American Toy Industry

The American toy industry designs, manufactures, and sells toys to children and collectors. It includes large corporations like Mattel and Hasbro, as well as many smaller companies. The industry evolves with trends, technology, and safety regulations, creating products from traditional dolls and action figures to high-tech electronic devices. It is driven by consumer demand, seasonal sales, and licensing agreements with popular media franchises. The industry also faces challenges like changing consumer preferences, safety standards, and globalization, but remains a significant part of the economy, shaping childhood experiences and entertainment now and in the future.