Toys are /not/ a bad business. If you're an investor looking for 10x returns on millions in capital, sure. If you're a maker/designer, it's a GREAT business for as long as you embrace the holiday sales cycle and can command a healthy margin.
I designed a game with my brother a few years ago, and we've been growing steadily every year.
This business only required a few thousand dollars to get started. If you're a maker, go make your toy/game!
If you're an investor, go away. You'll probably ruin the business. It's so incredibly cheap to get an idea into the market place, we don't need you anymore.