The first Slinky, made of 98 coils, stood 2 1/2 inches tall. Retailers were doubtful the thing would sell. But James Spring & Wire Company (later known as James Industries) ...

The Slinky has over 38,000 perfect reviews on Amazon which ... "Do yourself a favor — if you’re buying a kid their first slinky, buy two. They will bend it, warp it, ...

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 ...

At Poof-Slinky, the procedure for making the toy hasn't changed much since the first time it came off the line. They haven’t found a more efficient way to do it in over 60 years.

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 ...