# How Falling Birth Rates Reshape the Toy Industry

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Podcast: [The Demographics Podcast with Fexingo: Aging Populations, Birth Rates, and Economic Impact](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-demographics-podcast-with-fexingo-aging-populations-birth-rates-and-economic-impact-7871733)
Published: 2026-07-07T18:29:33+00:00
Episode link: https://audio.fexingo.com/business/the-demographics-podcast/episode-0099.mp3
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Duration seconds: 444

## Resource

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how declining birth rates are reshaping the toy industry. They examine the shift from mass-market plastic toys to educational, durable, and tech-integrated products, focusing on Lego's strategy as a case study. Lego has successfully pivoted to target adults with complex sets and digital play experiences, while traditional toy makers like Hasbro and Mattel struggle with falling demand. The hosts also discuss the rise of subscription boxes and second-hand toy markets as parents spend more per child. The episode provides concrete data on market shifts and offers insights for investors and industry observers. #ToyIndustry #FallingBirthRates #Demographics #Lego #Hasbro #Mattel #EducationalToys #SubscriptionBoxes #SecondHandMarket #DigitalPlay #AdultFansOfLego #AFOL #Economics #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #DemographicsPodcast #ConsumerTrends #Investing Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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