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Slinky Life Cycle

By JCicchetti
  • Birth

    Birth

    The toy was invented and developed by naval engineer Richard James in 1943
  • Period: to

    Everybody wants one

    Over 300 million Slinkys have been sold.
  • In Stores, Big Hit

    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

    Slinky Dog

    The Slinky Dog debuted. The toy was also featured in all of the toy story films.
  • Betty gets the Job

    Betty gets the Job

    James' wife Betty became president of James Industries

  • Richard James died

    Richard James died in 1974
  • Poof Products Inc.

    Poof Products Inc.

    Betty James sold the company to Poof Products, Inc.
  • Inauguration of the Slinky

    Inauguration of the Slinky

    Slinky was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame at The Strong in Rochester, New York.
  • Reconized by Pennsylvania

    Reconized by Pennsylvania

    Slinky became Pennsylvania's official state toy
  • 300 Million Strong

    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.