Forget the fancy toy - the box it comes in can be much more fun.
The cardboard box - whether the imagination turns it into a spaceship, a castle, or just a haven to daydream in - was enshrined on Friday in America's National Toy Hall of Fame along with Jack-in-the-Box and Candy Land. No kidding, grown-ups.
"I think every adult has had that disillusioning experience of picking what they think is a wonderful toy for a child, and then finding the kid playing with the box," said Christopher Bensch, chief curator of the Strong Museum. "It's that empty box full of possibilities that the kids can sense."...