Dec 21, 2022

Attention, adults who dig Legos, action figures and other toys: Companies see you.

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First, Twitter boss Elon Musk said he'll abide by the results of a poll that showed a majority of users wanting him to step down. We check in on the Colorado River. Also, nostalgia among adults is boosting the toy industry.

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From Legos to Lite-Brite, toymakers win big with adult nostalgia

by Matt Levin

Dec 21, 2022

The toy industry's sales are up 30% since the pandemic – with "kidults" driving significant growth.

Star Wars themed Lego sets are displayed on a shelf at a Target store in San Rafael, California.

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