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|This post was written by Elizabeth A. Reid
Nuremberg Toy Fair Welcomes 77,500 Visitors
Thursday, February 9th, 2012
Approximately 77,500 buyers and retailers from all over the world (119 countries) came to Nuremberg for the 63rd Spielwarenmesse International Toy Fair Nuremberg. The share of international visitors increased to 55 percent, which Spielwarenmesse EG attributes to the new Wednesday start date of the fair. Most of the buyers came from the U.S., Russia, and Great Britain.
Most exhibitors plan to return for the fair next year. Of the 2,776 exhibitors, 92 percent said they will come back for International Toy Fair 2013, and 87 percent of visitors said they will attend the fair next year. Additionally, 347 exhibitors presented their products for the first time at this fair, compared to 325 new exhibitors in 2011. The 2013 show is slated to run from January 30 to February 4.
This post was originally written by Elizabeth A. Reid and published by ToyBook.com. For more news, visit www.toybook.com, follow The Toy Book on Twitter, and like The Toy Book on Facebook. The Toy Book is a bimonthly trade magazine covering the toy industry, published by Adventure Publishing Group.
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Nuremberg ToyAward Winners Announced
Thursday, February 9th, 2012
This year, ToyAwards, presented to new products at the Spielwarenmessee International Toy Fair in Nuremberg, were awarded to products that displayed a unique play idea, concept, or creative design, as well as products with material properties and safety aspects. The four categories include Baby & Infant, Preschool, School Kids, and Teenager & Family. The awards aim to provide consumers and the trade guidance on the best new products. Visitors also had the opportunity to choose their personal favorite, the Traders’ Favorite, from the four ToyAward winners. The awards were announced at the closing press conference, and the winners received a prize of 20,000 euros.
The winners were:
Baby & Infant: Mini Micro with Seat/ Micro Mobility Systems Ltd. The Mini Micro grows with the child. One-year-olds can take their first ride on a Mini Micro and convert the roller later on.
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This post was written by Elizabeth A. Reid
Toy Fair Nürnberg to Feature Green Area
Monday, August 16th, 2010
The 2011 Spielwarenmesse International Toy Fair Nürnberg will feature a “green oasis” area in the newly built central entrance (Eingang Mitte) that will focus on the toy industry’s environmentally aware movement. Under the motto of “Toys go green,” the area will focus on sustainability and various aspects of toys going green including material selection, packaging, transport, and logistics. Additionally, the fair team will present ideas and approaches to encourage toy professionals to run their business operations in a more sustainable way.
The Spielwarenmesse International Toy Fair Nürnberg will be held February 3-8, 2011 in Nuremberg, Germany.
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This post was written by Elizabeth A. Reid
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