The Fascinating Journey of Play-Doh

Play-Doh's non-toxic, non-staining, reusable modeling compound was first manufactured as a wallpaper cleaner in the 1930s. Its rebranding for children's use was a pivot that led to its iconic status.

The classroom debut of Play-Doh was in 1955, thanks to Joe McVicker. He learned that kids used it for Christmas ornaments, prompting him to market it as a child-friendly product.

Play-Doh is primarily a mixture of flour, water, salt, boric acid, and mineral oil. The exact formula remains a closely guarded secret to this day.

Originally, Play-Doh came in just one color: off-white. It wasn't until years later that the primary colors red, blue, and yellow were added. Now, there's a multitude of hues.

The distinctive smell of Play-Doh is so iconic that Hasbro trademarked it in 2018. It's described as a unique combination of a sweet, slightly musky, vanilla-like fragrance, with overtones of cherry.

Every September 16th, Play-Doh enthusiasts celebrate National Play-Doh Day. It's a day dedicated to creativity and learning with this pliable material.

In 2003, Play-Doh was entered into the Guinness World Record for the 'World's Largest Plasticine Sculpture.' A group in Liverpool created a 1,624-pound sculpture.