Eight colors could not begin to paint the complexity of America. The 64-count Crayola crayon box was introduced in 1958 and here we are, ready to color the world, sometimes staying in the lines.

An American cultural icon, the Crayola 64 Box made its debut in 1958 on the “ Captain Kangaroo Show. ” More than 200 million Crayola 64 Boxes have been sold over the last 50 years.

Crayola’s iconic 64-count box is celebrating its 64th birthday. Crayola will give 64 upgrades at each of its locations, including the Crayola Experience and store in Easton.

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And based on the Crayola site it doesn’t seem the 64 pack even comes in a regular-sized version, you can however get a 12, 36, 50, and 100-count box.

Crayola crayons remain a perennial favorite for coloring, and this 64-count box is no exception. The crayons have an ultra-clean formulation that easily washes off most surfaces, including walls.

The teachers from Easton Area School District and Stoudsburg Area School District each had 64 seconds for their shopping spree, a nod to Crayola’s original box of 64 crayons.