Toys and Games in Italy
Growth fuelled by video games, kidult trend, collectibles, and e-commerce
Video games records fastest growth
Tamagotchi relaunch targets nostalgic adults amid kidult trend
Chart 2 Tamagotchi Revival: Rock Glitter Edition Targets Nostalgic Adult Gamers
Collectibles gain popularity, driven by limited editions and social media
Chart 3 Sylvanian Families Boom as Social Media Fuels Collecting Trend in 2024
Moana film drives merchandise sales with Mattel and JAKKS Pacific
Video games to lead industry growth
Cloud gaming and personalisation to shape future gaming experiences
Toy affordability improves but inflation still hampers sales growth
Fila targets adults with Didò variations amid changing market
MGA launches Bratz Mean Girls doll line with Paramount Consumer Products
Peg Perego reduces workforce amid sales decline, acquisition possible
Plaion relaunches vintage console, targeting nostalgia and adult consumers
E-commerce remains dominant distribution channel, although in-store remains important
Pop Mart opens first store, targeting kidults with licensed figures
TV adverts drive board game popularity, particularly Monopoly, Cluedo and Forza 4
Chart 5 Real GDP Growth and Inflation 2019-2029
Chart 6 PEST Analysis in Italy 2024
Chart 7 Key Insights on Consumers in Italy 2024
Chart 8 Consumer Landscape in Italy 2024
Summary 1 Research Sources
Traditional Toys and Games in Italy
Growth in construction and puzzles and games driven by nostalgia, and community
Lego uses pop-up shops and partnerships to drive growth
Funko Pop! Valentine's release highlights kidult influence on gift choices
Chart 10 Valentine’s Day Funko Pop! Surge Highlights Kidult Spending on Collectibles in 2024
Nostalgia a strong feature behind collectibles and marketing campaigns
Chart 11 Majorette and Bburago Spark Interest with Anniversary Celebrations in 2024
Miraculous licensing drives sales, leveraging TV and film tie-ins
Chart 12 Miraculous Launch Boosts Playmobil Sales Ahead of Christmas 2024
Construction to lead overall growth in category impacted by changing demographics
Licensing to shape traditional toys and games and influence trends
Tech integration and further rise of digitalisation
LEGO strengthens leadership with seasonal sets and new licensed products
Spin Master marks Rubik's Cube anniversary with new products
Cranio Creations partners Quercetti to launch Point Art game in 2024
Clementoni's AIRO robot wins innovation award for educational gaming
Rocco Giocattoli expands retail presence and tests new product launches
Lucca Comics showcases product launches and brand engagement for games
Online channels drive toy sales, influenced by social media trends
Video Games in Italy
Growth in video games driven by mental wellbeing, online play, and multiplayer engagement
Growth of video games software soars due to mental health benefits
Ubisoft and Mattel expand Uno franchise through video game partnerships
Chart 16 UNO Grows Digitally Through Ubisoft and Mattel Partnership in 2024
Established franchises drive video game sales amid rising development costs
Video games software projected to spearhead growth
Established franchises and digital platforms to drive industry growth
Chart 17 Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Drives Strong Sales in 2024
Opportunities and headwinds
Nintendo Switch 2 launch to reshape competitive landscape
Steam Deck boosts gaming with recording feature and parental controls
Microsoft adopts multiplatform strategy as gaming moves beyond hardware
Warner Bros. Games expands Harry Potter games and theme park experiences
E-commerce leadership sustained by entertainment integration and in-store brand reinforcement
Square Enix to launch games across all platforms after sales disappointment
NetEase gains top-seller status with free-to-play game
Consumers switch to online gaming, impacting hardware sales
Chart 18 Launch of New iPhone App Allows Gamers to Play Old Nintendo Titles