- ToyFestival in Hall 3C for all attendees
- 21 exhibitors appearing since 1950
This year’s Spielwarenmesse marks a very special occasion. From 30 January to 3 February 2019, the world’s most significant industry event is opening its doors for the 70th time. Over the past seven decades, exhibitors, visitors and organisers have all experienced many highlights. A total of 21 companies have been showing at the fair since its earliest beginnings. The Spielwarenmesse is seizing this unique opportunity to thank all participants for their loyalty over the years by throwing a big party on the Thursday evening.
Invitation to the industry
Commenting on the forthcoming event, Ernst Kick, CEO of Spielwarenmesse eG, states: “We see our 70th anniversary as an opportunity to say thank you to the industry. At the ToyFestival, we’ll all raise a toast to the event and this special occasion.” The party starts at 6 pm on Thursday, 31 January, straight after the fair. Hall 3C has been chosen as the prestigious venue. The guests can look forward to a relaxed get-together with musical entertainment and a delicious spread. The ToyFestival is the perfect occasion for meeting old friends and colleagues and for forging new contacts. Everyone at the fair – both long-standing participants and first-time visitors – are warmly invited to attend. Admission is free on presentation of a valid exhibition ticket. Prior booking is not required.
A distinguished history
The best ideas are created in a communicative environment. This was certainly true in 1949 when four entrepreneurs, who had vision and were not afraid to take risks, decided to establish a toy fair in Nuremberg. “A year later, the first German Toy Trade Fair opened for business, featuring 351 exhibitors and 4,321 buyers. And it wasn’t long before the fair became more international. The rocking horse logo has been synonymous with our world-leading toy fair ever since the second German Toy Fair,” explains Ernst Kick, describing some of the milestones in its long history. In 2002, Mr Kick became the fourth CEO to steer the fortunes of Spielwarenmesse eG. Under his leadership, concepts tailored to the Spielwarenmesse’s target groups have been created and implemented, new halls have been built and filled, products groups have been adapted to changing market conditions, special areas have been set up and an on-trend supporting programme introduced. Every exhibition brings new challenges.
Exhibiting from the start
The dynamism and pace of change in the world of trade and industry is all too familiar to 21 of the companies exhibiting at the Spielwarenmesse. Appearing every year without fail and meeting their customers in Nuremberg from all over the world, the following companies are taking part in the trade fair for the 70th time: Peter Bausch, Beli-Beco, Gebr. Faller, Ferbedo, Haba – Habermaass, Heless, Teddy-Hermann, J. A. Huck, Käthe Kruse, Loquai-Holzkunst, Gebr. Märklin & Cie., Edwin Mieg, Rathgeber, Ravensburger Spieleverlag, Rolly Toys, J.G. Schrödel, Sieper, Sigikid, Tinti, Carl Weible and Wiking Modellbau. Their loyalty over the decades will be honoured at a special ceremony staged by the organiser. Ernst Kick: “Not only theirs but also the solidarity of our other long-standing exhibitors spurs us on in our endeavour to perpetuate the success of the Spielwarenmesse long into the future.”
Spielwarenmesse®
Spielwarenmesse®, the leading international fair for toys, hobbies and leisure, is organised by the fair and marketing services provider Spielwarenmesse eG. The trade fair creates a comprehensive communication and ordering platform for more than 2,900 national and international manufacturers. The presentation of new products and the extensive industry overview provide a valuable pool of information for annual market orientation for 71,000 buyers and toy traders from over 125 nations. Spielwarenmesse® has also been a protected word mark in Germany since 2013. Fair dates: Spielwarenmesse®, Wednesday to Sunday, 30 Jan – 3 Feb 2019