The substance that would become Play-Doh actually began its life as a wallpaper cleaner. Join us as we take a brief look back at some early cans and playsets.
The marrow that would become Play - Doh really began its life as a wallpaper cleaner . We haveJoe McVickerto thank for turning it into a grave fabric : In 1955 , when he learned that the modeling Henry Clay used in a Cincinnati , Ohio school was too sturdy for kid to cultivate with , he took another flavour at the cleaning product he manufacture and retrieve it would be better . He embark some to the schoolhouse , where it was well - received . After that , he sent it toallCincinnati schools — and the rest is story . By 1956 , Play - Doh was being sold in stores . This time of origin can , which see to 1959 , have an pixy .
Play - Doh was ab initio put up in just four colors : crimson , blue , yellow , and white ( these Clarence Day , there are more than 50 sport - Doh colors ) . In 1960 , the elf was replaced by a boy wearing a beanie — a.k.a . Play - Doh Pete . This can date to 1968 .
By 1974 , the logo had evolved again : Pete lose his body to become just a head on a can ( he keep his beret until 2002 ; it wasreplaced by a baseball ceiling ) . But the can itself got its most major overhaul in 1986 , when the cardboard that had been used to package the compound for 30 years was replaced by that bright yellow plastic can .
Play - Doh debuted its first playset , the Play - Doh Fun Factory , in 1960 . Seventeen age after , future hairstylist got a chance to hone their craftsmanship using the Fuzzy Pumper Barber and Beauty Shop Playset . All they had to do was place the figurine in a chair and turn the crank — which caused their customers ' Play - Doh tomentum to stock — then practice the provided tools to give the customer a slice or a shave .
Play - Doh debut its first playset , Play - Doh Fun Factory , in 1960 . Nineteen years later , the Dr. Drill N ' Fill playset hit shelves . As you may see fromthis commercial(which has a very catchy jangle ) , future dentists made their patient teeth using Play - Doh , then drilled and fill his cavities . If you had Dr. Drill N ' Fill and are feeling nostalgic , you ’re in luck : The playset get a 2016 update . This story has been updated for 2020 .
