Original Slinky

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Product Features

• Makes a "slinkity sound."
• Dimension: (H) 2 1/4 inches x (W) 2 7/8 inches.
• Ages 5 years and up.
• Made in USA!

Product Details

• Item Weight: 5.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B00000IZKX
• Item model number: SLINKY
• Manufacturer recommended age: 5 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #348 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #1 in Toys & Games > Novelty & Gag Toys > Wind-up Toys
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (64 customer reviews)

Product Description

Editorial Review

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

Everyone loves a Slinky®! This original spring toy is famous with children all over the world. It stretches, snaps back, and makes a "slinkity sound." Made in USA!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Diameter too small to be useful, June 30, 2011

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R. Halloran (MA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Original Slinky (Toy)

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.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy One, December 31, 2006

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T. Smith "tas01" (MTZ, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Original Slinky (Toy)

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!!!

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Slinky...don't go through the holidays without one!, December 11, 1999

By A Customer

= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Original Slinky (Toy)

We have had at least one slinky at every holiday gathering since I can remember...and that was about an hour and a half before dirt was invented! Just when I think we have collectively outgrown our obsession with the slinky, the current model gets opened and passed around and the stories of who got last year's edition and what became of it lead to memories of the year before and the one before that, until we are again tied together, reminiscing over the simple yet mesmerizing antics of this galloping winding marvel as it meanders down the stairs and into our hearts. You can't outgrow a slinky!