Posted on 12/21/2022 2:23:53 PM PST by euram
There are two things keeping the toy industry afloat right now: inflation and a consumer group known as “kidults.”
These kids at heart are responsible for one-fourth of all toy sales annually, around $9 billion worth, and are the biggest driver of growth throughout the industry, according to data from the NPD Group.
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What do toy trains and women’s breasts have in common?
They are meant for kids, but their Dads always want to play with them.
Kidults, on the other hand, are a coveted consumer because they are often willing to spend more money than others on items for themselves.
“Right now, adult toy buyers are the reason for growth in the toy business,” Larian said.
Makes me think of Pawn Stars. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igZibpUWF5g
I got hooked on those restoration videos, where they take these old rusted out Tonka Toys and restore them. It’s amazing to watch them turn out looking brand new.
I bought myself two toys: a Sonos ARC sound bar and a Ryobi battery-powered snowblower.
Maybe this isn’t what they mean by “toys”?
Here we’ve just getting past the “tripledemic,” when a new cutesy term gets coined. Honestly, when I become king, there’s going to be hell to pay for people who come up with these
Truly pathetic.
Since these Kidults are broke and still living with their parents, the toys better come with a steady supply of D-Cell Batteries.
I acquired a drone with GPS and a 3400 foot range. What a hoot this gadget is.
Adult toys? Don’t Google it ...
Har.
Har har.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kidult
A kidult is an adult whose interests or media consumption is traditionally seen as more suitable for children.[1] It can also mean a parent who acts childish with their children, but does not take on their duties as a disciplinarian.[citation needed]
Similar portmanteau terms for such people are rejuvenile[2] and adultescent.[3] A related concept is that of Peter Pan syndrome, where a person is reluctant to grow emotionally after childhood.[4]
Sweet!
A DJI?
I've got a pair o' Parrots and they're nothing but fun.
I wanted a restored 1936 Cadillac for Christmas. The wife bought a mug with a picture of a 1956 Chevy instead.
My father wouldn’t let me play with GI Joe as a kid. He was emphatic that it was a doll and dolls were for girls. The nearest thing I had to an action figure were those little plastic cowboys and Indians, and army men. I’m looking forward to see my grandson play with his Christmas gifts this year. I’m giving him Lincoln Logs and a big pack of cowboy and Indians. My daughter is fine with that and I assume his friends won’t have problems. They are army brats at Ft. Bragg. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find cowboys and Muslims for him to play with.
I have an old rusted Tonka dump truck in my shed. I’m not sure I want it to look brand new, but then again, I could probably be convinced if the price was right.
Those are cool videos. Big Tonkas down to tiny Matchbox. It’s fun to see a toy that’s been put through the ringer refurbished into a display piece!
I can assure you, we girls thought GI Joe was way cooler than Ken any day of the week.
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