel-colored ponies were enshrined in the National Toy Hall of Fame on Tuesday, along with Transformers action figures and the Phase 10 card game. The honorees rose to the top in voting by a panel of experts and the public from among 12 finalists.

My Little Pony has made it into the Toy Hall of Fame along with twelve other toy finalists. In addition to the colorful ponies, Pokémon cards, Transformers action figures and the Phase 10 card game were also selected by the jury.

My Little Pony has officially galloped its way to greatness. The pastel ponies were inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame on Tuesday alongside another form of action figure — Transformers — and the Phase 10 card game.