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2026 Toy Hall of Fame finalists released | Cast your vote

The Hall announced its 12 finalists for the Class of 2026 on Wednesday. Voting is open to the public and a panel of judges until Sept. 23.

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What happened The Hall announced its 12 finalists for the Class of 2026 on Wednesday. Voting is open to the public and a panel of judges until Sept. 23.
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KABC / ABC7 Los AngelesNews report · Sep 17, 10:43 AM

2026 Toy Hall of Fame finalists released | Cast your vote

The Hall announced its 12 finalists for the Class of 2026 on Wednesday. Voting is open to the public and a panel of judges until Sept. 23.

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WLS / ABC7 ChicagoNews report · Sep 17, 10:43 AM

2026 Toy Hall of Fame finalists released | Cast your vote

The Hall announced its 12 finalists for the Class of 2026 on Wednesday. Voting is open to the public and a panel of judges until Sept. 23.

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KGO / ABC7 San FranciscoNews report · Sep 17, 10:43 AM

2026 Toy Hall of Fame finalists released | Cast your vote

The Hall announced its 12 finalists for the Class of 2026 on Wednesday. Voting is open to the public and a panel of judges until Sept. 23.

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WPVI / 6abc PhiladelphiaNews report · Sep 17, 10:43 AM

2026 Toy Hall of Fame finalists released | Cast your vote

The Hall announced its 12 finalists for the Class of 2026 on Wednesday. Voting is open to the public and a panel of judges until Sept. 23.

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KTRK / ABC13 HoustonNews report · Sep 17, 10:43 AM

2026 Toy Hall of Fame finalists released | Cast your vote

The Hall announced its 12 finalists for the Class of 2026 on Wednesday. Voting is open to the public and a panel of judges until Sept. 23.

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ABC7 New YorkNews report · Sep 17, 10:43 AM

2026 Toy Hall of Fame finalists released | Cast your vote

The Hall announced its 12 finalists for the Class of 2026 on Wednesday. Voting is open to the public and a panel of judges until Sept. 23.

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Sep 17, 10:43 AM: KABC / ABC7 Los Angeles joined the source map.

Sep 17, 10:43 AM: WLS / ABC7 Chicago joined the source map.

Sep 17, 10:43 AM: KGO / ABC7 San Francisco joined the source map.

Sep 17, 10:43 AM: WPVI / 6abc Philadelphia joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 6 sources · 1 bucket.