Looks like toys will be getting more expensive this year just like gas, food, and everything else we use on a daily basis. Not that I hadn’t already noticed some toys getting jacked up at the major retailers recently, but here’s a nice financial article about Mattel (holders of the DC license, makers of U.B.Funkeys, and long-time makers of Barbie and Hot Wheels…
Mattel not playing – toy prices will be hiked – CNNMoney.com
Now if I can just choose… Well, I need the gas to get to the store to get the toys, so I guess food loses. But I could also start buying solely through the Internet, so gas can go and I can eat. Oh wait, I need gas to get to work or everything goes including the house… hmmm… Tough decisions… 🙁