Are Colorforms still sold?
Since its inception, more than a billion Colorforms play sets have been produced and sold….Colorforms.
| Gumby Colorforms | |
|---|---|
| Inventor(s) | Harry and Patricia Kislevitz |
| Availability | 1951–present |
| Materials | Vinyl sheet, glossy paperboard |
| Slogan | It’s more fun to play the Colorforms way |
What year did color forms come out?
1951
Colorforms® were invented by two young art students, Harry and Patricia Kiselevitz in their New Jersey home in 1951. The couple purchased rolls of colorful vinyl plastic to decorate their home, a cheaper option than paint at the time, and noticed that the pieces stuck to one another without any additional adhesive.
What ages are colorforms for?
The Original Classic Colorforms — Fun Retro Re-stickable Vinyl Design Toy Kids Have Loved for 60 Years, for Ages 5+ Learn more about free returns.
Who owns Colorforms?
“It’s a history of popular culture,” said Paul Deion of Hope, R.I., who owns the largest known Colorforms collection. The company also owned other toys, including Shrinky Dinks and the three-dimensional game “Don’t Tip the Waiter.”
How do you make old Colorforms sticky again?
We recommend wiping both your Colorforms pieces and the playboard surface with a damp cloth—sometimes dirt or dust will make the playsets less sticky.
How do you store Colorforms?
Store Colorforms in an envelope or container in a cool, dry place. Colorforms may be colored in with dry erase markers for more colorful fun. Wipe the dry erase marker off when you’re finished using Colorforms.
Where are colorforms made?
Are Colorforms® products made in the USA? At this time, Colorforms products are manufactured overseas in China. However, as the Colorforms business grows we are continuing to explore U.S.A. production as an option for the future.
What are colorforms made out of?
vinyl plastic
Colorforms Stick-Ons® are made of a unique patented vinyl plastic. Colorforms playboards and backgrounds are made of paperboard.
Do Colorforms stick to Windows?
Colorforms are a brand of window clings. Over time they can lose their ability to stick to a window. These vinyl sheets are usually used with a piece of coated plastic as the play surface, but by using static cling, Colorforms can hold on to any clean, dry surface.
How do you straighten window clings?
For especially stubborn window clings, rub the clingy side against a wool or fleece blanket to promote static cling. Also, warm the window very lightly with a hair dryer; clings have a hard time sticking to cold windows.
Are colorforms toxic?
Colorforms® products are made with safe, non-toxic, compliant materials.
How do you make Colorforms?
How to Make Colorforms
- Lay vinyl flat on a clean, dry workspace.
- Cut the 8-1/2- by-11-inch tracing out of the vinyl sheet.
- Choose shapes and pictures from a free online source (see Resources).
- Place your 8-1/2 by 11 vinyl sheet in the printer’s paper feed, and print the shapes you selected online.
- Cut out the shapes.
How many Colorforms sets have been sold since 1951?
More than 1 BILLION Colorforms sets have been sold since 1951! The award-winning kit that started it all. The Retro Original Colorforms Set is just like the set that launched our brand in 1951.
What is the retro original Colorforms set?
The Retro Original Colorforms Set is just like the set that launched our brand in 1951. In the set is 350 brightly-colored geometric stick-ons in 5 different colors with a reversible 2-sided play board. It all comes in an elegant spiral bound book, with a presentation case that features the history of Colorforms.
What comes in the box with the Colorforms set?
Everything fits neatly in the sleek oversized box, featuring the original logo and Colorforms story on the back. SET INCLUDES – Sturdy 5-page spiral-bound booklet, 350 colored pieces, detailed design guide, 12” x 14” play board, and heavy-duty storage box.
How long have Colorforms toys been around?
Classic Colorforms Play For Over 70 Years! Colorforms is one of the oldest and most respected names in the U.S. toy industry. It began in 1951 when two art students, Harry and Patricia Kislevitz, were experimenting with a new medium — a flexible vinyl material.