Product Description

Now here's a gadget with a real pedigree and a real story to tell. You might recall its use in exciting demonstrations about energy transfer when you were at school. But the truth is, it's much, much more deeply interesting than all that. Invented in 1943 by naval engineer Richard James and first marketed in Philadelphia in 1945 - selling-out all 400 of its first run in just 90 minutes - the slinky was destined for greatness that has since taken it into space on the Shuttle, to war in Vietnam, and, yes, into thousands of physics labs in schools across the world. Not only is it inspired in its invention (an accident), but it's equally inspired in terms of its brand name (the ramblings of a suburban housewife). Slinky. Brilliant. One just couldn't make it up. Now, as it approaches its 65th birthday, the slinky is Pennsylvania's official state toy. It has a guaranteed place in the official Toy Hall of Fame. Why? Because all you need is a slinky and a set of stairs, and a whole afternoon slips by. For sheer exuberant slinkability, there is only one original slinky. A 20th Century classic.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #329 in Toys & Games
• Brand: Flair
• Model: SLINKY
• Released on: 2008-10-09
• Dimensions: 3.54" h x 6.30" w x 2.56" l, .62 pounds

Features

• This is the one and only Original Slinky!
• Our metal Slinky Toy measures 6 cm x 6 cm x 5 cm
• Walk the Original Slinky down stairs, juggle them or jiggle them
• This retro toy is a fantastic novelty gift for ages 4 to 140!

Manufacturer's Description
The original walking spring toy it stretches,snaps back and makes the famous 'Slinkity' sound. Juggle it from hand to hand and watch it walk down slopes or stairs. Fun for children therapeutic for adults. Slinky has sold over 300 million pieces worldwide since its launch over 60 years ago.

Customer Reviews

does not work
I am sorry to say that this is not an orignal slinky. It does not do anything like the old classic. I would like my money back.

original slinky
Not the same as the one I remember from childhood. The metal does not seem to be as fine so there are not as many coils on the spring and it doesn't stretch as much. On a positive side this does make it less likely to get tangled. It still 'walks' down the stairs okay and the children love it.

ahhhhh slinky silver !!
i had one of these as a kid, kept me busy for hours lol, still good fun now ! good form of exercise, running up and down the stairs with it ! it walks well down the stairs and is fun to play with, slinky silver looks good on the shelf too ! cheap toy, good buy !