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John Baulch The Friday Blog: Good Times

  • by Guest Author
  • Posted on June 26, 2026

As we head towards the height of summer, the current bout of (exceedingly) warm weather…

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The Playground Podcast: Jared Wolfson of Blue Marble

  • by Global Toy News
  • Posted on June 19, 2026June 22, 2026

As a kid, host The Playground Podcast host Chris Byrne loved science toys. People who…

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  • Toy World UK

John Baulch The Friday Blog: The Bottom Line

  • by Guest Author
  • Posted on June 19, 2026

As I am still easing my way gently back into the world of work, I…

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The Disruption Report: The Challenges of Remote Work

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on June 18, 2026

During the pandemic, the world became accustomed to remote work. And it seemed for some…

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The Disruption Report: Staying Human

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on June 15, 2026

AI is being touted as the path to efficiency in customer service. Efficiency saves money.…

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Global Toy Industry Grows: Circana

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on June 10, 2026

The global toy industry is not only growing but transforming. According to data company Circana’s…

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  • Toy World UK

John Baulch The Friday Blog: Onwards

  • by Guest Author
  • Posted on June 5, 2026

After a temporary hiatus, the Friday Blog returns to its traditional slot. The good news…

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  • Toy World UK

John Baulch The Friday Blog: Everybody’s a Winner

  • by Guest Author
  • Posted on May 22, 2026

This has been a very strange week for me. Under normal circumstances, I would have…

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  • Toy World UK

John Baulch The Friday Blog: Summertime Madness

  • by Guest Author
  • Posted on May 15, 2026

I  like to see the good in people and companies. Sometimes, unfortunately, my optimism is…

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Tariff Refund Portal Opens

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on April 20, 2026April 28, 2026

This morning, April 20, U.S Customs and Border Protection (CBE) has unveiled an online portal…

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  • Toy World UK

John Baulch The Friday Blog: Ball of Confusion

  • by Guest Author
  • Posted on April 10, 2026

A few suppliers from both the UK and US have told me that they’re still…

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  • Toy World UK

John Baulch: The Easter Blog

  • by Guest Author
  • Posted on April 2, 2026

Editor’s Note: Welcome back, John Baulch! As I am writing this week’s Blog on April…

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  • The Playground Podcast

The Playground Podcast: The Return of the Backyard Sports Franchise

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on March 16, 2026March 19, 2026

Revitalizing and relaunch a brand almost 30 years after its introduction is never an easy…

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  • Toy World UK

John Baulch The Friday Blog: Dire Straits

  • by Guest Author
  • Posted on March 13, 2026March 20, 2026

EDITOR’S NOTE: This week we’re publishing our very good friend John’s beloved Friday Blog in…

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  • Toy World UK

John Baulch The Friday Blog: Stand and Deliver

  • by Guest Author
  • Posted on March 6, 2026

I would like to start this week with an apology of sorts. In last week’s…

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  • The Playground Podcast

The Playground Podcast: Mark Basset of Precisify

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on February 27, 2026March 5, 2026

In the dynamic world of marketing in today’s toy industry, staying on top of best…

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  • Toy World UK

John Baulch The Friday Blog: State of the Nation

  • by Guest Author
  • Posted on February 27, 2026

One of my favourite internet memes is the one featuring a dog looking at a…

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  • The Playground Podcast

The Playground Podcast: Now what? Jay Foreman on the Current Tariff Situation

  • by Christopher Byrne
  • Posted on February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

This is a special edition of The Playground Podcast. In the wake of the Supreme…

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