$3.59 when purchased online
Target Online store #3991
About this item
Highlights
- There’s only one Original Slinky brand!
- Includes one classic metal Slinky.
- 2.75-inches in diameter.
- Stretches, wiggles, walks, and jiggles.
- Ideal for presents, party favors, Easter baskets, grab bags, prizes and stocking stuffers!
- Ages 5+
Description
There’s only one Original Slinky Brand! Celebrate 75 years of wiggly-jiggly fun with Slinky! Generations of children and adults have loved playing with Slinky. This classic metal spring toy walks downstairs, alone or in pairs, and makes a slink-ity sound. First invented by mechanical engineer Richard James in 1943 during an experiment with tension coils. James accidentally dropped a spring on the floor and watched as it began to “walk.” Two years later, he introduced his walking spring toy in Gimbels Department Store during Christmas, and the Slinky immediately sold out. Since its debut, over 300 million Slinkys have been sold worldwide. In 2000, this classic toy was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame. Made 75 years ago, Slinky continues to be a favorite toy of children and adults all over the world. Slinky is fun for a girl or a boy and makes an ideal gift, stocking stuffer, prize, or present. Everyone loves a Slinky! Ages 5+
Dimensions (Overall): 3.0 Inches (H) x 2.5 Inches (W) x 2.5 Inches (D)
Suggested Age: 5 Years and Up
Features: Folds for Storage
Educational Focus: Creative Thinking, Gross Motor Skills
Material: Metal
Battery: No Battery Used
TCIN: 14778533
UPC: 886144031014
Item Number (DPCI): 087-00-0275
Origin: Made in the USA
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 3.1496 inches length x 3.0709 inches width x 2.4409 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.441 pounds
This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: United States Minor Outlying Islands, American Samoa (see also separate entry under AS), Northern Mariana Islands, APO/FPO, Guam (see also separate entry under GU), Virgin Islands, U.S.
Return details
This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
See the return policy for complete information.
Q: what if the slinky extended and didn't come together like one piece of the slinky didn't come together properly.
submitted by Help my slinky broke - 2 years ago
A: It means you damaged it and will have to adjust how you can play with it.
submitted byFreeTruth - 2 years agoA: Hi! Thank you for reaching out! Please contact our Customer Service department directly at 1-800-317-3245 or CustomerService@justplayproducts.com for assistance. We would be happy to help resolve your issue!
submitted byJust Play - 6 months agoBrand expert
Q: What kind of metal is this made of?
submitted by Bad - 11 months ago
A: Hello thank you for reaching out. The Original Slinky Walking Spring Toy is made of galvanized coated 1018 steel.
submitted byJust Play - 11 months agoBrand expert
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length of play: 3.45 out of 5
quality: 3.95 out of 5
value: 3.94 out of 5
57% would recommend
124 recommendations
Nothing to dislike about this Slinky
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Habersham - 27 days ago, Verified purchaser
It’s easy to review a Slinky. This Slinky was quality and the grandkids enjoyed playing with it very much.
Exactly how I remember
5 out of 5 stars
Lori - 1 month ago, Verified purchaser
It's the slinky we know and love! Forgot to tell my kids not to twist it or pull it too far apart, and now it's bent. Oh well, it was fun while it lasted!
Would not buy again
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
CO Mama - 1 month ago, Verified purchaser
This slinky does not work well and tangles very easily.
Hours of fun
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Gka - 1 month ago, Verified purchaser
This is amazing , hours of fun for my little ones . It’s very sturdy and very strong .
Junk
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
BLewis - 1 month ago, Verified purchaser
This cannot be a legit Slinky. The ends aren't sealed, which means there's no way to fix this thing if it gets warped--which is one of the only reasons to get a metal one in the first place. My son played with it about five times before a few of the rings warped. Tried to fix it (add I've done for years with the one we got my daughter) and it only made it worse since there wasn't anything maintaining the rings shape/tension.
Cool!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Momof3WV - 1 month ago, Verified purchaser
Super cool! It was an awesome stocking stuffer!
As frustrating as you remember
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Beaver man - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
5 seconds I kid you not out of the box. Ruined.
1 reply from Just Play team - 30 days ago
Hi! Thank you for reaching out. If assistance is needed, please contact our Customer Service department directly at 1-800-317-3245 or CustomerService@justplayproducts.com for assistance.
Metal smell on kids hands
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
KeepAsking22 - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
Smells of metal, leaves hands smelling like Metal, just not good. Bought for Christmas and returned. Yes the plastic ones humble, but this was bad
1 reply from Just Play team - 30 days ago
Hi and thank you for reaching out regarding the Slinky Spring Toy. Please contact our Customer Service department directly at 1-800-317-3245 or CustomerService@justplayproducts.com for assistance. We would be happy to help resolve your issue!
Classic toy
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
mke3977 - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
Classic toy! Every kid needs a metal slinky. We are using these as stocking stuffers this year. Packaging is flimsy though when shipped. Both boxes were damaged during delivery but target quickly resolved the issue.
A toy that never loses its time
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
deisi - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
Very retro, was watching Ace Ventura & suddenly needed a slinky! loved it
1 reply from Just Play team - 2 months ago
Hi Deisi! Thank you for sharing your experience with the Original Slinky Walking Spring Toy. We always appreciate customer feedback!
Disappointed in quality. Easy to bend out of shape.
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
ABoxInABox - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
Disappointed in quality. Easy to bend out of shape.
1 reply from Just Play team - 4 months ago
Hi! We’re sorry to hear about your experience with the Original Slinky Walking Spring Toy. We always appreciate customer feedback.
So many questions
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
MG - 5 months ago
Why are all toys so terrible now? Like why even make a product that doesn’t work; why pay to package and sell it when it’s so cheaply made that it physically cannot work? This slinky does not work
1 reply from Just Play team - 4 months ago
Hi MG! We’re sorry to hear about your experience with the Original Slinky Walking Spring Toy. We always appreciate customer feedback. If you have any questions, please contact our Customer Service department directly at 1-800-317-3245 or CustomerService@justplayproducts.com.
Bad little weak metal trash
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Minifigure Display Shelf - 5 months ago
My eight year old was upset after realizing it’s to small and lightweight to actually go down stairs. Just a gimmicky cheep shadow of what a real slinky once was. Be warned this weak metal want’a be slinky SUCKS! It will seriously last only a few hours of play before it kinks out of shape and is permanently damaged leaving you kid upset.
1 reply from Just Play team - 5 months ago
Hi! We’re sorry to hear about your experience with the Original Slinky Walking Spring Toy. We always appreciate customer feedback.
Just like I remember
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
BBO32424 - 5 months ago, Verified purchaser
Just like an old fashion slinky. Boys loved it. My 3 year old twisted his in less than 10 minutes though.
1 reply from Just Play team - 4 months ago
Hi! Thank you for sharing your experience with the Original Slinky Walking Spring Toy. We always appreciate customer feedback.
Not like it used to be
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Marshmallow - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
Does not slink down the stairs like original
Old time fun
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
SE1st - 10 months ago, Verified purchaser
Still an old time classic! Even with my 11 year old! It did tangle quickly but still fun to play with.
Fun toy for kids ages 5-10
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Grace Christianson - 10 months ago
Fun kids ages 5, 8, and 10 for day. Worth price.
Well-made, excellent quality
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
alicia - 10 months ago, Verified purchaser
Well-made, sturdy, just like the original. And with some practice, it really does go down the stairs, both carpeted and not. My daughter has been playing with it every day since Easter. She brings it everywhere. She and her friends love it.
Squirrel buster
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
kelphic - 10 months ago, Verified purchaser
Used one slinky to keep squirrels off my bird feeder!
Good Quality
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Bentley16 - 11 months ago, Verified purchaser
Regular slinky. Just as described.