Are Colorforms still a thing?
The Original Classic Colorforms set was born, and was first launched through FAO Schwarz and was considered by the New York Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) for its permanent collection. More than 1 BILLION Colorforms sets have been sold since 1951!
Who created Colorforms?
Harry and Patricia Kislevitz
Amidst the many toys of the 1950’s, Colorforms® was born when two inspired art students, Harry and Patricia Kislevitz, began experimenting with a new medium, a flexible vinyl material. Harry and Patricia had been looking to create large colorful works, but were uncomfortable with the expense of buying so much paint.
What material are Colorforms made of?
It was the very first plastic-based creative toy, and one of the first toys ever advertised on television. Colorforms are paper-thin, die-cut vinyl sheet images and shapes that are meant to be applied to a shiny plastic laminated board, much like placing paper dolls against a paper backdrop.
What is Colorforms?
Colorforms is a creative toy named for the simple shapes and forms cut from colored vinyl sheeting that cling to a smooth backing surface without adhesives. These pieces are used to create picture graphics and designs, which can then be changed countless times by repositioning the removable color forms.
What is the original classic Colorforms set?
The Original Classic Colorforms Set (73414),Multi-colored, REPRODUCTION OF THE CLASSIC 1970 SET! – Colorforms are the wonderful, re-stickable storytelling toy, beloved.., By Brand Colorforms
What is in the Colorforms book?
It all comes in an elegant spiral bound book, with a presentation case that features the history of Colorforms. Children can make hundreds of different figures, patterns and shapes with the amazing Colorforms that adhere to any surface like magic. Peel the Colorforms off, and use them again and again.
Is Colorforms still in business?
In 1997, Colorforms was acquired by Toy Biz. A year later, Colorforms was sold off to University Games Corporation. In September 2014, it became a new division of Out of the Blue Enterprises, as Colorforms Brand, LLC. In January 2018, Toronto-based 9 Story Media Group acquired Out of the Blue, also inheriting Colorforms.