Both happened, because the dollar lost value, so they increaased the number of dollars for something. Pay inflation and retail inflation are effects...
Lol, had forgotten tinker toys. Also had an erector set that saw sparse use. Like most of my childhood my toys never seemed to survive from one move...
Wonderful talent :) The google page wasn't acting nice... it would view for a moment then sulk away, but after a few tries I was able to click a wiki...