Nerf, Catan and bingo are among the new finalists for the National Toy Hall of Fame

The 12 finalists for this year's induction to the National Toy Hall of Fame: bingo, Breyer Horses, Catan, Lite-Brite, Masters of the Universe, Nerf toys, piñatas, Phase 10, Pound Puppies, Rack-O, Spirograph and the spinning top. (The National Toy Hall of Fame / The Strong)

It's a crowded field this year for Hall of Fame candidates.

Some are expensive. Some are cheap. The youngest is only 27. The oldest, well — it's hard to know exactly how long spinning tops have been around, but suffice to say they appear on some ancient Greek pottery.