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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
Product Description
The POOF-Slinky 100 Metal Original Slinky continues to be a constant entertainer as it walks down stairs or comes alive in a child's hands. This classic toy stretches like an accordion, bounces and walks down steps one end at a time while making that classic Slinky sound. Toy history was made when Richard James conducted an experiment with tension springs. During the experiment, one of the springs fell to the floor and began to “walk”. The Slinky debuted 1945 at Gimbals Department Store in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and all (400) Slinkys for sale were purchased in 90-minutes. Since then, over 300-million Slinkys have been sold worldwide. The Slinky is filled with nostalgia and has been featured in Disney Pixar’s “Toy Story” movie franchise. It's the official state toy of Pennsylvania and famous for one of the most popular jingles of all time, “It’s Slinky”. Though it was developed to be a toy, the Slinky was used by soldiers in Vietnam as an antenna and a therapy tool for hand-eye coordination. This original Slinky is made of metal for long lasting wiggly-jiggly Slinky fun! The Slinky is made in the U.S.A., individually boxed and perfect for presents, party favors, Easter baskets, grab bags, prizes and stocking stuffers. The Slinky is truly a timeless toy, fun for adults and kids alike. The POOF-Slinky 100 Metal Original Slinky is recommended for children 5-years of age and older. POOF-Slinky is the manufacturer of the world famous Slinky and the top selling POOF foam sport balls in North America, both manufactured in Plymouth, MI and Hollidaysburg, PA. Ideal and Scientific Explorer are other well-known brands, rounding out the POOF-Slinky family. With roots in the toy industry for over 100-years, POOF-Slinky brands continue to grow and broaden. New generations of kids, their parents and grandparents have proven that classic toys never go out of style!
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
68 of 70 people found the following review helpful
By R. Halloran
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Durability:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
2.0 out of 5 stars
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.
31 of 33 people found the following review helpful
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Durability:
1.0 out of 5 stars
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1.0 out of 5 stars
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1.0 out of 5 stars
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.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By A. Prescod
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Durability:
3.0 out of 5 stars
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2.0 out of 5 stars
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2.0 out of 5 stars
I had a Slinky when I was a kid many decades ago, and had lots of fun with it. So I ran across this Original Slinky on Amazon and decided to order one for my grandson who seems to like simple toys over the modern fancy electronic toys and gadgets. So the Slinky arrives and I open it and immediately notice it seems smaller than the one I had when I was 10.
Then I try to walk it down the stairs. But it won't go down! No matter what I do, it just makes it down measly one step before it stops dead. What's wrong? Am I Slinky-challenged? I notice the Slinky's spring-iness just doesn't feel right (feels tighter than I remember). I'm guessing the amount of spring has to be just right for it to work properly. So maybe I got a cheap knock-off?
I wish I knew what happened to my old Slinky - that one was perfect!
Then I try to walk it down the stairs. But it won't go down! No matter what I do, it just makes it down measly one step before it stops dead. What's wrong? Am I Slinky-challenged? I notice the Slinky's spring-iness just doesn't feel right (feels tighter than I remember). I'm guessing the amount of spring has to be just right for it to work properly. So maybe I got a cheap knock-off?
I wish I knew what happened to my old Slinky - that one was perfect!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By cindyc
Amazon Verified Purchase
Durability:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
1.0 out of 5 stars
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1.0 out of 5 stars
i remember when i young what fun it was to have the slinky walk down the steps. i'm really not sure what else a slinky does. well the slinkies i bought my kids do not go down the steps. I'm guessing they are not as long as they used to be so stair-walking is no longer possible. very disappointing.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By M. A. French
Amazon Verified Purchase
Durability:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
3.0 out of 5 stars
This slinky is lots smaller that what we remember from having these as a kid.
It will NOT go/walk down our stairs as the larger one would.
I waster my $$ on this item !!
It will NOT go/walk down our stairs as the larger one would.
I waster my $$ on this item !!
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
All the Slinkys I recieved were in great condition and the kids love them. Something so simple, but yet so much fun in so many ways.
Jim
Jim
16 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By T. Smith
If we had only known ahead of time this was going to be the main hit for Christmas we wouldn't have had Santa bring us all the other items!!! Our daughter has played and played with this.
Great Item!!! Great stocking stuffer!!!
Great Item!!! Great stocking stuffer!!!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Teresa Clark
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Durability:
1.0 out of 5 stars
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2.0 out of 5 stars
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2.0 out of 5 stars
When it said "original slinky", I assumed it would be full sized, but it wasn't. It was too small to "walk" down the stairs. It could only do 2-3 steps at the most.
It was handled by a pretty gentle 6 year old, but still tangled and stretched out within days.
So if you are looking to recreate the "stair-walking slinly", look for a bigger one.
It was handled by a pretty gentle 6 year old, but still tangled and stretched out within days.
So if you are looking to recreate the "stair-walking slinly", look for a bigger one.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just like the 80's
Love this. It is made just like the one I had as a child and I couldn't ask for anything else. unless this thing is ran over by a car it isn't going to bend , break or anything! Read more
Published 2 days ago by Shara M. Boyes
1.0 out of 5 stars
"Original" Slinky? SOMETHING'S different, because it does NOT perform...
Recalling how I was mesmerized by my Slinky "walking" down our stairs as a child in the 1960's, I was really looking forward to introducing my 5 year old grandson to this classic... Read more
Published 4 days ago by Grandma Zizzy
5.0 out of 5 stars
what can go wrong with a Slinky!
Exactly what I expected! I am using it as a reminiscing activity with residents with Dementia, and they all remember the Slinky!
Published 16 days ago by Carrie C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gets a lot of attention in the office
I keep this on the edge of my desk at work and when people come by to talk to me, they always play with it. so I guess you could say the slinky has made me a popular guy.
Published 29 days ago by Brett T Moore
1.0 out of 5 stars
Broke immediately
This broke the first time we took it out for our child to play with. Was very disappointed. Would go with a plastic one over a metal one if you want kids to play with.
Published 1 month ago by smitchell
5.0 out of 5 stars
great product
ordered for great grandaughter she loves it she had a plastic one but I wanted an original metal one for her
Published 1 month ago by ron louvier
2.0 out of 5 stars
disappointed
I purchase two of these for my 5a dnd 6 year old granddaughters. One had received a small plastic one at a party and my son
tried to show her how it worked, but it didn't. Read more
tried to show her how it worked, but it didn't. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kathleen M. Brwon
3.0 out of 5 stars
smaller in size
This was smaller in size that we thought it would be, would not walk down the steps as it should have even with playing with it for quite a while. Read more
Published 1 month ago by S. Frye
5.0 out of 5 stars
the real deal.
Just what we needed to make the scene in our movie work. A reliable slightly unpredictable slinky to climb down the stairs...
Published 2 months ago by Jennimusing
2.0 out of 5 stars
Long Lasting...NOT!
I swear my Slinky from back-in-the-day lasted a whole lot longer than this one did. Maybe it was just me, but this seriously was broken within the first five minutes.
Published 2 months ago by Thomas McDaniel
