Original Slinky Brand Slinky
- For 70 years, made in the U.S.A. with over 300 million sold worldwide
- Stretches like an accordion, bounces and walks down steps
- Made of metal for long lasting wiggly jiggly fun
- Comes boxed and perfect for presents, party favors, Easter baskets, grab bags, prizes and stocking stuffers
- Recommended for children 5 years of age and older
Long a favorite of kids and physics instructors alike, Slinky is the consummate entertainer as it walks down the stairs or comes alive in a child’s hands. Slinky originated in 1945 as part of an antivibration device developed by American naval engineer Richard James, who thought the spring might be a successful toy because of its comical walking behavior. Over half a century later, Slinky still lives. — Joan DeClaire
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130 of 138 people found the following review helpful
 Diameter too small to be useful, By
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I purchased this slinky for my grandaughter, hoping it would be a close replica of the slinkies that I experienced in the 1960’s. Those slinkies were about 5 inches in diameter which gave them the capability to “walk” down stairs and other larger objects. This slinky has a much smaller diameter which limits how much that can be done with it. Advertising it as the “original” slinky is misleading in my opinion.
67 of 71 people found the following review helpful
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When I think of an original slinky, I think of the one that was not the small one. This was so small that my grandchildren would never be able to use it. Plus, it would not go down the stairs as the “original” one did. I did not send it back because it would have cost more in return postage than the slinky cost. Make sure if you want the original one, you do not get the Jr. one as it is useless. It is going to be used as a white elephant gift at our annual family Christmas gathering.
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Before my grandkids’ last visit, I stocked the guest room with an assortment of small toys and books. Alas, I only had one Slinky, which proved to be BY FAR the most popular with the age 6 – 12 group. So for their Easter visit, I have a Slinky for each basket! Of course, as we all remember, Slinkys don’t last forever, but while they do they are great. Some toys just never go out of fashion.
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