Novelities for the 70th Spielwarenmesse in Nuremberg

Under the slogan “Ready, Steady, Play!” the Toy Fair presents toys that get children moving. Supporting children’s natural inclination to move and promoting their healthy development – this has been part of BIG’s product philosophy for decades. The manufacturer of the popular classic BIG Bobby Car introduces sturdy new vehicles into the junior fleet in 2019. The new multifunctional BIG buggy as a combined baby walker, play buggy and Bobby Car trailer supports a child’s first steps from the age of 12 months.

The sporty BIG Scooter is both up with the latest trend but also comfortable and safe for young riders from age 18 months. The balance bike is a fun way to hone their motor skills and sense of balance, making them feel as though they are on an Italian piazza as they attract attention with the horn and engines noises provided by a sound module. The wheels coated with a wear-resistant premium soft material provide excellent road-holding. The ingenious BIG Cosy plastic sheet suitable for children aged one to five years can be used in a variety of ways: as a see-saw, spinning top, slide and storage place for toys.

And last but not least among the products at the Toy Fair, the toy car maker reveals a completely new interpretation of its toy and design classic of 1972 – the BIG Bobby Car Neo.

As a fun sports product, the red cult car, the BIG Bobby Car, has in the last few decades almost made it into the next category: “Toys 4 Kidults” – as the 2019 Toy Fair theme is entitled that encompasses new products where the target group is principally adults whose love of play has no age threshold. 

Adults with an interest in technical detail are also looking forward to new products from Carson, which brings railway layouts to life alongside the track with the remote control VW van.  The VW T1 Fire Service and German Post vans are steered via an interference-free 2.4 GHz remote control unit. If not being admired in the display case supplied with them, their tight turning circle also allows them to make a few fun circuits on the desk.

Children are equipped for any duty with the classic police-themed collection from Dickie Toys. The SOS range comprises emergency vehicles such as an ambulance, prisoner van or patrol car, designed with light and sound effects to create a realistic atmosphere for games involving robberies, prison breaks or traffic accidents.

Dickie Toys offers a smart toy in conjunction with a classic toy crane. With the newly developed crane, which is controlled via an app, children from age 6 become crane operators or head of their own construction company after a little practice and obtaining their operator licence. Loading and unloading areas are set out on a large play mat where containers and transport vehicles are available. The key feature:

the app specifies loading areas and material and the play mat recognises whether loading has been carried out in the correct place. In the professional mode, problems occur which must be overcome such as a burst water pipe or storm warning.

Zoch has a magical new family game in its range with “Ab durch die Mauer” (Out through the wall). In the spooky surroundings of a castle in which ghosts dance through walls, a rotating game board with magnetic discs under it makes the game not only magical in a visual sense. With each move, ghosts can be shifted in different directions at the same time. Some move by themselves, others remain rooted but the floor moves beneath them.

The French designer and manufacturer Smoby Toys, a specialist in role play toys, has developed new children’s kitchens that grow with the child. The high quality “Evo” kitchen collection enables the kitchens to be adapted to the size of the child. All types of magical accessories add absolute enjoyment to everyday play with the kitchen:  for example pancakes can be tossed using the pancake pan, temperature sensitive pasta changes colour in cold water and there is a realistic electronic microwave with light and sound effects.    

French toy manufacturer Smoby introduces the “Rookie” balance bike, a stylish companion for those first outings. This cute little racer with its appealing design and harmonious pastel colours wins the hearts of children and parents alike.

The manufacturer Undercover also focuses on another form of sustainability in its product development. Products in its new neoxx school backpack brand are both environmentally-friendly and stylish. The textile fibres of the inner lining of neoxx products consist of 100% recycled PET bottles. Resource-saving upcycling also characterises the Active backpack, which currently consists of approx. 15 recycled bottles. The backpacks appeal strongly to 9 to 13 year-olds due to their original design, extensive ergonomic know-how and practical functions. Children can embark on mighty dragon adventures with their new Campus Fit Scooli school backpack in the new Dragons Design. Awarded the “Ergonomic Product” seal of approval, as well as an ergonomic back section it offers wide, s-shaped straps and a comfortable, balanced fit. 

When the film “How to Train Your Dragon” comes to cinemas in February 2019, children can have fun with their dragon friends Hiccup and Toothless in the form of bags, pencil cases and stationery.