CANTON, Miss. (CBS) -- A classic childhood toy turned 70 years old over the weekend. The idea for the slinky came from naval engineer Richard James after he knocked a spring off his workbench in 1943.

VyVy Corpe, 43, started collecting Slinkys about nine years ago. Its powers of attraction have led to 106 items in her collection. And one husband. Do you remember your first Slinky? I think I ...

The 67-year-old Slinky is celebrating 350 million sales A private equity firm recently invested in Slinky toys The company that makes Slinkys is based in Michigan It has walked down staircases all ...