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In 1994, Crayola introduced Changeables Color Change Crayons, each hiding a secret second color. Thirty years later, I put them to the test to find out whether the magic still worked—and the results surprised me.

In 1993, Crayola reached for the stars with Cosmic Colors, a special edition box that paired 16 bold Neon Colors with 16 shimmering Gem Tones. More than thirty years later, it's still one of the most imaginative specialty crayon collections Crayola has ever released.

Color them. Wash them. Do it all over again. The Crayola Scribble Scrubbies Farm set combines creativity and imaginative play with five adorable farm animals that can be decorated again and again.

After searching multiple Dollar Tree stores, I finally found the retro-inspired Crayola storage caddy and reusable cups that had collectors talking. The colorful rainbow-logo artwork made the hunt well worth the effort.

Do you remember your first box of crayons? It's a simple question, but for many of us, the answer is tied to some of our earliest memories of creativity. Coloring books, construction paper, classroom projects, and kitchen table masterpieces often began with a small yellow box of crayons. I don't remember my very first box of crayons. But I do remember these. In 1983, Crayola introduced So Big Crayons, oversized crayons designed specifically for younger children and little han

What happens to loose, broken, or label-less crayons? Around here, they get a second chance. Meet the Second Chance Box—a special place where retired crayons begin their next creative adventure.

Crayons are among the most familiar objects of childhood, yet surprisingly little has been written about their history. From classrooms and kitchen tables to advertising campaigns and cultural trends, crayons have shaped generations of creative experiences. This introductory article explores why the history of crayons deserves to be preserved—and why even a simple crayon box can tell a much larger story.