Retro Toys~ The Slinky
July 15, 2009 by Linette Gerlach
Filed under Nostalgia Toys
I still remember sending the slinky down our stairway, over and over, when I was a kid, and I still remember the corny slinky commercials. I had to look up one on Youtube to share. There were several there. This one has the Slinky song I remember from my childhood. The cute little ditty about how the Slinky walks down stairs, alone or in pairs.
A Slinky is such a simple concept, but it’s still a popular toy today. My son has had several of his own. Most have gotten tangled and not lasted long, but he’s had fun with them while they lasted.
Today’s Slinky comes in a variety of colors, and most are made from a hard plastic, instead of metal. It’s still the same toy that walks down stairs. Even with all the newer, more complicated toys out there, children still get a kick out of this inexpensive little coil of fun.
Image via Photoxpress.com
We need a shop near Old Street to get some fun 80’s prizes for work party. Any ideas for retro store we can go to in Angel or Camden? thanks