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The toy was invented and developed by naval engineer Richard James in 1943
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Over 300 million Slinkys have been sold.
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First demistrated at Gimbels department store in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in November 1945. The toy was a hit, selling its entire inventory of 400 units in ninety minutes.
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The Slinky Dog debuted. The toy was also featured in all of the toy story films.
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James' wife Betty became president of James Industries
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Richard James died in 1974
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Betty James sold the company to Poof Products, Inc.
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Slinky was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame at The Strong in Rochester, New York.
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Slinky became Pennsylvania's official state toy
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Slinky named to the Toy Industry Association's "Century of Toys List." In its first 60 years Slinky has sold 300 million units.
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