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Toy Rental Services

Pley Lets People Rent LEGO Sets Instead of Buying Them

— July 12, 2014 — Life-Stages
Every year LEGO releases a new set that children bug their parents to buy for them as soon as they get wind of it; instead of purchasing expensive building block collection, a toy rental service gives them access at a fraction of the cost. Dubbed Pley, the toy rental service is being touted as Netflix for LEGO sets.

For $15 a month and up, this toy rental service conveniently delivers the sets right to people's doors. They even forgive the loss of up to 15 LEGO pieces, which is a natural part of playing such building blocks. Although children might be sad to see the sets returned to the company, the service teaches them valuable lessons about materialism and consumerism in addition to molding their minds in more imaginative and creative ways.
Trend Themes
1. Toy Rental Services - As people look for more eco-friendly and cost-effective solutions, toy rental services like Pley offer an opportunity to parents to save money and reduce waste while providing children with hours of entertainment.
2. Subscription Models - With the success of subscription-based services, more companies like Pley can explore implementing this model in other industries, creating a steady and loyal customer base with recurring revenue streams.
3. Sustainability in the Toy Industry - As consumers become more eco-conscious, there is an opportunity for toy manufacturers to incorporate eco-friendly materials and create circular economy initiatives, such as toy take-back and rental programs.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Rental Industry - Toy rental companies have a significant opportunity to disrupt the traditional toy industry by offering more cost-effective and eco-friendly alternatives to consumers.
2. E-commerce Industry - By offering convenient delivery options and a subscription-based service, toy rental companies have the potential to disrupt the e-commerce industry by redefining the way consumers shop for toys online.
3. Circular Economy Industry - The rise of toy rental companies like Pley presents an opportunity for companies in the circular economy industry to partner with these services and create innovative, sustainable solutions in the toy industry.
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