do you think that had PE not been involved, Toys would be the same as it was in 1991 [1]? Glass cases with RC cars and hovercraft? Glue-together models, Hot Wheels? The times change, even though I agree with you that PE sucks. Besides, if it were merely PE then wouldn't that create new opportunity for people to start their own local toystores? If it were merely PE then the market to buy toys would remain unchanged, wouldn't it?
1. https://youtu.be/KsebX5Gd2Ao?si=YPbNBW_Xw3dHmcQw