They both could be considered desk toys but the jacks would be the best. You would have more control over the jacks than the slinky.Slinky would do better for stairs or floors to play with.
Go to Target and look in the toys aisle. There is a bunch of retro toys, like jack in the boxes, and SLINKYS. Its only $3.00!
Online stores where one can purchase desk toys include Fat Brain Toys, Kleargear, MoMA store, Office Playground, UncommonGoods and ThinkGeek. Examples of desk toys available online are perpetual motion toys, zen gardens and sand pictures.
You can purchase Slinkys at various retailers, including toy stores, department stores, and online platforms such as Amazon, Walmart, and Target. They are often found in the toy aisle or section dedicated to classic toys. Additionally, specialty stores and gift shops may also carry them.
The original Slinky was invented by Richard James in the early 1940s and is manufactured by the James Industries company in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. The factory continues to produce Slinkys and other related toys, maintaining the classic design that has made the Slinky a beloved toy for generations.
If they have toys on there desk?
The plural of "Jack in the box" is "Jacks in the box." When referring to multiple toys or items, "Jacks" is used to denote the plural form, while "in the box" remains unchanged.
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"There are tons of desk toys on the market. Some of them include clever twists on items you use everyday. For example, a pen that opens like a switch blade, hole punches that cut out in the shape of a heart or a usb port in the shape of a human. Then there are the novelty toys that have no purpose other than your amusement. They include perpetual motion figures, stress balls and fidget toys."
You may be able to find the leapfrog phonics desk at Toys R Us depending on the location and the country. Right now it is not listed on the US website but each store does carry product that is not listing online.
Mini plastic slinkys and small plush toys leap to mind. K-Mart, drugstores such as Rite-Aid and Walmart are all great places to purchase small toys - usually in quantities of six. Whatever you decide on, always keep safety in mind and pay close attention to the warnings and age recommendations on the packaging.
I dont know if this is right but there was some called of putty called you'll never guess it Silly PUTTY and slinkys were also very popular but thats all I can remember hoped this helped - Shadow 998