Toy Prices Surge Ahead of Holidays: Barbie, Playmobil Up 24% Since 2022
Toy prices have continued to rise, with some popular brands seeing significant increases. Barbie and toy story toys have both seen a 24% price hike from 2022 to 2024, while Lego and doll toys have each increased by 5% since 2022.
The average price of a toy has risen from 43.10 euros in 2022 to 47.20 euros in 2024, a 10% increase. This follows a previous 25% rise between 2019 and 2022. Educational toy prices have also seen an average increase of 8% in 2024 compared to 2022. Slot car racing set prices have seen a 4% increase since 2022.
These price increases may impact families' budgets during the upcoming holiday season. The guenstiger.de analysis team noted that Barbie was among the brands most affected by the 24% price increase between 2022 and 2024, although specific details on other brands were not provided.
