The original Wooly Willy was manufactured by the Smethport Specialty Company in 1955
Wooly Willy is a toy in which metal filings are moved about with a magnetic wand to add features to a cartoon face.[1] The toy was originally manufactured in Smethport, Pennsylvania and was launched on the toy market in 1955. It remains in production as of 2016.[2]
Funny Face,Betty Brunette, and Dapper Dan were similar toys.
The Woolly Willy trademark is currently held by the Beloit, Wisconsin-based company PlayMonster, formerly known as Patch Products, which purchased the Smethport Specialty Company in 2008.[citation needed]
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