Old Toy Favorites Lead The Way

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Old Toy Favorites Lead the Way
By: Eric Walhgren


Summary:
With the upcoming holiday season nearing this article was only appropriate. This article was a handy guide to what is hot in the toy departments this season. Surprisingly, the hot toys this Christmas are nostalgic, old toys are beginning to resurface. Toys like Elmo, Transformers, My Little Pony, Strawberry Shortcake, Care Bears, Cabbage Patch Kids, Legos, and much more. Along with the toys of yesteryear parents are moving towards more interactive learning toys such as Leapfrog. With the slow economy and many budgeting parents this season average cost of toys are ranging from $29.99-50.00. Parents are warned to watch out for the hype of overpriced internet bidding, on sites such as Ebay, for these old favorites.

Strengths:
What I loved about this article is how it took me back to my childhood. As I child I played with a many of the above mentioned toys such as My Little Pony and I just loved Strawberry Shortcake and who could live without a Cabbage Patch Kid. The timing of the article was very appropriate with the big holiday shopping season nearing. It also was informative of the marketing scheme which was that the kids who grew up playing with these toys during the 80’s are now parents and it gives them a chance to be able to interact with their own children by purchasing their old favorites.

Weaknesses:
I could not find any weaknesses in this article it was to the point and it delivered. The article was informative as well as precise, and not to mention entertaining.

Personal Opinion:
What inspired me to choose this article was the nostalgic feeling that I got while reading it. This article took me to a place that I haven’t visited in years; my childhood. The thought of my child being able to enjoy the same toys that I grew up loving is great. I think that was and excellent gesture by marketers....