Play-Doh Basic Fun Factory Shape-Making Machine with 2 Non-Toxic Colours & Sparkle Compound Collection

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More than two billion cans of Play-Doh were sold between 1955 and 2005, [1] and, in 2005, Play-Doh was being sold in 75 countries at 95 million cans a year. [1] In the United States, more than 6,000 stores carry Play-Doh. [13] Play-Doh is a modeling compound for young children to make arts and crafts projects. The product was first manufactured in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, as a wallpaper cleaner in the 1930s. [1] Play-Doh was then reworked and marketed to Cincinnati schools in the mid-1950s. Play-Doh was demonstrated at an educational convention in 1956 and prominent department stores opened retail accounts. [2] Taking a small amount of Play-Doh and turning it into a finished product exercises the small muscles in the hand. This will be invaluable when it comes to learning how to write. a b "Rainbow Crafts Company, Inc". Ohio History Central. July 28, 2006. Archived from the original on January 12, 2015 . Retrieved October 30, 2008.

There was never a contract but the deal ran for years,” Bensch says. “Captain Kangaroo was a big cheerleader for the product.” In 2003, the Toy Industry Association placed Play-Doh into its "Century of Toys List", a roll call of the 100 most memorable and most creative toys of the twentieth century. Play-Doh's current manufacturer, Hasbro, says the compound is primarily a mixture of water, salt, and flour, [2] while its 2004 United States patent indicates it is composed of water, a starch-based binder, a retrogradation inhibitor, salt, lubricant, surfactant, preservative, hardener, humectant, fragrance, and color. [11] The product line branched out in 1960 with the introduction of the Play-Doh Fun Factory, a toy press that allowed the compound to be pumped out in different shapes. Other line extensions included Animal Ark, Make a Meal Sub Shop and Dr. Drill & Fill, though none had the lasting ability of the Fun Factory, which is still sold today.

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a b c d e f g h i j k l Walsh, Tim (2005). "Play-doh". Timeless Toys: Classic Toys and the Playmakers Who Created Them. Kansas City: Andrews McMeel Publishing. pp.115–120. ISBN 978-0-7407-5571-2. Archived from the original on 2023-07-31 . Retrieved 2016-02-19. The 50 Year History of Play-Doh". 2006. Archived from the original on May 15, 2006 . Retrieved February 19, 2009. a b c Wilson, Tracy V. (19 July 2000). "How Play-Doh Modeling Compound Works". How Stuff Works. Archived from the original on 19 June 2017 . Retrieved February 19, 2009. Play-Doh was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame at The Strong in Rochester, New York, in 1998. a b c Sobey, Edwin J.C.; Woody Sobey (2008). The Way Toys Work: The Science Behind the Magic 8 Ball, Etch A Sketch, Boomerang, and More. Chicago Review Press. p.96. ISBN 978-1-55652-745-6. Archived from the original on 2023-07-31 . Retrieved 2016-02-19.

Sales soared in 1958 when Play-Doh was featured in televised ads on “ Captain Kangaroo,” “ Ding Dong School” and “ Romper Room.” Bob Keeshan, who portrayed the Captain, would talk about the product twice a week on his show, earning 2 percent of sales.

The handwriting was on the wallpaper for Kutol. Founded in 1912 in Cincinnati, the company’s primary product—a soft, pliable compound used for wiping soot from wallpaper—was no longer in demand and the firm’s future looked bleak. Fortunately, the sister-in-law of one of its principals had an idea: let kids play with it. It does more than just provide your child with some fun. Manipulating Play-Doh works coordination skills and helps your child develop fine-motor control. Whatever Happened to Play-Doh Pete?". Archived from the original on 2020-09-27 . Retrieved 2020-11-01.

To preserve its proprietary pungency, Hasbro filed for trademark protection in 2017, claiming the product had “a unique scent formed through the combination of a sweet, slightly musky, vanilla-like fragrance, with slight overtones of cherry, and the natural smell of a salted, wheat-based dough.” The company received the trademark on May 18, 2018.Play-Doh Kitchen Creations are designed to encourage kids to explore their creative side in the kitchen, making playtime more interactive and fun! Not only that, but they also help them develop important skills like hand-eye coordination, fine motor, and problem-solving skills. From the Magical Mixer Playset to the Pizza Oven Set, if your child is a budding chef or just loves to play with Play-Doh, these toys are sure to provide hours of enjoyment! Play Doh Character Playsets Respers France, Lisa (31 December 2014). "Play-Doh will exchange phallic-shaped toy". CNN.com. Archived from the original on 3 January 2015 . Retrieved January 3, 2015.