Colorforms

Definition

A toy system of colorful, adhesive-backed vinyl shapes that stick to a reusable background scene without leaving residue, allowing children to create endless compositions and scenes. Popular since the 1950s for imaginative, mess-free play.

Example Usage

My daughter rearranged the Colorforms princess scene a dozen times, putting the castle in different positions and swapping out the characters.

Origin

Created by Art Colorforms Inc. in 1951; the name combines "color" and "forms."

Fun Fact

Colorforms have been licensed with hundreds of popular characters and franchises over the decades, from Disney to superheroes to modern animated shows.

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