The National Museum of Play announced the 2014 inductees to the National Toy Hall of Fame. They are three picks that may leave you wondering why they weren’t in before, but at least they finally got the honor.
Up first is the Rubik’s Cube, which has been the most famous puzzle in the world since it hit toy stores in 1980. It was invented by Hungarian design teacher Erno Rubik and has been leaving millions frustrated for decades. However, if you do know how to solve it, you can join a club of “cubers” to test your speed.
R. Lee Ermey would be excited about the next inductee. Yes, Little Green Army Men have finally joined the Hall of Fame. They have been in the homes of generations of Americans since they were first introduced in the 1930s.
Lastly, there are bubbles. For some inexplicable reason, the soapy mixture that has let children create bubbles for centuries hadn’t been inducted until now. Children have been playing around with bubbles since the 17th century and retailers sell 200 million bottles a year.
Other recent inductees have included the rubber duckie, chess, Star Wars figures and dominoes.
The National Museum of Play is located in Rochester, New York.