The Original Slinky Toy

• AUTHENTIC ORIGINAL: There's only one Original Slinky Brand. Celebrate 76 years of wiggly-jiggly fun with Slinky. Generations of children and adults have loved playing with Slinky.

• EDUCATIONAL VALUE: Develops large motor skills and creative thinking as children experiment with the physics of motion.

• CLASSIC MOVEMENT: Stretches, wiggles, walks down stairs, and jiggles in that classic way only a genuine Slinky can.

• VERSATILE GIFT: Ideal for presents, party favours, Easter baskets, grab bags, prizes and stocking stuffers.

• MADE IN USA: Proudly manufactured in the United States, continuing a tradition of American craftsmanship since 1945.

Manufacturer: Just Play

Brand: Slinky

Item Number: 03101

UPC: 886144031014

Material: Metal

Color: Silver

Dimensions: 8 cm x 8 cm x 8 cm (when coiled)

Weight: 142 grams

Age Recommendation: 5+ Years

Batteries Required: No

Country of Origin: USA

The Slinky was invented by mechanical engineer Richard James in 1943 during an experiment with tension coils. James accidentally knocked a spring off his desk and watched in amazement as it "walked" down instead of falling.

After two years of development to find the perfect steel formulation and coil dimensions, James and his wife Betty introduced the Slinky at Gimbels Department Store in Philadelphia during the 1945 Christmas season. The entire inventory of 400 units sold out within 90 minutes.

Betty James, who named the toy Slinky (a Swedish word meaning traespiral or "sleek and sinuous"), took over the company in 1960 and led it to greater success. She insisted on keeping the price affordable and moved production to Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania.

In 2000, the Slinky was officially inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame, cementing its status as one of America's most beloved toys.

Since its debut, over 350 million Slinkys have been sold worldwide, making it one of the most popular toys in history. The familiar "Slinky jingle" from its 1960s television commercials remains one of the most recognizable advertising tunes of all time.

Classic Stair Walking: The timeless way to play - place Slinky at the top of stairs and watch it cascade down step by step.

Hand Transfer: Stretch the Slinky between your hands and transfer it from hand to hand in a continuous motion.

Wave Creation: Hold one end of the Slinky and move your hand up and down to create a standing wave.

Sound Effects: Compress and release the Slinky rapidly to create the distinctive "slinkity" sound.

Balance Challenge: Try to balance the coiled Slinky on different objects.

Educational Uses: Demonstrate wave propagation, kinetic energy, and potential energy using the Slinky as a scientific model.

STEM Learning: Teachers often use Slinkys to demonstrate physics concepts like wave properties, compression, and tension.

The Slinky has made numerous appearances in popular culture over its nearly eight-decade history:

• Featured in Disney/Pixar's Toy Story films as the character "Slinky Dog"

• Referenced in the 1996 hit song "I'm Just a Girl" by No Doubt

• The advertising jingle "It's Slinky, it's Slinky, for fun it's a wonderful toy..." has become part of American cultural heritage

• Used by NASA astronauts on space missions to demonstrate physics in zero gravity

• Included in the Museum of Modern Art's collection as an example of classic design

• Recognized as one of the "Top 10 Toys That Changed America" by various publications

The Slinky is also remarkably unchanged since its introduction, maintaining its original design and concept throughout decades of changing toy trends, demonstrating its timeless appeal.

Delivery: Enjoy FREE standard shipping to anywhere in Australia via Australia Post with every order! The option to upgrade to Express Post shipping for an additional flat fee Australia wide is available to select during checkout.

Estimated Delivery Time: 3-5 business days for standard shipping; 1-2 business days for express shipping.

Returns: We accept returns within 30 days of delivery. Item must be in original packaging and condition. Items with broken seals may not be eligible for return unless damaged or defective.

Exchanges: We're happy to exchange any items that don't meet your expectations. Please contact our customer service team to arrange an exchange.