The Corn Popper is a

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manufactured by

Fisher-Price Fisher-Price, Inc. is an American company that produces educational toys for infants, toddlers and preschoolers, headquartered in East Aurora, New York, East Aurora, New York (state), New York. It was founded in 1930 during the Great Depression ...

since 1957. Aimed at

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ers, when the Corn Popper is pushed or pulled, colored balls inside a

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bounce and create a popping, bouncing noise.

History

The Corn Popper was invented in 1957 by Arthur Holt, and sold to Fisher-Price for $50. The Corn Popper is one of the most popular toys for young children in history, and was designed to help them learn to walk. It sends tiny, colorful, gumball-size balls flying and hitting the plastic dome, to create its signature loud popping noise. It was inducted into the

National Toy Hall of Fame The National Toy Hall of Fame is a U.S. hall of fame that recognizes the contributions of toys and games that have sustained their popularity for many years. Criteria for induction include: icon status (the toy is widely recognized, respected, a ...

in 2023.Fisher-Price Corn Popper
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References

External links

Official website
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