American toy brand and media franchise of scale model cars
WashWise has raised $1.2 million in pre-seed funding, backed by industry figures and executives from major firms. The founder, a former Citadel trader, cites the move as a pivot from a finance career to building a new laundry-care category for the mobile, travel-heavy lifestyle.
The National Toy Hall of Fame has announced 12 finalists for the Class of 2026. Public voting runs Sept. 16-23, with a panel of judges set to decide the inductees in November. Nominees include Bop It!, Polly Pocket, Monster High dolls, Mouse Trap and Sorry!, among others. Some past contenders like Tickle Me Elmo, Mahjong and the Pokémon Trading Card Game have previously been nominated.