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Remember These Popular Children Toys? Here’s How Much They Would Cost Today.
Hearst Television analyzed 24 iconic toys' original prices versus inflation-adjusted and current retail costs, highlighting how holiday toy expenses have evolved since the 1950s.
- Hearst Television revisited 24 must-have holiday toys using The Strong National Museum of Play list and newspaper archives, pairing debut prices with a 'Today's Adjusted Price.'
- The data team adjusted original prices with the Bureau of Labor Statistics' CPI inflation calculator, comparing November of each toy's top-holiday year against October 2024 for consistency.
- Etch A Sketch was the must-have toy in 1960 and originally sold for $2.99, while the Pet Rock by Gary Dahl sold over one million units at $4 and still retails on Amazon for $19.99.
- Parents still wait in lines and scour stores for hot toys, and many paid resellers inflated prices; Tyco shipped one million Tickle Me Elmos, but the craze emptied shelves.
- The analysis highlights inflation's effect on household spending as many iconic toys remain available today at varied modern prices like Barbie $20.99, Mr. Potato Head $7.99, and Lite-Brite $15.49.
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