Inside the rise of Gen Z’s nostalgia-fueled plush-toy craze as they delay adulthood
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Gen Z is experiencing a nostalgia-fueled plush-toy craze, driven by a desire to escape the seriousness of the world and find joy in simpler times.
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"The economy, the wars, everything is really depressing and serious, whereas toys just bring a little bit of joy back into life," one toy director said.
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on December 23, 2025.
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