Are retro toys providing some comfort to the jittered consumers this holiday season? Many retailers and analysts are betting on it. Without a definitive must-have toy this season (or one that doesn’t cost a fortune), and faced with financial uncertainty, many parents are opting for cheaper, and more nostalgic toys, for their kids.
An AP article quoted Ken Moe, the manager of Back to Basics Toys who says,
“It’s instinctive in tough times to reach back to a happier, simpler time,” he said. “Parents remember how much they loved those toys, and want that same happiness for their children.”
What were your favourite toys growing up?
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