The Original Slinky

McWhiggins Wonder Emporium Verified independent store

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There’s only one Original Slinky Brand! Celebrate 75 years of wiggly-jiggly fun with Slinky! PRODUCT FEATURES Ideal for presents, party favors, Easter baskets, grab bags, prizes an d stocking stuffers! 2.75-inches in diameter 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 Since its debut, over 300 million Slinkys have been sold worldwide PRODUCT DETAILS Metal 2.5" H X 3" W X 3" D Age: 3 years & up Show more