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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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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