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Play Doh

By chyannclosson

  • Joe McVicker invents Play-Doh.

    Joe McVicker invents Play-Doh.
    Originally used as a wallpaper cleaner for a company called Kutol, in 1955, the detergents in Play-Doh were removed, and Kutol renamed itself as Rainbow Crafts.

  • Plaqy-Doh Pete debuts on the cans.

    Plaqy-Doh Pete debuts on the cans.

  • Play-doh goes international, in France, Italy, and England!

    Play-doh goes international, in France, Italy, and England!

  • As a celebration for their 40th birthday, Play-doh releases two new colors - gold and silver.

    As a celebration for their 40th birthday, Play-doh releases two new colors - gold and silver.

  • Play-Doh releases their Creativity Table.

    Play-Doh releases their Creativity Table.

  • Turning 50 years old, Play-doh releases the Birthday Bucket and the 50 pack of colors.

    Turning 50 years old, Play-doh releases the Birthday Bucket and the 50 pack of colors.

  • After 30 straight years of cardboard cans, Play-doh switches to plastic.

    After 30 straight years of cardboard cans, Play-doh switches to plastic.