Chris Byrne

5 days ago | wgntv.com | Chris Byrne |Kristina Miller

The Blog The Podcast What's Up Now If You’re Looking for the Best in Play, You’re In The Right Place! Join us on our never-ending playdate! We find the best in toys, some of the best thinking about play, an awesome look back at some of the most significant toys of the modern era—and so much more. The Toy Guy® Chris Byrne has spent virtually his entire career playing for at least some part of every day. His passion for play comes from the belief that we get to make up our own lives. For kids,...

Jan 9, 2025 | globaltoynews.com | Chris Byrne

As the 2025 Toy Fair season begins, we kick off Season 7 of The Playground Pocast. Chris talks with Christian Ulrich, spokesperson of the Executive Board of the Spielwarenmesse about the upcoming Nuremberg show. They talk about the expansion of the show, trends to watch, and more. This is Ulrich’s third appearance on The Playground Podcast, and you’ll find him as insightful, entertaining and knowledgeable as ever.

Nov 10, 2024 | peopleofplay.com | Chris Byrne

CHICAGO, IL - (November 11, 2024) – Almost 350 attendees from 20 countries celebrated the finalists, winners and honorees of People of Play’s (POP) Toy & Game International Excellence Awards (TAGIEs). Sponsors included Disney, Oxford Games, Mattel, The Michael Kohner Corporation, Hasbro, Longshore, Spin Master, Nextoy, Super Impulse, Backdrop.com, Baby Paper, Peggy Brown Creative, and Barry and Jason Entertainment. “The evening was celebratory and entertaining.

Nov 8, 2024 | wgntv.com | Chris Byrne |Kristina Miller

The Blog The Podcast What's Up Now If You’re Looking for the Best in Play, You’re In The Right Place! Join us on our never-ending playdate! We find the best in toys, some of the best thinking about play, an awesome look back at some of the most significant toys of the modern era—and so much more. The Toy Guy® Chris Byrne has spent virtually his entire career playing for at least some part of every day. His passion for play comes from the belief that we get to make up our own lives. For kids,...

Aug 5, 2024 | wgntv.com | Chris Byrne |Kristina Miller

The Blog The Podcast What's Up Now If You’re Looking for the Best in Play, You’re In The Right Place! Join us on our never-ending playdate! We find the best in toys, some of the best thinking about play, an awesome look back at some of the most significant toys of the modern era—and so much more. The Toy Guy® Chris Byrne has spent virtually his entire career playing for at least some part of every day. His passion for play comes from the belief that we get to make up our own lives. For kids,...