How much is the current price of figures related to increase costs to bring product to market (from ships, to trucks etc)?
Quite a bit. Oil is used to make plastic and obviously toy companies have to transport their product from China to the ports here in the U.S.
After they reach the ports, they are transported via train, semi or a combination of both to their distribution facilities where they are inventoried.
Then, once again, they are transported via semis to retailer distribution centers.
So yes, gas prices (oil) do affect toy prices.
Chances are you won't see a price increase this year, but you might next year. Most companies anticipate higher fuel costs at the beginning of the year.