Slinky Dog from “Toy Story” is based on an original toy from Slinky that was released in 1952. It was redesigned in 1995 following the release of the first “Toy Story” movie.

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.

Slinky Dog from “Toy Story” is based on an original toy from Slinky that was released in 1952. It was redesigned in 1995 following the release of the first “Toy Story” movie.

Slinky Dog from “Toy Story” is based on an original toy from Slinky that was released in 1952. It was redesigned in 1995 following the release of the first “Toy Story” movie.

HARRISBURG — A resolution introduced by state Reps. Jim Gregory, R-Hollidaysburg, and Perry Warren, D-Bucks, passed the House on Monday to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Slinky toy in 2020.

So are the Erector Set, LEGO blocks, the baby doll, the Slinky, Tinkertoys, the Radio Flyer wagon and the Easy-Bake Oven. There are 49 toys in the hall of fame.

Remember the Slinky, that fun metal toy you can do just about anything with? It's still around, and it's currently under $3 at Amazon. You can snap one up for a stocking stuffer or white elephant ...