The Toy Detective · @TheToyDetective
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Parents are increasingly buying toys and games for themselves (BBC News)

Analysts NPD said more than one in four toys and games bought last year went to adults and teenagers

So-called kidults may be spending their limited disposable income on puzzles rather than nights out

bbc.co.uk/news/business-643868

#toys #retail #business #npd #family #kidults #btha #toyfair #londontoyfair

Last updated 2 years ago

The Toy Detective · @TheToyDetective
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British Toy & Hobby Association announces its 25 Hero Toys for 2023 (Toy World)

Nostalgia dominates the BTHA's line-up this year with Playmobil UK, The Lego Group, Care Bears, Sesame Street and Sylvanian Families amongst the winners

toyworldmag.co.uk/breaking-new

#toys #business #retail #btha #toyfair #londontoyfair

Last updated 2 years ago

The Toy Detective · @TheToyDetective
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BTHA and The NPD announce traditional toys were the key
winners in 2022 (Toys n Playthings)

Building sets, plush, action figures & vehicles sales were up 29% year on year

But overall UK toy sales declined by 3%, making the business worth £3.6 billion

toysnplaythings.media/2023/01/

#toys #business #retail #btha #npd #toyfair #londontoyfair

Last updated 2 years ago

The Toy Detective · @TheToyDetective
25 followers · 109 posts · Server mastodon.social

British Toy & Hobby Association announces its 25 Hero Toys for 2023 (Toy World)

Nostalgia dominates the BTHA's line-up this year with Playmobil UK, The Lego Group, Care Bears, Sesame Street and Sylvanian Families amongst the winners

toyworldmag.co.uk/breaking-new

#toys #business #retail #btha #toyfair #londontoyfair #playmobil #carebears #sesamestreet

Last updated 2 years ago

The Toy Detective · @TheToyDetective
25 followers · 108 posts · Server mastodon.social

BTHA and The NPD announce traditional toys were the key
winners in 2022 (Toys n Playthings)

Building sets, plush, action figures & vehicles sales were up
29% year on year

But overall UK toy sales declined by 3%, making the business worth £3.6 billion

toysnplaythings.media/2023/01/

#toys #business #retail #btha #npd #toyfair #londontoyfair

Last updated 2 years ago