Except they didn't...https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/09/01/holiday-shipping-delays-inflation/
"Experts are warning of a major toy shortage this holiday season, due to backups in the global supply chain. Their advice: start your shopping now to get those must-have gifts, and to avoid hefty shipping costs and delays."
https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/29/business/toy-shortage-supply-chain-shipping-holidays/index.html