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Author: Christopher Byrne

  • Toy & Hobby China

Social Selling in Shenzhen

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on April 30, 2026

Toy & Hobby China in Shenzhen earlier this month as a hotbed of social selling.…

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  • Editor's Picks

Tariff Refund Portal Opens

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on April 20, 2026April 28, 2026

This morning, April 20, U.S Customs and Border Protection (CBE) has unveiled an online portal…

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  • The Playground Podcast

The Playground Podcast: The Return of the Backyard Sports Franchise

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on March 16, 2026March 19, 2026

Revitalizing and relaunch a brand almost 30 years after its introduction is never an easy…

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  • The Playground Podcast

The Playground Podcast: Mark Basset of Precisify

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on February 27, 2026March 5, 2026

In the dynamic world of marketing in today’s toy industry, staying on top of best…

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  • Toy & Hobby China

April In Shenzhen Part 2–Licensing China Expands

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on February 25, 2026

As the growth of licensing in various sectors worldwide continues to grow, the Licensing China…

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  • The Playground Podcast

The Playground Podcast: Now what? Jay Foreman on the Current Tariff Situation

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

This is a special edition of The Playground Podcast. In the wake of the Supreme…

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  • Toy & Hobby China

April In Shenzhen—And Why You Should Be There Part 1

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on February 12, 2026

Toy & Hobby China is April 9-11 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center…

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  • New Products

From Bricks to Speed: Mattel Brick Shop Expands Product Line with Hot Wheels

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on January 26, 2026January 29, 2026

Lamborghini, Aston Martin and Toyota join the line of customizable builds for automotive fans Mattel,…

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  • Uncategorized

Hong Kong Day 3: Looking Ahead, Laughter & Parting Shots

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

The show officially closes on the 15th, but I’m heading back to NYC this afternoon,…

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  • International

Hong Kong Day 2: Traffic, Trends & Tea

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on January 13, 2026January 14, 2026

Day two of the Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, and while there are no…

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  • Uncategorized

Hong Kong Day 1: Celebration & A Changing Market

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on January 12, 2026January 12, 2026

Well, here I am at the Hong Kong Toy & Games Fair in 2026, and…

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  • The Playground Podcast

The Playground Podcast: Social Shopping Part 1

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on January 9, 2026January 25, 2026

We’re kicking off Season 8 of The Playground Podcast with two conversations about changing retail…

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  • Uncategorized

Getting Ready for Hong Kong Fair

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

I’ll be heading to Hong Kong this Saturday for the 52nd HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games…

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  • The Playground Podcast

The Playground Podcast: Azhelle Wade

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on December 30, 2025January 3, 2026

We have been hoping to land this guest for a while—and finally the stars aligned.…

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  • The Playground Podcast

The Playground Podcast: EOY with John, James & Chris

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on December 18, 2025December 19, 2025

Listen in as James Zahn of The Toy Book and Toy Insider, John Baulch of…

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  • Uncategorized

Looking Ahead to Hong Kong Toy Fair: A Chat with Jenny Koo of HKTDC

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on December 16, 2025

With the Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair less than a month away, we talked…

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  • Holiday Toys 2025

The Disruption Report: Implications of Increased Credit Card Use

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on December 15, 2025

Even as toymakers are hoping for sales to pick up in the last few days…

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  • The Playground Podcast

The Playground Podcast: Under the Hood with Hot Wheels

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on December 11, 2025December 18, 2025

In the latest edition of The Playground Podcast, I talk to industry veteran Eric Ostendorff…

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