Chris Byrne
Chris Byrne
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Toys 'R' Us will close some of its stores but it's not going away, ... You can't lose sight of how the consumer perceives this retailer. The company has taken a knock but consumers still see it as a powerful brand.
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Kids are very comfortable with technology and these toys reflect that. When the microwave and car talk to you it's perfectly reasonable that toys do. But it comes down to whether it's fun. All the chips in the world won't make a bad toy good.
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I think this will really help. Look at what Target has done in establishing itself as a resource for consumers. Toys R Us is struggling to become a destination for toys so it makes perfect sense.
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Historically, toys have always reflected our culture at any particular point in time, ... Today we live in a high-tech world, where technology is being used by kids even at a very young age. Toymakers are responding to that trend.
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If it's a way of expanding toys into a year-long business, then electronics and furnishings make sense,
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If you can demonstrate a good value to the consumer, he or she will buy it. But you look at the toys that have done well, and retailers are marking them down. They are leaving money on the table they needn't, because consumers are really willing to pay for things.
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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.