The customers’ wishes have been heard! Crayola has announced the return of eight of its retired crayons, now back in a limited edition to revive nostalgia while also encouraging creativity with a splash of color in every corner.
Which Crayola colors are back?
Get your artistic side out and get ready to travel back in time with these eight amazing crayon colors! The limited edition crayons that will be available are:
- Raw Umber
- Lemon Yellow
- Magic Mint
- Dandelion
- Violet Blue
- Orange Red
- Blizzard Blue
- Mulberry
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Crayola Limited Edition Sets
In addition to the crayons, the brand is also bringing back other sets, which will be available for a limited time:
- Limited Edition Coloring Book and Stickers, 96 Pages
- Limited Edition Retired Colored Pencils, 8-Pack
- Limited Edition Retired Markers, 8 Units
- Limited Edition Retired Crayons, 8-Pack
- Classic & Limited Edition Retired Crayons, 64 Count
- Classic & Limited Edition Retired Crayons, 32 Count
Where to buy the limited-edition Crayola crayons?
The crayon packs are available on Crayola’s official website, as well as in most retail stores like Walmart, Blick, Target, and Staples.
The History of Crayola
In 1885, Edwin Binney and his cousin C. Harold Smith began their operations at Peekskill Chemical Works in New York, a company previously acquired by Binney’s father, Joseph Peekskill. This factory specialized in producing carbon black pigment, a product that revolutionized several industries, becoming the preferred option for ink printers and shoe polish manufacturers.
Additionally, this pigment was used as a new dye to increase the durability of car tires, which were previously white. Later, Edwin and Harold changed the company’s name to “Binney & Smith” and expanded their range of products by incorporating new pigments.
In 1902, with a strong commitment to education, Binney & Smith was already producing its successful line of student pencils and launched the innovative dustless chalk, a product so impactful it received a gold medal that same year. It was at that moment that Binney & Smith created a line of crayons that would forever transform the world of color and children’s art.
In 1903, Crayola crayons were born, offering vibrant colors and great quality, becoming a trusted supplier for schools. In 1996, Binney & Smith opened the “Crayola Crayon Factory” in Easton, Pennsylvania, a 20,000-square-foot space dedicated to creativity that welcomes thousands of visitors. In 2003, the brand celebrated its centennial in the market.
What does the word Crayola mean?
Alice Stead Binney, the wife of the company’s founder, came up with the name. The word is a combination of “craie,” which means chalk in French, and “ola,” derived from “oily.”
When was the first Crayola crayon box made?
The first Crayola crayon box was made in 1903 with 8 colors. It was sold for five cents and contained the colors red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet, brown, and black.
Where are Crayola products sold?
Currently, the brand’s products are sold in more than 80 countries, from Iceland to Belize. It has a presence in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Central America (including the Caribbean islands), and South America. The products are packaged in 12 different languages: English, French, Dutch, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Danish, Finnish, Japanese, Swedish, and Norwegian.
What products does Crayola make?
In addition to its famous crayons, Crayola produces a wide variety of products, including:
- Colored pencils
- Graphite pencils
- Pencil sharpeners
- Markers
- Inks and paints
- Watercolors
- Chalk
- Modeling clay
- Coloring books
- Artist tools
- Airbrushes
- Brushes
- Erasers
- Toys
