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A Curated Journey of Curiosity & Culture.
Slinky

Produced by:
James Industries
Production Year:
c. 1980
Medium:
Metal spring toy with printed paper box
The original walking spring toy that "walks" down stairs or inclines. Packaged in its iconic red box, this version reflects the popular reissues of the early 1980s.
The Original Slinky: Richard James invented the metal Slinky in 1943, and it was first sold at Gimbels Department Store in Philadelphia in 1945.
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