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1 week ago | 
globaltoynews.com | Christopher Byrne
Popdarts Pro Set. Photo from PopdartsLooking for an uplifting, classic toy story in these, shall we say, unsettled times? Listen in as Chris talks to Josh Carman creator of Popdarts and his journey from the kitchen table to creating a brand new sport…and a best-selling product. Check it out here. Related
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1 week ago | 
nature.com | Giovanni Targher |Christopher Byrne |Kaijun Niu
AbstractA skeletal muscle strength (SMS) decline is associated with metabolic diseases, but whether SMS also declines with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in individuals with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is uncertain. This study examined the associations between SMS and the risk of CKD in MASLD population.
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1 week ago | 
globaltoynews.com | Christopher Byrne
Walking the aisles of China Toy & Hobby last week, there was one constant feature–live streamers selling products from booths. Fair organizers estimated that more than 90 influencers and live streamers were invited to the fair, and, wow, were they going at it. This is no surprise, as the streaming e-commerce market in China last year topped $350 billion dollars according to Statista, and executives who commented said that streaming live from the show floor added both drama and appeal.
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1 week ago | 
tandfonline.com | Christopher Byrne |Philip Newall |Ty Hayes |Leonardo Weiss-Cohen
ABSTRACTPrevious research has indicated that several gambling product features, such as slot games’ fast potential speed of play, are potentially harmful ‘structural characteristics’. However, we know of little empirical research exploring whether the provision of multiple themes for slot games could be considered another relevant structural characteristic. We therefore explored this game feature in a simulated online experiment (N = 990).
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2 weeks ago | 
globaltoynews.com | Christopher Byrne
One of Richard Gottlieb’s constant, and heartfelt, messages was that the toy industry ought to be considered as a viable–and attractive–career choice for young people. Richard, like many others in the biz, found his way here indirectly. At Toy Fair New York, eight students attended thanks to the Richard Gottlieb Toy Entrepreneurship Grant, which was presented with the Toy Foundation.
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2 weeks ago | 
globaltoynews.com | Christopher Byrne
One of the most important components of any toy program inthis highly competitive and crowded market is a strategic media program. Given the proliferation of platforms, changes in demographics and emerging product categories, it can be a challenge. Well, listen in because I sat down during New York Toy Fair with three people who are at the forefront of this changing market and whose track record of success is truly impressive.
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2 weeks ago | 
globaltoynews.com | Christopher Byrne
Have you recovered yet? Yeah, us not so much either. That’s why we’re just getting around to posting a fraction of the stuff we saw there. But that’s a good thing. By virtually all accounts, Toy Fair New York was a huge success. Media turnout was exceptional, thanks to the Toy Association team, and the group from Litzky Public Relations.
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2 weeks ago | 
globaltoynews.com | Christopher Byrne
In honor of International Colour Day, Crayola staged a celebration event in a loft in Union Square in New York City. As part of the celebration, Crayola announced the return of eight previously retired colors for a limited time. The company created a whimsical storyline that suggested that since they were retired, these crayons, anthropomorphically imagined as characters, have traveled the world having new experience.
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2 weeks ago | 
globaltoynews.com | Christopher Byrne
As we questioned in our original story yesterday, it was unclear whether Nintendo would be able to hold its previously announced pricing due to the tariff announcement. In response, Nintendo has paused all pre-orders, which were set to begin on April 9. In comments and in a story in Newsweek, pre-orders are suspended indefinitely. Predictably, the news sent shockwaves and confusion through the gaming industry as the latest impact of the new economy underscores uncertainty.
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2 weeks ago | 
gaycitynews.com | Christopher Byrne
Coming to terms with who you are and living authentically is, at best, challenging, and it’s certainly nothing to sing about…except when it is. Adam Gwon’s new musical “All the World’s A Stage,” now at Keen Company, addresses this challenge head-on with beauty, sensitivity, and honesty. Set in northeastern Pennsylvania in 1996, the story is a tale of four characters — each struggling to negotiate life and, in the process, discovering who they truly are, and how to live richly with that truth.
