8. Glide ‘n Slide
Year of Publication: 1961
Producer: Wham-O
The initial cost was $8.95.
With Slip ‘n Slide, Wham-O transformed summertime into a splash-filled experience in 1961. This water-soaked playmat, which cost $8.95, turned typical backyards into slick, imaginative water playgrounds.

A Slip ‘n Slide ©B Brown via Shutterstock
For those who enjoyed Slip ‘n Slide’s cool simplicity, the thrill of sliding in the summer heat created a lasting memory. It was very enjoyable in the sun, yet it wasn’t costly or difficult.
