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.