953 nut 62,312 #1 Posted August 30 Slinky Day is observed on August 30 every year. It is a day set aside to honor a Toy Hall of Fame Superstar that appeared by chance but captured the imagination of children all around the country. Richard James, an American naval engineer, designed the Slinky toy in 1943 in Philadelphia, and it has been around for more than six decades. In the toy market, it was an instant hit, selling out in a matter of hours. Slinky Day honors the Slinky by allowing children to enjoy Slinky stunts, race with Slinkies, or simply untangle Slinkies as they knot, twist, and spiral! 2 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 10,125 #2 Posted August 30 Not at that price anymore! And they get ruined if you (or your older sister) step on it.... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 43,153 #3 Posted August 30 Yep, we used to race them down the cellar steps. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 12,551 #4 Posted August 30 I have one on the pole that holds up the bird feeders, keeps the squirrels off. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 8,172 #5 Posted August 30 (edited) Yup. Had one as a kid. The sound of one going down a wooden set of stairs is burned into my memory. Still got one hanging around some where - ran into it not too long ago. When I saw it, that soundtrack started playing in my mind. Edited August 31 by 8ntruck 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne0 1,363 #6 Posted August 30 I don't think I know anyone who DIDN'T have one! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
