Legos for days; endless stuffed animals; a replica of every dinosaur that ever existed ... t just crowd our literal space; ...

These are classics in the toy business, favorites that prove year after year age has little bearing on popularity. Then there’s Barney. He’s a dinosaur. Goofy-looking, purple and green ...

Replacing the loveable dinosaur are several smaller, less-expensive toys -- including a new robotic ... as a symptom of excessive spending -- a bad lesson to children during an economic downturn.