UK toy sales rise as adults turn to Pokémon and Lego
Increase of 8% this year in line with ‘strong rebound’ in global market, data showsUK toy sales have bounced back as adults increasingly muscle in on the market, snapping up everything from Pokémon trading cards and Lego sets to collectibles and action figures based on movie and TV...
<p>Increase of 8% this year in line with ‘strong rebound’ in global market, data shows</p><p>UK toy sales have bounced back as adults increasingly muscle in on the market, snapping up everything from Pokémon trading cards and Lego sets to collectibles and action figures based on movie and TV franchises.</p><p>After <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/jan/21/pocket-money-toys-uk-costs-sales-2024-lego">falling almost 4% in 2024</a>, UK toy sales have risen 8% so far this year, in line with the “strong rebound” enjoyed by the global market, data shows.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/aug/11/uk-toy-sales-rise-as-adults-turn-to-pokemon-and-lego">Continue reading...</a>
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