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Slinky® slides |
The same Slinky® and box from 1945 (read the history) |
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![]() Slinky Walks Downstairs - How many stairs can you make it go down? It takes some practice! Top Of Page |
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.
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,
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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. Top Of Page
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