The Original Slinky Walking Spring Toy, Metal Slinky, Ages 5+

There’s only one Original Slinky Brand! Celebrate 75 years of wiggly-jiggly fun with Slinky! Generations of children and adults have loved playing with Slinky. This classic metal spring toy walks downstairs, alone or in pairs, and makes a slink-ity sound. 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, and the Slinky immediately sold out. Since its debut, over 300 million Slinkys have been sold worldwide. In 2000, this classic toy was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame. Made 75 years ago, Slinky continues to be a favorite toy of children and adults all over the world. Slinky is fun for a girl or a boy ages 5 and up. Everyone loves a Slinky!

Whether you're shopping for a kids toy as a gift, birthday present, or just because, the The Original Slinky Walking Spring Toy, Metal Slinky makes a wonderful surprise! Includes: Original Slinky™ Brand spring toy. There’s Only 1 Original: Introduce the next generation of creative kids with the iconic Original Slinky™. That Memorable Sound: The unmistakable “slinkity” sound of a Slinky in motion adds rhythm and educational exploration to playtime. A Hands-on Toy: Sized 2.75 inches in diameter, the Original Slinky sits easily in the hand, and encourages lots of imaginative play and discovery. Family Fun: From stretching and wiggling to walking and jiggling, the Original Slinky gives families hours of entertainment possibilities. Share Slinky: Add multiple Slinky toys in various sizes and materials for lots of play and discovery. Each sold separately. Ages 5 and up. Each sold separately. Great for little hands