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
Kids Fashion – Spielwarenmesse 2019
Within its overall range, Rubies is deliberately pursuing a different approach with its Kids line. The focus is on garments that are designed to look like costumes but can be worn ... Kids Fashion - Rubie's
Hossidesign: Morning-management
With Morning Management, Hossidesign has developed a product that arose from a very everyday situation. For many families, the start of the day is characterized by time pressure, r... Morning-management with kids
Carrera Digital: Porsche RSR
The trade fair presentation of Porsche racing on a model scale shows how real motorsport, striking vehicle design, and detail-oriented implementation can be combined on the home ra... Porsche RSR - Carrera
Carrera RC: Power Snake
At the heart of this action toy is an unusual approach: instead of speed or classic vehicle logic, the focus is on movement itself. The remote-controlled model combines elements of... Power Snake - Carrera
Hansa Hand Puppets – Spielwarenmesse 2019
Realistically designed animal figures and hand puppets form the core of the Hansa Creation range. Talking to visitors at the trade fair, it quickly becomes clear why many of them i... Animal figures and hand puppets
Horutsch Ride-On – Spielwarenmesse 2019
The wooden children's slide from Höllinger shows how a very simple idea can be developed into a well-thought-out play concept. The company is best known for its organic drinks, but... HoRutsch slide
Hossidesign: Develop games
Hossidesign stands for play ideas that arise from personal experiences, family observations, and everyday life with children. Behind the label is not an anonymous development proce... Develop games
Carrera RC: Red Bull helicopter
The RC helicopter presented by Carrera combines remote-controlled flying with modern technology and a clear sporty appearance. The focus is not on individual effects, but on the in... Red Bull helicopter - Carrera
Steiff Zotty Bear – Spielwarenmesse 2019
The Steiff Zotty Bear is one of those figures that is closely linked to the history of the brand. At the toy fair, it is not presented as a mere nostalgia object, but as a delibera... Zotty bear - Steiff
Pustefix soap bubbles: Bubblegator
Pustefix soap bubbles have been one of the best-known outdoor play ideas for decades. Hardly any other product is so closely associated with movement, lightness, and spontaneous fu... Pustefix Bubblegator
Showtime: Rubies Costume fashion show
With Rubies Showtime at the toy fair, Rubies deliberately focused on staging rather than simply presenting its products. Instead of static displays, selected themed worlds were sho... Showtime: Costume fashion show
Slimy: Fluffy and Hybrid
Slimy is one of those play materials that many visitors immediately associate with their own childhood. At the trade fair, however, it is clear that the brand has not stood still f... Slimy: Fluffy and Hybrid
Slimy Dough Genius – Spielwarenmesse 2019
Slimy modeling clay expands the well-known Slimy range with a significantly more malleable material type. In contrast to classic slime variants, the focus here is less on pulling o... Slimy: Dough Genius
Steiff: National Geographic
At the toy fair, Steiff wild animals represent not only high-quality plush toys, but also a clear statement. The focus of the presentation is a new partnership with which Steiff is... National Geographic - Steiff
Carrera RC: Super Mario Scooter
Transforming well-known characters into movable RC products requires a different approach than classic vehicles. In this case, the focus is not on technology, but on immediate fun ... Super Mario Scooter
Ludwig Köppen: Penta Ludea
Penta Ludea is not a classic board game with interchangeable origins. Behind the game lies a very personal story, linked to a long journey back to life. It was developed by Ludwig ... Strategy game Penta Ludea
Carrera Slot Car Track: Racing, Technology and Models
The Carrera slot car track has always operated on a clear principle: control your speed, take the bends cleanly, win the duel. A motorsport duel in the living room with a slot car track
eBall 360° riding on the ball
"What is that? We have to go there" - that was the spontaneous reaction of our Messe.TV team led by presenter Klas Bömcke at the Spielwarenmesse 2016 in Nuremberg. And it is - the ... eBall 360° riding on the ball
Carrera RC Vehicles – Copter, Turnator and Buggy
The Carrera brand has stood for speed on the racetrack for decades. However, a look at current developments shows that the range has expanded significantly. RC vehicles on land, on water and in the air
Lego Technic Bucket Wheel Excavator Model with Functions
Lego Technic is officially aimed primarily at children and young people aged between seven and 16. At the same time, the range has long since become appealing to older users as wel... Construction set with 3,927 pieces – engineering, mechanics and patience
Playmobil new releases featuring a football stadium and a cruise ship
The Spielwarenmesse demonstrates year after year just how much classic play concepts can be developed further. At Playmobil, too, it is clear that familiar characters and worlds ar... From sporting concepts to classic fairy-tale worlds
Jazwares’ interactive soft toys and robots
At the International Spielwarenmesse in Nuremberg, Jazwares demonstrates just how much toys are evolving between classic forms and new technology. Toys bridging the gap between classic design and new technology
John Spielwaren: Balls and Licensed Products Range
The Spielwarenmesse regularly brings together companies that have established themselves in the market over decades. The family-run business John is one such stalwart. Over 50 years of play and sports balls
Käthe Kruse - Play dolls + cuddly toys
Messe.TV meets Tobias Vorbach, Managing Director of Käthe Kruse, today at the Spielwarenmesse 2016 in Nuremberg. Presenter Klas Bömecke sets off to find out what's new at the stand... Käthe Kruse - Play dolls + cuddly toys
LEGO City and Duplo Novelties 2016
Messe.TV dives into the world of LEGO at the Spielwarenmesse 2016. LEGO City with a volcano expedition and everything that goes with it, a fire department world and many other real... LEGO City and Duplo Novelties 2016
Lego Nexo Knights combines play with a digital app
The Spielwarenmesse regularly demonstrates the direction in which the toy market is heading. In conversation with Lego, it becomes clear that classic building concepts are increasi... Lego between physical and digital play
Lego Star Wars models and sets with features
Star Wars is one of the most eye-catching licensed themes at the Spielwarenmesse. For Lego, however, this is not a short-lived trend, but has been an integral part of the range for... The Force Awakens in the children’s bedroom
Razor RipSurf Board for a surfing sensation on the street
At the Spielwarenmesse, Razor is showcasing a product that deliberately positions itself between familiar modes of movement. Board design with two movable platforms
Nuremberg Toy Fair showcases trends in the toy market
The Nuremberg Toy Fair is one of those events where sheer scale speaks for itself. Crowded aisles, lively discussions, international exhibitors and a virtually endless variety of p... One million products and around 75,000 new items
Robotics construction kit with modules and Powerbrain
A construction kit that introduces children to robotics at an early age is the centrepiece of Tinkerbots’ presentation at the Spielwarenmesse. Construction kit for robots, vehicles or mechanical structures
Wonder Tech - Drone with GoPro camera
Drones are finding their way into more and more of our lives, so of course they should not be missing at the 2016 toy fair in Nuremberg. Wonder Tech has opted for a very high-quali... Wonder Tech - Drone with GoPro camera
Deuter Backpacks – Outdoor 2017
When it comes to backpacks, Deuter stands for experience and tradition. This year there are a lot of new products from the backpack specialist. Trade fair TV presenter Petra Nérett... Deuter Backpacks
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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