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Original Slinky Brand – 75 Years of Fun! There’s only one Original Slinky Brand! Celebrate 75 years of wiggly-jiggly fun with Slinky! Generations of children and adults have loved playing with this classic metal spring toy.Features Walks downstairs, alone or in pairs Makes a slink-ity sound Perfect for both girls and boys History First invented by mechanical engineer Richard James in 1943 during an experiment with tension coils, James accidentally dropped a spring on the floor and watched as it began to “walk.” Two years later, he introduced his walking spring toy in Gimbels Department Store during Christmas, and the Slinky immediately sold out.Legacy Since its debut, over 300 million Slinkys have been sold worldwide. In 2000, this classic toy was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame. Made 75 years ago, Slinky continues to be a favourite toy of children and adults all over the world.Perfect Gift Slinky is fun for everyone and makes an ideal gift, stocking stuffer, prize, or present. Everyone loves a Slinky! Ages 5+ For ages 5 and up Brand: Slinky Department Code: 3325