Etch A Sketch History
The Etch A Sketch toy was invented in France in the late 1950s by André Cassagnes. He called it “L’Ecran Magique”, the
In 1998, it was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame at The Strong, in Rochester, New York. And in 2003, the Toy Industry Association added Etch A Sketch to its Century of Toys List. This is a roll call commemorating the 100 most memorable and most creative toys of the 20th century. Etch A Sketch has sold more than 175 million units worldwide since it first hit stores in 1960.
Spin Master achieves a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title
Etch A SketchToday, the popularity of Etch A Sketch continues. The Ohio Art Company, recently sold the rights to the classic toy to Toronto-based Spin Master Corp. In July of 2016, 440 Spin Master employees around the world set a brand new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for Most People Drawing on an Etch A Sketch Globally at the Same Time.
Pocket Etch-A-Sketch
Isn’t it amazing how despite the vast advances in technology today that some toys have stood the test of time.
There is a reason this toy has stood the test of time. Its fun and will keep the kids both old and young entertained. Pick up one for their stocking today.
Website: spinmaster.com
Don’t you just love toys that span generations? What toys do you remember most fondly from your childhood? Have any of them stood the test of time with your own children?
etch-a-sketch is awesome, I loved playing with mine when I was younger, and I would love to get my granddaughter one to enjoy,