Videos and articles on leisure, travel and experiences
Leisure time is a space for exercise, socializing, and new experiences. Whether travel, outdoor activities, or cultural events, this section showcases ideas, products, and concepts that shape and develop leisure activities.
Ideas, trends and products for leisure activities, travel and outdoor living
Geomag Building Blocks – Spielwarenmesse 2020
At the Geomag booth, it quickly becomes clear that this is not just about toys, but a well-thought-out overall concept. The focus is on magnetic building blocks that can be used to... Magnetic Blocks
DUO Schreib & Spiel: App at Toy Fair
With the use of augmented reality and virtual reality, DUO Schreib & Spiel is taking a logical step toward experience-oriented retail concepts. The focus is not on technology as an... AR App Duo
Carrera RC: Nintendo Collectibles, Spielwarenmesse 2020
Carrera RC and Super Mario have been closely linked for many years. The collaboration has its origins in the long history of Nintendo product sales in Central Europe. For Nintendo,... Carrera RC & Nintendo
Carrera Go: Paw Patrol car racing track
The Paw Patrol license has been one of the strongest drivers in the toy sector for younger children for years. Figures, vehicles, and stories are present in many households and pro... Paw Patrol Track
Trends at the 2018 International Toy Fair – Interview with Ernst Kick
The 2018 International Toy Fair was clearly influenced by a changed perspective on play. In conversation with Ernst Kick, it quickly became clear that trends cannot be designed on ... Trends International Toy Fair 2018
Ravensburger Sound Quiz tiptoi Create – playful hearing test
Playing with sounds has always been one of the most intuitive forms of learning. Children respond early on to sounds, voices and recognisable things, long before they can read or u... Soundquiz as a playful hearing test
Steiff Soft Cuddly Friends for younger target groups
For generations, Steiff has been associated with a very clear image. Classic soft toys, firmly stuffed, high-quality workmanship and often intended more for collectors than for sma... Soft Cuddly Friends by Steiff
John play tents with Schleich toy figures for fantasy worlds
At first glance, unicorns and tents seem like two separate worlds. One stands for fantasy figures, the other for places of retreat in the children's room. However, when combined, t... Creative play: play tents and toy figures
Electric skateboard with self-balancing technology from Neon
At first glance, it looks like a toy from the future, but after just a few seconds on the board, it becomes clear that there is more to it than a short-lived trade fair gimmick. Th... Electric self-balancing skateboard
SeatZac beanbag – seating solution for leisure and everyday use
Sometimes you don't need a complicated technical approach to stand out at a trade fair. Sometimes all you need is a product that rethinks an everyday situation. That's exactly what... Beanbag for leisure and everyday use
Micro Scooter Kit – Self-assembly is more than just a gimmick
At first glance, a scooter that is not delivered fully assembled seems to require explanation. This moment of pause is intentional. The product is not only a means of transport, bu... Micro Scooter: Scooter Kit
Jofrika make-up for theatre, everyday use and fantasy
It rarely looks beautiful at first. Latex, pasty masses, uneven surfaces – the early stages of make-up application seem more strange than convincing to outsiders. But this is preci... Professional make-up
Rolly Toys pedal vehicles – tractors, X-Trac Premium and more
Anyone who visits the Rolly Toys stand at the International Toy Fair will immediately see why this manufacturer has been a fixture in the functional toy vehicle sector for years. C... Pedal vehicles from Rolly Toys
Fischertechnik Sensor Station: Construction game with robotics
Play has changed fundamentally in recent years. Children today grow up in a world where digital applications are just as commonplace as classic building blocks. The digital and analogue worlds united in play
Learn programming with Cue robot from Wonder Workshop
The transition from classic toys to digital learning tools often happens gradually. Only at second glance does it become clear that these toys offer not only new functions, but als... Learn programming with Cue robot
Toy pet – the digital chameleon with remote control
It is not always the most complex concepts that remain in the memory the longest on the toy shelf. Sometimes all it takes is a simple idea, a clear mechanism and a harmonious inter... Electronic pet: Robo Chameleon
Racing car with cockpit camera – Carrera
For decades, Carrera has been synonymous with racetracks that bring speed and technology into the living room. At the trade fair, an approach was presented that takes this familiar... Racing car with cockpit camera – Carrera
Recoil as an outdoor alternative to video games from Goliath
When it comes to action-packed games, many parents first think of screens, controllers and long afternoons spent sitting down. The term ‘glorification of violence’ quickly comes to... Getting gamers away from the screen?
Sommerkind Lotti – Handmade dolls made from natural materials
At first glance, Summer Child Lotti looks like a classic cloth doll. But after just a few minutes of conversation, it becomes clear that this figure is based on a carefully thought... Summer Child Lotti cloth doll
Polar Smash skill game from HCM Kinzel
At first glance, little polar bears, penguins and a wobbly igloo look like a friendly scene from a toy world. But behind Polar Smash lies a game principle that goes far beyond mere... Polar Smash game of skill
Eco-friendly soft toys: natural materials instead of synthetic fibres
Amidst bright colours, comic-style designs and ever-changing characters, some plush toys appear surprisingly understated at first glance. Muted colours, calm shapes and a deliberat... Plush toys made from natural materials
Baby bottle with teat – the beer mug for children
What at first glance appears to be a loving joke turns out, on closer inspection, to be a well-thought-out product with a clear idea behind it. The baby bottle combines two very fa... Beer mug as a classic baby bottle
The Deep Nekton play figures: Mag Knight as a highlight – Simba
Simba has been one of the defining names in the toy industry for decades. The company stands for a wide range of products, including classic play ideas as well as products based on... The Deep – Nektons play figures
Model lorry – kit from Tamiya instead of finished product
Anyone standing in front of a detailed model lorry that resembles its larger counterpart down to the smallest component will quickly realise that this is not a toy in the tradition... Model lorry: kit instead of finished product
Railway in a suitcase – compact train layout from NOCH
For decades, railways have been one of the most enduring themes in toys and collectibles. Hardly any other hobby combines technology, design and nostalgia as consistently as model ... Model building, slowing down and everyday life
Mini Flip baby walker – convertible children's vehicle from Wishbone
Anyone visiting the Spielwarenmesse will see many familiar things: balance bikes, push cars, rockers. This makes a product that cannot be clearly assigned to one of these categorie... Baby walker as a convertible children's vehicle
Licensed costumes of superheroes from film and television
When you enter the stand, you are immediately transported into a familiar world of images. Hulk, Yoda, Batman and the characters from The Incredibles are examples of a range that f... Iconic superheroes as costumes
Children's products from changing bags to school bags
Children's products that are used every day have to meet different requirements than classic toys. The focus is on function, durability and a design that is accepted by children. T... Children's products suitable for everyday use
Kullerbü marble run play world: Car park wins ToyAward
A good toy can often be recognised by the fact that children not only discover a single function, but constantly find new ways to use it. The Kullerbü car park demonstrates precise... Ball track play world: Kullerbü car park
Creative play objects without a fixed function – Moluk
It's raining outside, but there's immediate movement at the exhibition stand. There are no classic play figures, no clear role models, no explanatory signs in front of the table. I... The principle of open play space
Children's vehicles: Robust Dino Explorer off-road vehicle
Children's vehicles have been a fixture in playgrounds, courtyards and gardens for decades. What has changed, however, is the technical complexity of these products. Electric drive... Children's vehicles with electric drive
Hybrid multicopter – copter with camera system from Walkera
Anyone walking through the trade fair and looking at the usual drone stands will quickly recognise a familiar pattern: compact multicopters, short flight times, a clear focus on le... Hybrid multicopter with generator drive
Outdoor experiences and exercise-oriented leisure activities
Whether hiking, cycling, or paddling—many leisure activities today focus on exercise in nature. Exhibits at the trade fair show how companies are developing innovative solutions for active recreation—from mobile courts to self-sufficient living units.
- Modular pickleball courts for temporary sports areas
- Solar-powered houseboats for nature-loving travel
- Camping solutions with intelligent room layout
- Mobile tiny houses for flexible outdoor stays
Travel and temporary living concepts reimagined
The desire for individual accommodation solutions is giving rise to new formats – such as mobile rooms or residential yachts that combine comfort with independence. The solutions presented show what travel beyond the classic hotel model can look like.
- Residential yachts with Jacuzzi, glass front, and smart home system
- Tiny Stay: fully equipped mobile rooms
- Mobile homes for permanent residence in accordance with German building regulations
Play, adventure, and the design of public spaces
Outdoor play equipment, parkour facilities, or nature-themed parks – all of these shape the design of public leisure facilities. Manufacturers are showing how play areas can become more creative, safer, and more attractive.
- Natural wooden play equipment with educational value
- Modular parkour facilities for urban exercise areas
- Inclusive play equipment for daycare centers and schoolyards
Sports equipment and technologies for new trend sports
Padel, pickleball, and similar sports are gaining popularity – both in leisure and club settings. New materials, tracking systems, and modular constructions support this development and make it easy to get started.
- Pickleball rackets with carbon core and soft grip
- Video analysis systems for amateurs and clubs
- Mobile equipment for temporary sports areas
Leisure in transition: sustainability, innovation, and new target groups
The leisure industry is increasingly focusing on ecological and social aspects. Resource conservation, inclusion, and innovative usage concepts are coming to the fore – from hybrid vehicles to floating living spaces.
- Hybrid solutions such as the Sealander: caravan and boat in one
- Sustainable playgrounds with CO₂-reduced materials
- Houseboats with reusable pontoon systems
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