.25 cents exactly
1945
In the 1940s, a Slinky typically sold for about 98 cents. This price made it an affordable toy for many families during that era. The Slinky was introduced in 1945 and quickly gained popularity, contributing to its wide availability at a modest price. Over the years, prices have varied with inflation and changes in production, but its initial cost was accessible for most consumers at the time.
Richard James and Betty James invented the slinky in 1945. http://inventors.about.com/od/sstartinventions/a/slinky.htm
According to Wikipedia, the slinky was first introduced in the US by Richard James between 1943 - 1945, when it first became a "hit". See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slinky#Creation
It was invented by Richard James, in year 1943
Silly putty was created by accident in 1945, and the slinky was invented in 1943; silly putty wouldn't be played with until after 1943 though.
The slinky was invented by Richard James in 1945 when he accidentally knocked over a coiled spring and saw how it "walked" down some books. Recognizing its potential as a toy, he and his wife Betty developed the idea further and introduced the slinky to the market.
Richard James invented the slinky in 1943. The idea for the slinky came about when he accidentally knocked over a spring and noticed how it moved in a slinking manner. He later developed it into the popular toy we know today.
a slinky a slinky fun for everyone a slinky a slinky
In 1962, a Slinky toy typically cost around $1.00. The Slinky, which was invented in the early 1940s, gained significant popularity in the 1960s, leading to its widespread availability and affordability. Adjusted for inflation, that price would be equivalent to about $8-$9 today.
The Slinky toy was invented in 1943 by Richard James, a naval engineer. It was introduced to the public in 1945 at Gimbels department store in Philadelphia. The toy quickly gained popularity and became an iconic product in the years that followed.
I think that the Slinky original is the best. It's bigger than the Slinky Jr. and will most likely go faster! BTW, I LOVE Slinky! Chow, ;)