Chris Byrne
Chris Byrne
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What we're really trying to do is to be an integral part of the Pennsylvania jazz scene.
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As the toy industry defines itself as an industry of family entertainment, there are signs of real significant health and growth.
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I think he'll provide a nice balance to the merchants who are running the company.
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When I first started, my shots kept going right and I thought, well, this isn't that fun. But the more you practice, the better your accuracy and the farther you can throw. Then you start to get a good feeling, the more good shots you can make, and then it's got a hold of you.
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Batman is such a strong property for Mattel, especially among boys between 4 to 6 years old. One recall is unlikely to affect the brand, ... Mattel did the responsible thing and I don't think this recall will affect the launch of the new Batman toys.
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On one level, the Hollywood-like romance is tongue-in-cheek. But on the other level, it means serious business.
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Moms will probably draw a line on these dolls but they're a good 'allowance' toy for kids on a weekly or monthly budget, ... They're goofy, gross, inexpensive and a classic buy for a 5-year-old boy.
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What used to distinguish a toy from an adult product was a child's ability to work it.
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There are a lot of obstacles and you really have to think and make the best decisions possible. You look at the decisions you make, and that's really what makes up your score.
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When Ruth Handler introduced Barbie in 1959, she didn't want any story attached to the doll whatsoever, because she wanted the girls to create it all out of their imaginations. Today, girls interact with story in a different way. They're used to watching television shows, they're used to having characters brought to life for them in dramatic ways.
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It spreads the wealth around the industry, and acknowledges that not every kid wants the same toys.
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It's definitely a way to reclaim some market share, but how do you get a kid to want it? Kids are more proficient with technology than Mom and Dad. The traditional barrier to what made something a toy has really dissolved... why shouldn't they have the real thing?
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It's certainly getting grown-ups like you talking about Barbie, and the metaphor that they are using reflects the majority of people's fascination with celebrity.
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The popularity of plug-and-play games is indicative of what's happening with technology in general,