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These are the ToyAward winners 2019

Innovation Price

These are the ToyAward winners 2019

 Innovation Price
These are the toy trends 2019

Ready, Steady, Play! | The WOW Effect | Toys 4 Kidults

These are the toy trends 2019

 Ready, Steady, Play! | The WOW Effect | Toys 4 Kidults
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spielendes Kind

We have to act!

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ToyAward Gewinner zur Eröffnungsfeier 70. Spielwarenmesse®

70th anniversary of Spielwaren­messe’s premiere
Business-Frau in ihrem Spielzeugladen

Women entrepreneurs in the toy industry

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Models in Kostümen

Punk rock at a bachelor party

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Toy Business Forum

Dynamite for rebels at the Toy Business Forum 2019

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Liliput L136130 Diorama

Model railroad manufacturers are looking for new customers

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Spielwarenmesse historisch

“The Nuremberg trade fair allowed us to tackle the international stage”

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Nachziehtiere aus Holz

A child playing is a small artist

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Roboter My First Robot

Electronic toys at the Spielwarenmesse: Tinkerbots has been there from the very start

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Spielwarenmesse Hong Kong Toys

"I never forget the friendly Franconian hospitality in Nuremberg"

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I'm a girl

How an ex-banker wants to let girls be children for longer

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Nature Zoo Giraffe

The trend is going towards organic products

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"The ToyAward exceeded our expectations!"

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Cue Wonder Workshop

Robotics: How children and young people learn to program in a playful way

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Spielwarenmesse 1979

"Even back then, we would meticulously plan our visit to the toy fair."

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Spielwarenmesse Messegeschehen

"The idea of the 'Game of the Year' came to us on the eve of the fair"

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blaues Modelauto von der Firma Schuco der Dickie Spielzeug GmbH

Model cars: collectors’ treats

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Spielwarenmesse 1973

"One thing I learned at the trade fair is just how impor­tant and signi­ficant it is to be polite."

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Carrera World Eingang

"People do not want to be simply left alone in the digital world"

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Spielwarenmesse 1964

"In the coope­rative, the rule is 'one member, one vote'. That kind of thing unites you."

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PetitCollage Stecktiere

Authentic brand for discerning moms

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Historie Spielwarenmesse

"You won’t find these kinds of relationships in any other industry"

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Sandspielzeug Quut Raki in blau und orange im Sand

Quut – The idea that came from the kitchen

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Simba Toys Lizenz Mascha und der Bär

Using successful licensing themes in the toy trade for lifestyle expression

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"Physisches Spielen ist enorm wichtig" - Interview mit Richard Dickson, COO Mattel

"Physical play is really important" - Interview with Richard Dickson, COO Mattel

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Geschäftmann baut Start-Up auf

Starting up: Question­naire for toy industry founders

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Mädchen mit Teddy spielt mit coolem Puppenhaus

Cool and trendy with high-quality design

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Holzklötze und Nummern aus Holz

Assortment diversity with classic wooden toys

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HABA Kullerbue

Why traditional toys for babies and infants are very popular

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aprilkind bei der Arbeit

From sewing patterns to monsters and sleeping aids

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Lego Boost Roboter

ToyAward: How LEGO BOOST became a winning product

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Zwei Männer betrachten Modellbahnlandschaft

How the new feeling of solidarity is streng­thening the model railway sector

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Pilot fliegt Drohne im Sonnenuntergang

How drones are changing the demands in model construction

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Kinder malen Bilder aus

Tactile play is all the rage again

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Crowdfunding

How Hasbro creates new board game ideas with crowdfunding

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Cubetto Primo Toys

Why wood is also perfect for programming

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Bobby car next

The next generation of the Bobby Car phenomenon

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Stylishe Teenager

Interview TOYS: how toy retailers position lifestyle

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Kindergartenkinder mit Betreuerin

Interview Dusyma: education, learning and free play as a holistic approach

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Innovation Virtual Reality

How much innovation does a product need and how much can it stand?

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Kind mit Zauberstab und Hut

Interview with Vedes: experiencing sorcery & magic with magic kits for children

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ToyAward Nominierte 2016

From the product to the Spielwarenmesse

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Mädchen kuschelt mit Puppe

Interview Simba Toys: dolls as a reflection of current trends

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NOCH Modellbahn Zubehör

Interview NOCH: how new theme worlds are inspiring model railway fans

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Plastikmodellbau

Glow2B interview: how the industry is benefiting from quality DIY kits

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Gesellschaftsspiele und Brettspiele

Turning a board game into a bestseller

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Board games category on the up?

One of the clear trends we can see in the global toy industry today is the resurgence of the board...
Spielzeug kombiniert mit Bücher

Interview Thalia: toys are a logical extension to our core book product

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DIY für Kinder

Interview frechverlag: the DIY movement is getting younger and younger.

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Teppino

Interview Teppino: how a classic playmat tells digital stories

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Razor RipSurf

Interview Razor: how passion for the product influences its success

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Busch GmbH

Interview Busch GmbH: a unique opportunity for model railway manufacturers & retailers

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Making Trends

Interview EK/servicegroup: creating new trends is the goal

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Interview idee+spiel: Die Modellbahn-Hersteller sind für die Zukunft gerüstet

Interview idee+spiel: model railway manufacturers are equipped for the future

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Mutter kauft Babyspielzeug online

Interview Simba Dickie Group: Parents buying more toys for babies

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Lifestyle Artikel Spielwaren

Best Practice: how fashionable and trendy articles are livening up the toy trade

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Neuheiten ferngesteuerte Modellflieger

Interview with Horizon Hobby: new technology is shaping the model plane business

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Trends Verkleidung 2016

Interview with Rubie’s: Star Wars & Frozen are the latest costume highlights

Der ToyAward auf der Spielwarenmesse 2015

Interview Scoot & Ride: The ToyAward attracts dealers' attention

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Holzspielzeug Bambus

Interview with Plantoys: How sustainable production creates value

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Neuheiten auf der Spielwarenmesse

Interview with Moluk: TrendGallery is expanding its range of customers
Zapf Puppen

Interview with Zapf: smart dolls, pink and glitter

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Interview Michael Tiesler

Interview with Ravensburger: the future of digital and analogue games

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Interview with kiditec: didactical & educational, both are possible!

Many manufacturers focus on electronics in the Technical Toys, Educational Toys, Action Toys product...
Design for Kids and Toys

The toy designers of tomorrow

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Schreibwaren Staedtler Interview

Interview with Staedtler: Insights-X offers the ideal platform for the stationery industry

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Interview with Heidelberger Spieleverlag: Digital works too!

Technical components already abound in traditional parlour games, while licences fuel the interest...

Interview with MTS: Outdoorarticles keep the sales in shape

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Behind the scenes: KnowHow for the whole toy market

The Spielwarenmesse eG team works all year long to organise the biggest event in the toy industry....

Behind the scenes: how the Spielwarenmesse comes together

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Wooden toys as attractive niche product for retailers

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Interview with Märklin: model railways thrill generations

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Interview with MULTIPLEX: Model construction and the dream of flying

Being close to your customers and to the retail trade is essential in model sport. In its 56-year...

Interview with Liliput: The mood is positive

The model railway is looking to make a comeback. The strategies are all quite different, but the...

Will Hasbro’s Monopoly soon come from the 3D printer?

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Interview with Pegasus: Digital games vs. board games?

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Toy design: the path to new products

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How to wow customers with fashionable and trendy articles

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Interview with WECO Feuerwerk: Playing with fire

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Interview with Undercover: Stationery goes online

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Toy design: From the idea to the finished toy

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Interview with Bastei Lübbe: E-book market for young target groups on the rise

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"Toys are a part of our lifestyle"

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