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Author: Christopher Byrne

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The Disruption Report: Rough Waters for Shipping

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on February 8, 2024February 8, 2024

One of the most-talked-about issues during the Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair last month…

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The Playground Podcast: Sophia Chong of the HKTDC

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on February 7, 2024February 7, 2024

In this episode, Chris talks with Sophia Chong on site at the Hong Kong Toys…

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The Friday Blog from John Baulch

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

The week before Toy Fair is always a slightly strange one. There are inevitably last-minute…

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Hong Kong Day 4: Homeward Bound

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on January 11, 2024January 17, 2024

The 50th edition of the Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair ended on a high…

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Hong Kong Day 3: Innovation Everywhere…If You Look

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on January 10, 2024

Innovation is incremental. Yes, there’s the notion that a new idea will come like a…

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  • Culture and Society

Hong Kong Day 2: Kidults Rule

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on January 9, 2024January 9, 2024

In 2013, the Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair introduced a new concept: Kidults. As…

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Hong Kong Toy Show: Day 1

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on January 8, 2024January 8, 2024

An overflow crowd filled the Grand Foyer of the Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Centre…

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Does B.O. Matter for Toys?

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on January 4, 2024January 4, 2024

Much has been said in recent weeks about Universal overtaking Disney in total box office.…

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