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Birth
The toy was invented and developed by naval engineer Richard James in 1943 -
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Everybody wants one
Over 300 million Slinkys have been sold. -
In Stores, Big Hit
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. -
Slinky Dog
The Slinky Dog debuted. The toy was also featured in all of the toy story films. -
Betty gets the Job
James' wife Betty became president of James Industries -
Richard James died
Richard James died in 1974 -
Poof Products Inc.
Betty James sold the company to Poof Products, Inc. -
Inauguration of the Slinky
Slinky was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame at The Strong in Rochester, New York. -
Reconized by Pennsylvania
Slinky became Pennsylvania's official state toy -
300 Million Strong
Slinky named to the Toy Industry Association's "Century of Toys List." In its first 60 years Slinky has sold 300 million units.
