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Stocking stuffer alert: The classic Slinky is under $3 — arrives before Christmas
Truly a gift that'll bring a smile to anyone from 5 to 50.
Remember the Slinky? That classic, endlessly entertaining toy has been twisting and tumbling for nearly 80 years — and it's still bringing smiles to people young and old. Right now, you can snap up everyone’s favorite stair-walking toy for under $3 at Amazon. Use it as a stocking stuffer for a child or give it as a white elephant gift for the big kid in your life — it'll arrive before Christmas!
Call it nostalgia if you like, but some toys — and the fun they provide — are just timeless.
Why is it a good deal?💰
Paying under $3 for anything right now is seriously impressive. But when you clip the on-page coupon the Slinky is at one of the lowest prices it's been all year — and at the perfect time of year. Go ahead and snag a bunch of 'em — to give now and throughout the year.
Why do I need these? 🧐
Let's be real: You don't need a Slinky. But will your life be more fun if you have one? Absolutely. You're looking at a toy that has a nostalgia factor, can do a ton of things and is under $3. It's also the most popular spring and wind-up toy at Amazon right now, for what that's worth.
In case you need a reminder: The Slinky is made of metal with a 2.75-inch diameter, and it's incredibly versatile. You can put one end in each hand and "slink" it back and forth for a quick work break, watch it climb down stairs, stretch it out really far and jiggle it up and down in your hands.
It's also petite enough to toss into a stocking and, again, will definitely be that must-have gift at your white elephant party.
What reviewers say 💬
The Slinky has over 38,000 perfect reviews on Amazon which ... wow.
Pros 👍
"It is one of those classic toys that end up a favorite in each generation's Christmas stocking," shared a fan. "My brothers got one that we played with back in the fifties and sixties. I bought one for my children twenty years later and now this new one will go to my grandchildren. This is just like the original one. It is a good, honest toy that uses the imaginations of children."
"Almost 80 years old and still 'slinking,'" wrote a five-star fan. "What could you possibly say about a toy that has been around for nearly 80 years and is still very popular? Although I got this one to build a squirrel-proof bird feeder, I am enjoying playing with it like I did as a kid."
A fellow fan called the Slinky "iconic," before adding, "Doesn't everybody really want a Slinky toy?" Yes, yes they do.
Cons 👎
Shoppers are all about the nostalgia factor, but there's one big thing you might have forgotten.
"A spring, a spring, a marvelous thing!" shared another savvy shopper. "Do yourself a favor — if you’re buying a kid their first slinky, buy two. They will bend it, warp it, tangle it, wrap it around every object in sight (including the dog). It does not bend back into shape. You can try every 'hack' on the googlenets, but it Will. Not. Happen. You will be relentlessly pestered on the status of the slinky repair to the point that you hop back on Amazon to find the highest-rated noise-cancelling headphones. I promise they are far more expensive than the Slinky. Just buy two."
Another shopper wrote: "Great product just like I always remembered it from my childhood. My only possible criticism is the box. I wish it had the more retro-looking cardboard box."
Designed for kids aged 5 and up, this classic toy can walk down stairs, slink around and serve up hours of fun.
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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