Corn Popper
Toy manufactured by Fisher-Price
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The Corn Popper is a toy manufactured by Fisher-Price since 1957. Aimed at pre-schoolers, when the Corn Popper is pushed or pulled, colored balls inside a plastic dome bounce and create a popping, bouncing noise. The movement and noise created by the toy motivate the child to move forward using the handle and wheels, training their motor and spatial skills.[1]
A Corn Popper, laying flat on the ground; notice the yellow popper mechanism | |
| Invented by | Arthur Holt |
|---|---|
| Company | Fisher-Price |
| Country | United States |
| Availability | 1957–present |
History
The Corn Popper was invented in 1957 by Arthur Holt, and sold to Fisher-Price for $50.[2] 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.[3]
It was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame in 2023.[4][5]
