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Author: Christopher Byrne

  • New York Toy Fair

Toy Fair New York: Shots & Thoughts

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on March 20, 2025

Have you recovered yet? Yeah, us not so much either. That’s why we’re just getting…

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  • The Playground Podcast

The Playground Podcast: From the Floor at Toy Fair

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on March 20, 2025

In this episode James Zahn of Toy Book and Toy Insider, John Baulch of Toy…

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What’s Up With Lamb Chop?

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on March 13, 2025

Shari Lewis’ Lamb Chop is currently the #1 dog toy, at least according to a…

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The Playground Podcast: Greg Ahearn on Toy Fair Today & Tomorrow

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on March 13, 2025March 13, 2025

Chris talks with Greg Ahearn president and CEO of the Toy Association on the last…

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Toy & Hobby China to Highlight New Trends

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on March 6, 2025March 10, 2025

Toy & Hobby China, taking place at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center from…

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WIT Announces New Leadership

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

The Women in Toys, Licensing & Entertainment (WiT) Board of Directors has announced new leadership…

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  • Philanthropy

Love, Litzky Kicks off 2025 Program

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on February 13, 2025

Officially launching February 14, and in the spirit of Valentine’s Day, Litzky PR, has opened…

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  • Disney

Hello, It’s Stitch

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on February 10, 2025

Walking the shows in Nuremberg and Hong Kong, there was one ubiquitous character that everyone…

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  • New York Toy Fair

First-Ever Inventor Event Slated for Toy Fair in NYC

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on February 7, 2025February 7, 2025

The Toy Hub, the organization powered by the United Inventors Association (UIA) that connects and supports inventors…

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Nuremberg Show A Major Hit

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on February 3, 2025February 6, 2025

Aching feet, but broad smiles, greeted the first day of Spielwarenmesse, as the international toy…

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  • The Playground Podcast

Hong Kong 2025: A Chat with Sophia Chong of HKTDC

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on January 30, 2025January 30, 2025

In this episode, Chris talks to Sophia Chong, acting executive director of the Hong Kong…

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Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair 2025

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on January 25, 2025January 30, 2025

The 51st edition of the Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair attracted attracted more than…

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Hong Kong Show Opens on High Note

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on January 7, 2025January 9, 2025

The 51st edition of the Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair opened with the usual…

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  • The Playground Podcast

The Playground Podcast: 2024 Year in Review

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on December 19, 2024December 19, 2024

It’s the sixth annual Year in Review conversation featuring industry experts James Zahn of The…

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Toy Association Inks LA Building Deal

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on December 14, 2024

It’s been nearly a quarter of a century since there was a “Toy Building” for…

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Preorders Now Live for Toy History Series

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on December 4, 2024December 5, 2024

The Great Courses on Audible has announced pre-orders for the new series: The History of…

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  • The Playground Podcast

The Playground Podcast: A Licensing “Wow!”

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on November 26, 2024November 26, 2024

In the latest episode of The Playground Podcast, we talk to Andy Quartin, CEO of…

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Hong Kong in January: Show Details Announced

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on November 21, 2024

Under the banner of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), full details have been…

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