Although there was a bit of volatility during the day as the boys did play with their computer toys a little in the early going, the fact that an abundance of questions remain unanswered left traders to wonder if anything had really changed.

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After all, until the boys and their toys are done with this trade, it may keep driving the action.

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There is little doubt that the boys had loaded up their computer toys with sell programs each time either index managed to spend a few minutes across the line.

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He perfected a highly annoying smile of condescension when faced with toys or games that other boys owned but Patty and Walter refused to buy him.

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Their driveways are stacked with fishing boats, jet-skis and monster trucks - all the boys' toys.

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However, revenues for boys products increased by 25%, with film releases this summer promoting items like Transformers and Captain America toys.

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