Did you know Play-Doh, the classic toy beloved (and tasted – yuck!) by kids everywhere originally came in only one color – white – because it was originally patented as a wallpaper cleaning material by an inventor named Noah McVicker. It wasn’t a huge success – until McVicker realized that the pliable, non-toxic putty would make a perfect modeling clay for kids. He experimented with schools in the local Cincinnati area, shipping out cases of his “wallpaper cleaner” to a few classrooms to try. The material was an instant fun hit, and McVicker quickly switched gears and began a toy company dubbed “Rainbow Crafts.” The squishy stuff was officially named “Play-Doh,” and McVicker began introducing colors to appeal to kids. To date, over two billion cans of the stuff have been sold, not to mention the countless grade school masterpieces it was used to create. What’s your most memorable Play-Doh creation?
