The name “Wham-O” was
inspired by the sound of the slingshot’s shot hitting the target
. The powerful slingshot was adopted by clubs for competitive target shooting and small game hunting. When they outgrew the garage, Knerr and Melin rented a building on S.
How did Wham-O get its name?
The name “Wham-O” was
inspired by the sound of the slingshot’s shot hitting the target
. The powerful slingshot was adopted by clubs for competitive target shooting and small game hunting. When they outgrew the garage, Knerr and Melin rented a building on S.
Who was Arthur Spud Melin?
— Arthur “Spud” Melin,
co-founder of the toy company
that introduced the world to the Frisbee, Hula Hoop and other faddish gems of American pop culture, has died. He was 77 and had Alzheimer’s disease. Melin, who started toy giant Wham-O in 1948 with his boyhood friend Richard Knerr, died Friday.
What did the Wham-O Corporation first produce in 1958?
Company History:
Wham-O, Inc. is a leading American toy manufacturer with several well-known classic products. Wham-O brought out the Frisbee flying disc in 1957, and in 1958 introduced
the Hula Hoop
, which became one of the world’s most popular toys.
Who created the first Frisbee?
Students from nearby universities would throw the empty pie tins to each other, yelling “Frisbie!” as they let go. In 1948,
Walter Frederick Morrison and his partner Warren Franscioni
invented a plastic version of the disc called the “Flying Saucer” that could fly further and more accurately than the tin pie plates.
When did Wham-O go out of business?
*
1982
: Knerr and Melin retire, selling Wham-O to Kransco of San Francisco for $12 million. * 1994: Mattel buys Kransco and closes Wham-O’s San Gabriel warehouse. * 1997: Mattel sells its Wham-O products to a new Wham-O Inc., based in San Francisco.
Are Wham-O Boogie Boards good?
The Boogie Board 41.5′′ offers
some great performance and durability
compared to other boards in its price range. Featuring an XPE top deck, Phuzion® Core and Crescent Tail, this board is an excellent choice for weekend Beachgoers and riders on a budget.
What was the Frisbee originally called?
The flying disc was Morrison’s invention, first sold by the Wham-O toy company on this day, Jan. 23, in 1957 — as the “
Pluto Platter
.” Wham-O changed the name the following year as a misspelled homage to the popular New England pastime of tossing around pie tins from Connecticut’s Frisbie Pie Company.
Does Wham-O still make hula hoops?
Hula Hoop®
Ever since July 1958, the Hula-Hoop has been a mainstay of American toys with over 25 million hoops sold in 4 months. Today,
Wham-O has expanded this further
with accessories such as the Jump Rope and Flexi-Skip. Check out the full range from Wham-O today.
Is Wham-O a public company?
1982: The founders sell the company to Kransco. 1994: Kransco sells Wham-O to Mattel. 1997: Wham-O relaunches as a
private, independent firm
.
What is Microdium?
Wham-O called the contents of their Magic Window “microdium crystals.” Microdium is
a genus of fossil crab
, (or, at least, Family Cancridae).
How much did the first Frisbee cost?
Frisbees cost from
$6 to $18
, depending on the model. Disc sport and recreation crosses genders, races and economic levels.
What Frisbee do pros use?
There is no one brand dominating the bags of the top ten pros.
Innova discs
stands out because they sponsor three out of the ten. Some choices pop-up in a few different places like Innova Discs’ Aviar, but the players may have different variations of the disc or use them for different scenarios.
What came before the Frisbee?
Before there was an official Frisbee, people would spend their days
tossing pie tins, cookie lids, or cake pans to one another
. William R. Frisbie gave these discs their name in 1871 when he started the Frisbie Pie Company.
