List of U.S. state toys
Encyclopedia
This is a List of U.S. State Toys as designated by each state's legislature.
A bill to nominate the slinky
as the state toy of Pennsylvania
was introduced by Richard Geist
in 2001 but not enacted.
| State | Toy | Date | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Mississippi Mississippi is a U.S. state located in the Southern United States. Jackson is the state capital and largest city. The name of the state derives from the Mississippi River, which flows along its western boundary, whose name comes from the Ojibwe word misi-ziibi... |
Teddy bear Teddy bear The teddy bear is a stuffed toy bear. They are usually stuffed with soft, white cotton and have smooth and soft fur. It is an enduring form of a stuffed animal in many countries, often serving the purpose of entertaining children. In recent times, some teddy bears have become collector's items... |
A bill to nominate the slinky
Slinky
Slinky or "Lazy Spring" is a toy consisting of a helical spring that stretches and can bounce up and down. It can perform a number of tricks, including traveling down a flight of steps end-over-end as it stretches and re-forms itself with the aid of gravity and its own momentum.-History:The toy was...
as the state toy of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
was introduced by Richard Geist
Richard Geist
Richard A. Geist is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 79th District and was elected in 1978.-Career:Prior to his election to the House, Geist worked as a senior manager with EADS, a civil engineering firm, in Altoona....
in 2001 but not enacted.