Chris Byrne
Chris Byrne
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Things come and go, but the Ant Farm is very much like Barbie or G.I. Joe or Hot Wheels that have managed to survive. The novelty was creating a whole world that you can see.
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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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What used to distinguish a toy from an adult product was a child's ability to work it.
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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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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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All of us at NHT are very excited about our new partners, ... The combined influences of dramatic market change and the increasing pallet of new technologies to improve audio products make it necessary for companies like ours to evolve beyond passive loudspeaker design. With the substantial resources Vinci brings to NHT, we are in a great position for growth.
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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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What we're really trying to do is to be an integral part of the Pennsylvania jazz scene.
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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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If you're from a city like Philadelphia or Pittsburgh, you've most likely heard jazz. You might not have heard jazz if you're from a rural area.
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If you look at the business historically, it's been really cyclical. There have been these major events in her life when she's been redefined -- the early 70s, the early 80s and the late 90s. The struggle is to keep Barbie relevant to today's girls. I think they are working on that but I think its going to be a while before it pays off.