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Collectors Edition Slinky has been reviewed 65 times with an average rating of 4.60
My rating of Collectors Edition Slinky Posted 9/8/2008 by Carol J Beno
My grandsons love the slinkys. The only thing, which has always been the case, is that they kink very easily.
Collectors Edition Slinky Posted 5/27/2008
Better than the other plastic or shorter metal Slinkys. Even works down the stairs! My daughter loves it.
Excellent Quality Posted 1/3/2008 by Kmsmo
This version of the slinky is much better quality than the typical type found in toy stores. It is worth spending the extra money.
My rating of Collectors Edition Slinky Posted 3/6/2008 by Monica Kane
I ordered 3 of them for each of my children. The construction of the product is top notch. I would highly recommend purchasing this product.
Review for Collectors Edition Slinky Posted 12/26/2010 by Angela
I got this for my daughter, who is 11yrs old, for Christmas and she was so excited to see that it was metal! She loves to see it go down the steps! She is very happy with it. Her younger sisters love it too.
Collectors Edition Slinky Posted 12/27/2009 by S. Goodwin
A "classic American" toy ordered for my young girls (4 and 9). How can you go wrong with a Slinky right? Upon receiving the Slinkys (or is it Slinkies?) I found several surprises. First the good: Made in the USA. I love this attribute. Even better -manufactured in Plymouth Michigan, where I was born and raised. Nice sturdy box too. Next, the not-so-good: The product description says "classic black color." What it doesn't say is that the black color is not paint. Black is the color of bare, spring steel, which would be fine except that bare steel will rust. How do you keep steel from rusting? Coat it with oil. The major downside to this product is that it is covered with some kind of oil that would undoubtedly rub off on hands, clothes, furniture and carpet. They also smell like oil. Using a paper towel, it seems most of the oil and brownish grime can be removed, but this is kind of tedious as you can imagine. My other disappointment was that one of the two Slinkies arrived with what appears to be a manufacturing defect. The loose end of each spring is supposed to be crimped to the next-to-last ring with a small steel band. On one I received, this steel band was in place, but the end of the spring was not tucked inside it. The crimp is tight, which makes me think the end didn't just fall out, it never made it into the crimping machine. All-in-all, the girls are having fun with them, which is the most important thing. I'm confident the manufacturer will get the feedback they need and will make this an even better product soon.
Slinky Posted 2/16/2006 by Ms. Lowe
I was really looking forward to the arrival of the Slinky we ordered because I had had one as a child and remembered the delight I experienced when playing with it back then. However, this slinky, rather than being made of a heavy round metal ring, seems to have an element of plastic in it and rather than being round, the rings are flattened. The result is that within hours of receiving it, the slinky got entangled and as we tried to unravel it, it got bent out of shape. The fact that it is so light weight also contributed to difficulties in making it go down steps easily. It sort of just slid around. In conclusion, it was a great disappointment and I believe, a waste of money. Rather than a gift certificate I would wish my money back, because I think it was sort of false advertisement to call it a "Collectors Edition": it was nothing like the original.
Just like I remember! Posted 6/25/2012 by K Taylor - RELATIVE
Finally, a real metal slinky with weight to carry it down the stairs. My kids are older but it is still entertaining. So glad I found this!
Slinky toy Posted 5/8/2012
It looks like a sticker was pulled off of the bottom of the box. Since I collect these, having a part torn was a disappointment.
Great Toy Posted 3/7/2012 by TODD BRATTON - OTHER
It's the coolest retro toy that I can remember as a child.
oldie but goodie Posted 12/26/2011 by Kristin Lizotte - RELATIVE
This brought me back to my childhood. It's amazing how such a simple toy can provide so much entertainment. My kids love the slinky!
A rating of Collectors Edition Slinky Posted 12/18/2011 by Kim Risner - OTHER
I purchased all of my Fat Brain toys for children of families I sponsored at Christmas thru a local organization known as Angel Baskets, so I don't know the children who received them. But I was impressed w/ the quality of the packaging and the timing of delivery AND MOST IMPORTANTLY THE TOYS WERE MADE IN THE USA
A rating of Collectors Edition Slinky Posted 12/4/2011 by Julia Popova
Metal spring from my childhood.
Slinky Posted 11/18/2011 by Greg Hidde
Exactly what I expected
Slinky Posted 9/30/2011 by Julie DeVries
I purchased this as a gift for my daughter and haven't given it to her, yet, so I can't comment on its use. However, I wanted to tell you that I was very disappointed that the slinky was covered in machine oil and I had to thoroughly clean it. It took a lot of time to wipe off the entire coil, twice, to get it to a level where it doesn't get your hands filthy just from holding it.
I would have bought 4 more but you ran out. Posted 12/28/2010 by CHARLENE T EDMUNDSON
calms the nerves. Well made. Brings back childhood memories.
Cool site, good recommendation:) Happy boy! Posted 12/27/2010 by Dimitre T
Perfect classic toy; more ideas like this should be available in today's all electronics world...
Bee mama Posted 9/17/2010 by Lin Li
It is very good quality and has endless fun to play with, my son loves it so much! even my husband and i like to play it a lot. There is however a minor thing bothers us; it had some kind of oil and it smells and got all over our hands.
My rating of Collectors Edition Slinky Posted 9/10/2010 by MARIE C SPOMER
LOVE IT. WE CAN DO IT ON OUR STEPS AND THAT IS A GREAT FEATURE.
quality toy Posted 9/7/2010 by holly bolduc
My daughters love playing with the slinky, its a great quality material that does not get tangled up like others.
Classic Slinkey Posted 6/18/2010 by DAVID PIKE
Great Slinkey for collectors. You don't see these everywhere, and it's a great gift for the Slinkey fanatic who has many others.
collectors edition slinky Posted 2/24/2010 by Paula Wildgrube - EDUCATOR
Reviewing a slinky is like reviewing a hoola hoop, it doesn't need to do much to perform at its highest level. Nevertheless, here goes: The box that the collection edition slinky came housed in was awesome. The nostalgic aura was beaming most excellently. The slinky itself was black and beautiful, a majestic sight to behold. The slinky, while slightly stiff, performed just as one would expect a slinky to perform and has already paid for itself through the enjoyment of my 11 year old son ( who just lost his best friend (dog named Sirius) as well as through the enjoyment that I have received by watching my son play with the collection edition slinky. All in all, I am 100% happy with my investment in this fantabulous toy.
Slinky Posted 2/2/2010 by Jon Pietras - GRANDPARENT
Always a crown pleaser and provides many hours of fun and creativity on the childs part. Encourages interactivity on the part of the user with the other children.
Great Posted 1/4/2010 by Sheri Grove
This was one of my favorite toys as a child, and now both of our children have the pleasure of playing with this sturdy version for years.
a classic Posted 12/29/2009 by Kate Sheridan
Fun for kids of all ages (even adults). The big one (classic) is so much more fun than the little ones!!!
Review of Collectors Edition Slinky Posted 12/10/2009 by Larry Kletter
I bought several slinky's as gifts. They bring back wonderful memories from when I was a child.
Information about Collectors Edition Slinky Posted 12/2/2009 by Betsy Hansen - GRANDPARENT
My grandson has been wanting a Slinky for a long time. Now that he has stairs for the first time, I purchased the Slinky as a stocking stuffer. I have had plastic Slinkys for use at school so was pleased to see the metal ones. They work much better!
Hours of Fun! Posted 11/4/2009 by Shannon Higgins - EDUCATOR
This vintage-looking metal slinky is wonderful! The quality is so much better than the commonly found plastic slinky, and will last much longer as well. It is definitely a toy that continues to entertain and please children, and will do so for many years to come. As an added bonus, no annoying talking or singing, and no batteries required!
Old Fashioned Slinky Rules! Posted 12/27/2007 by Jolynn Luttrell
The old fashioned metal slinky is vastly superior to the newer plastic ones. There are many physical phenomenon that can only be observed with the metal version. Our kids love it.
Product review of Collectors Edition Slinky Posted 12/27/2007
My boys love it! Someone suggested I buy the plastic version because it was cheaper, but I am glad I stuck with this one. It is well made and inexpensive. And like I said, my guys love it!
Slinkys Are So Much Fun! Posted 12/21/2007 by Deb Kelly - RELATIVE
We used the Slinkys to help keep little ones entertained while they waited their turn for wedding pictures. The price allowed us to buy enough for every ring bearer, flower girl and candle lighter. In spite of being a "quiet" toy, (the foyer of the church was perfect), the kids had a blast playing with them!
Super Slinky Posted 12/11/2007 by Ben Overstreet
My son loves Slinkys! This one is great. I love the unique black color and of course it does all the tricks I remember from when I had one as a child. I would recommend this to all Slinky lovers everywhere!
Everyone Loves Slinky Posted 11/27/2007 by Dawn Kelsey - HOMESCHOOL
My 5 year old loves this toy. He will play with it at least three times a week.
A rating of Collectors Edition Slinky Posted 11/27/2007 by Maria Schiffer
My two sons, 4 years and 6 1/2 years, both love Slinkys. Also, I highly recommend purchasing the original Slinky. The plastic or even metal imitations aren't worth it even if they were free. They always tangle, don't work on stairs, and basically, cause a lot of frustration.
My rating of Collectors Edition Slinky Posted 6/10/2007 by Diana Caracozza
My grandsons just love their Slinkys and they are just like the toys of older days.
Great Office Toy! Posted 4/2/2007 - CO-WORKER
I have the Slinky by my desk at work and use it as a stress reliever. My colleague uses it as a decoration! A lot of us have them and we all love it. As an engineer, my favorite trick is to demonstrate wave propagation and reflection using the Slinky. This is a very cool looking, simple but smart toy.
Slinky Posted 1/31/2007 by Ayse Asatekin
It's a nice toy, and looks nice as well. I like the black colour a lot, which is hard to find elsewhere.
2 Slinkies Posted 1/27/2007 by Al Nelson
My stepson recieved a Slinky for a gift, and it was soon pulled apart by the other kids and was non-functional. (There was no slink left in the slinky.) I set out to find another one just like it...He has since enjoyed playing with the new one, now that he knows how to use it.
Review for Collectors Edition Slinky Posted 11/1/2006 by LaVon M. Colwell - GRANDPARENT
We were finding that the current plastic slinky toys were rather easily bent and not like the ones we remembered from years age. We are pleased to have the original metal version. We are sure they will stand up well and give our grandchildren many hours of fun.
Slinky, Slinky, Slinky Posted 9/13/2006 by Susan Buell - OTHER
Still amazing after all these years! Using Slinkys in as a fun game at booth for various conferences. Huge hit - everyone loves a Slinky!
Truly a Classic! Posted 2/21/2006 by Barry Hayes
If I had to choose a true classic in childrens toys I would have to say it's "Slinky". It's a combination of the sound of it (that "schikkk, schikkkk...), the fact that it's very simple and lo-tech (batteries NOT required!)........AND It can walk down stairs! How cool is that!?! I remember just enjoying the feel of holding one end in each hand and see-sawing my hands up and down. So, when I pulled this "Collector's Edition" Slinky (love the matte black color of this one, not the silver that I remembered) out of the box I had to see-saw it just a couple times.....MMMMMMMmmmmmm, just like old times. Slinkies still have the fatal flaw of being able to tangle and stretch out but hey, any toy can be broken. Still it's as much fun now as ever. Love it.
Review of Collectors Edition Slinky Posted 2/2/2006 by Amanda Posto - FRIEND
I ordered two as gifts for friends and so I had to check it out before sending it to them; I actually included the 1945 patent for the original slinky along with it. It's great and I think you should continue to sell it! I'm thinking of buying one for myself.
My rating of Collectors Edition Slinky Posted 1/16/2006 by ANN KLAUBER
Just as I remembered it!
Collector Edition Slinky Posted 1/4/2006
Just like the one I had when I was a kid. Much better than the plastic ones which were being marketed a few years ago. My son loves it!
Review for Collectors Edition Slinky Posted 12/28/2005 by Joanne Leitz
I ordered 2 Slinkys and both of them arrived in perfect condition, including their individual cardboard boxes. Kids enjoyed the gifts as much as I did when I was a kid! Great throwback item and the 'black metal' Slinky is superior to what i normally see in stores.
Review for Collectors Edition Slinky Posted 12/23/2005 by Amy Radell
Very fun item that cannot be found other places. High quality, nice box too!
Slinky Posted 11/3/2005 by Philip
The slinky arrived in excellent non-damaged condition. It will be a Christmas gift for my son, but of course I had to play with it a few minutes after he went to bed. I'm sure he will develop the same fond memories that I have as a child playing with the ingenoius toy.
My rating of Collectors Edition Slinky Posted 12/29/2007 by Charles A. Harrington
Quality material. My 9 year old loved it!
My rating of Collectors Edition Slinky Posted 10/13/2012 by David Yetman
I am using this for an unusual application ! It will be an antenna for my Kenwood R-2000 communications receiver. Because of age and physical limitations I can not climb on the roof or put antenna's up in trees, like I did years ago. An amateur radio operator, a friend of mine, suggested I build an indoor antenna using a Slinky.
Slinky Posted 10/8/2012 by Brenda
Good quality, just as good as the slinky I played with as a young girl! Glad to see they are still making this toy.
Slinkys for everyone!!! Posted 9/3/2012 by Thomas Grosvenor - RELATIVE
Got it to calm myself. My hands and fingers don't do anything I ask of them anymore...so really get frustrated as heck! At least I can still hold and operate a slinky! Thank you, God !
Total Satisfaction
Posted 11/30/2012 by Betty Kolinsky
This item was a gift for our employees children holiday card contest. Reports back are positive. That's great because we like to please the children.
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