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How Stagflation Is Reshaping the Toy Industry
In episode 130 of Stagflation Conversations with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore how the toy industry is navigating high inflation and sluggish growth in 2026. With the consumer price index for toys up 4.2% year-over-year, families are cutting back, and major manufacturers like Hasbro and Mattel are pivoting to collector-focused lines and direct-to-consumer sales. Meanwhile, import prices from China hit their highest since 2008, pressuring margins. Lucas breaks down the shift from $20 action figures to $100 limited-edition collectibles, and Luna asks whether this strategy can sustain growth…
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