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Motley Fool hosts Ricky Mulvey and Asit Sharma discuss transitory inflation in the toy business. Toy prices have fallen 3% from last year, with a long-term trend of deflation for small plastic toys. Barbie Dream House and Hot Wheels still remain popular choices for holiday gifts. Market research firms predict a slight increase in dolls and wheels, while other categories remain relatively steady in their sales.

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Asit Sharma and Ricky Mulvey review the current state of toys and the impact of inflation on the toy business. Price reductions and deflation have been observed for small plastic toys, such as the Barbie Dream House. Yet, iconic toy brands like Barbie, Hot Wheels, and Lego remain popular choices for holiday gifts. Market research firms predict a slight increase in dolls and wheels sales, while other categories hold steady or see a slight fluctuation.



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