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Collector's Edition Slinky® Another one of our favorite toys from way back when, still MADE IN AMERICA. |
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More Classic Toys: Tops Slinky Balsa Planes Pedal Cars Yo-yos Log Cabin Building Sets | ||
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It's the one and only, the original
Slinky® slides
from hand to hand $7.95 each
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The same Slinky® and box from 1945 |
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Here's another one of our favorite toys from way back when, and we are
happy to say they are still MADE IN AMERICA. The Slinky® is still made in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, USA, with the original equipment. |
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Slinky Walks Downstairs How many stairs can you make it go down? It takes some practice! |
In 1945, Richard James invented one of the greatest toys ever. James, a
naval engineer, was conducting an experiment with tension springs. During
the experiment, one of the springs fell to the floor and began to
"walk." James took the spring home to his wife, Betty, and asked
her if she thought it was something they could pursue. Betty had a vision
for a toy and scoured the dictionary, looking for an appropriate name. She
came across the word "slinky," a Swedish word meaning stealthy,
sleek and sinuous. Toy history was made. The Slinky® debuted at Gimbel's Department Store in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1946. Both Betty and Richard were skeptical about how the Slinky® would sell. All their doubts were put to rest when all 400 Slinkys® for sale were purchased in 90 minutes. Since then, over a quarter of a billion Slinkys® have been sold worldwide. |
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The Slinky® is still made in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania
with the original equipment Richard James created. The Slinky® has changed
little in over 50 years. A crimp was added to the ends of the wire to ensure
safe play. Though it was developed to be a toy, other applications for the Slinky® have been discovered. The Slinky® has been used as an antenna by soldiers in Vietnam, as a therapy tool and for coordination development. The possibilities are endless.
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