02/13 CHRIS BYRNE, AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL TOY FAIR, CHAZZ WEAVER, STEVE EVANS

CHRIS BYRNE, THE “TOY GUY” PROVIDES A SNEAK PEEK AT WHAT’S IN STORE AT THE 112TH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL TOY FAIR

The holidays may be over, but the high-stakes toy industry is already preparing for the 2015 season. Amidst changes in marketing, retailing and, of course, what excites kids, the industry once again puts it all on the line as they try to entice and entertain today’s kids. Who better to provide a sneak peek on what consumers can expect to see on store shelves this year than the Time to Play Mag  director of content and the one and only Toy Guy, CHRIS BYRNE. Just back from the overseas shows and having met with manufacturers throughout the fall, Chris is uniquely positioned to provide insight into what’s ahead in 2015.

Chris will provide a behind the scenes look at some of the latest toys and trends available for 2015, some of which are already heading to shelves as manufacturers hope to catch the hearts and imaginations of kids nationwide. He will give you an exclusive first look and discuss what your kids are likely going to be asking for this year, as manufacturers place their bets—and try to get an early read—on what will be hot for kids this year. He will touch on everything from hot trends, new hot products and the state of play and the U.S. toy industry as we move into 2015.

MORE  ABOUT CHRIS BYRNE
As director of content and one of the spokespeople for TTPM and a partner in its parent company TTPM, Inc., Chris brings more than 30 years of industry experience in the toy industry to his role. At TTPM, Chris oversees the toy review process and the editorial team, bringing his knowledge of toys, education and child development to his role. Chris is widely published on the topic of toys and family life and in addition to his work with TTPM is editor-at-large for the trade publications Toys & Family Entertainment and Royalties. His most recent book, Toy Time was published in 2013. Chris is extensively quoted in the media and appears regularly on local and national television commenting on toys and demonstrating new products. His media appearances reached more than 150 million consumers in Q4 2013. He regularly appears on “Live! With Kelly and Michael,” and has appeared on “Marie” with Marie Osmond and “Home and Family” on the Hallmark Channel, “Oprah, “Soap Talk,” “The Today Show,” “Good Morning America,” “The CBS Evening News,” “ABC Nightly News,” “Fox & Friends,” “CBS This Morning,” “Good Day New York,” CNBC, CNNfn, MSNBC, ABC, “The Motley Fool,” National Public Radio, Bloomberg Television and Radio, and on countless other national and local market business and consumer programs around the country and internationally.

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DIET & NUTRITION CONSULTANT CHAZZ WEAVER –JOINS THE SHOW WITH TIPS ON HOW TO NOT OVER INDULGE THIS VALENTINE’S DAY WEEKEND

Indulgent Dinners, Chocolates & Wines Oh My! What starts as a day of romantic celebration can easily become a weekend full of rich food and too much to drink. We tend to throw caution to the wind on holidays and special occasions, but sometimes that can lead to “screw it” mode. So how can we protect our diets? What type of out of the box activities and dates support a healthy lifestyle? How do you hint at having a more active date instead of the usual dinner date? Can nutritious food be decadent too? If you do go off the deep end, swimming in chocolate and wine, how do you get right back on track?

Diet & Nutrition Consultant, Chazz Weaver has over 30 years of experience helping ordinary people reach their health and fitness goals with practical strategies, featured on 20/20, Fox News. Founder of ChazzLive.com



STEVE EVANS - "THE MOVIE GUY"

GREAT MOVIES OPENING THIS WEEKEND AND BOX OFFICE PREDICTIONS AND HOPES. FIND OUT WHAT MOVIES ARE WORTH YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY. GET SET FOR THE WEEKEND.