But it’s also a lot of fun to have actual toy versions or playsets of things like a store or house. And if you have a child ...

From my 25 years of covering the toy market, I know that part of what keeps kid stuff priced low is manufacturing overseas.

licensed toy sales grew 8% and accounted for 34% of the total toy market. These positive results highlight both the continued appeal of new and evergreen, or sometimes nostalgia-based franchises ...