75th anniversary of the International Toy Fair – these companies have been there from the very beginning and are part of its success story: Heless,…
Two fathers revolutionized the market for children's audio plays. As a startup, they introduced the Toniebox in Nürnberg in 2016 – and wrote a true…
The toy industry will gather in Nuremberg for the 75th time at the 2026 International Toy Fair. Mayor Marcus König congratulates on the upcoming…
Portraits of board game professionals, from inventors to ludologists, who have shaped board game culture in and around Germany. Read the book review…
Zebras instead of unicorns: Agnawool founder Agna Kurnatowska is banking on sustainable success with DIY felt kits for creative animal figures.
The start-up scene is no petting zoo. Expert Steve Reece knows that unicorns and zebras need thick hides and awareness of their predators.
Smartek Toys – From company foundation to universal genius
Mary Couzin from Chicago is the founder of People of Play (formerly Chicago Toy & Game Group), networker and developer of the US games. A portrait.
Toys and books – does that work? Yes! At the long-established Schweiger store, books and non-books complement each other in an inspiring way.
Start-ups at the starting line: founding, failing, founding again: failures are often not the end of a success story but actually its beginning.
When a teacher and an engineer unite over a passion for playful learning: Discover how CONNETIX grew from a schoolyard idea into a global phenomenon.
Ludovico in Graz will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2026. The games hub plays an influential role as a centre for culture and social interaction.
