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LumiGalaxy massage chair with light therapy and AI
LumiGalaxy massage chair with light therapy and AI
Massage chairs are no longer confined to spa areas or wellness hotels. Modern models increasingly combine medical knowledge, digital technologies and multisensory approaches.
Outdoor game Guess Who? and Tetris Tumble from Buffalo
Outdoor game Guess Who? and Tetris Tumble from Buffalo
Large-format games have been one of the more striking trends in the leisure sector for several years. What used to be a classic table game played in the living room now often appears in a much larger form – for garden parties, events or pub...
Beanie Bouncer toys from Ty for exercise and fun
Beanie Bouncer toys from Ty for exercise and fun
Toys don't have to be complex to delight children. Sometimes a simple idea is enough – if it's well executed. The Beanie Bouncer toys from Ty follow exactly this principle.
Bamboo sala pavilion for gardens and lounges from Urban Bamboo
Bamboo sala pavilion for gardens and lounges from Urban Bamboo
For many people, the idea of a shady retreat in their own garden is closely linked to holiday memories. This is exactly where Urban Bamboo comes in.
Rail Cube building block system with magnetic train for children
Rail Cube building block system with magnetic train for children
Toys that combine construction principles with technical concepts are among the segments experiencing particularly dynamic growth in the international toy market. The Rail Cube monorail system follows precisely this approach.
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Flamero wood-fired oven: bread, pizza, tarte flambée + barbecue
Flamero wood-fired oven: bread, pizza, tarte flambée + barbecue
The Flamero wood-fired oven combines several functions in one appliance and is aimed at users who want to combine classic wood-fired cooking with modern flexibility.
Toniebox 2 with Pokémon figures for children
Toniebox 2 with Pokémon figures for children
For several years now, the Toniebox has been one of the most successful audio play systems for children. With the new collaboration between tonies and Pokémon, the concept now includes another well-known brand.
Design in Beton manufactures custom-made furniture from concrete
Design in Beton manufactures custom-made furniture from concrete
Concrete has been regarded as a robust, functional material in construction for decades. In recent years, however, the material has also established itself in furniture design. One example of this is the company Design in Beton from Emsland...
AI between bubble and long-term potential
AI between bubble and long-term potential
It sounds contradictory, but it hits the nail on the head in the current debate. Artificial intelligence is considered both a fundamental technology of the future and an overheated market. If you take a closer look, you will see that these ...
USS Enterprise with Top Gun licence from Cobi
USS Enterprise with Top Gun licence from Cobi
The USS Enterprise from Cobi is more than just another building block set. With 6,100 pieces, four Nano Jets and an official Top Gun licence, it marks the culmination of a series that has established itself internationally in recent years.
Squishmallows as a global brand universe
Squishmallows as a global brand universe
Squishmallows will soon be celebrating their tenth anniversary. What began as a plush toy line has developed into an international lifestyle brand under the umbrella of Jazwares.
Living in a small space: Tiny house vs. houseboat
Living in a small space: Tiny house vs. houseboat
There are many reasons for wanting to downsize your living space. Rising property prices, a changed attitude towards ownership and the desire for greater flexibility are leading to alternative forms of living becoming increasingly popular. ...
Loops Lab Board combines music and technology
Loops Lab Board combines music and technology
Loops Lab is a music mixing console that turns figures into instruments and makes bands sound on a board. Each figure represents its own instrument, and each placement on the stage immediately triggers a sound.
Folkmanis Puppets focuses on hand puppets and play
Folkmanis Puppets focuses on hand puppets and play
Anyone passing by the Folkmanis Puppets stand at the Toy Fair in the Javits Convention Centre will quickly realise that this is not about effects, electronics or short-lived trends. The company has been in existence for 50 years and has bee...
Jewellery trends 2026 stand for attitude and meaning
Jewellery trends 2026 stand for attitude and meaning
Jewellery has not had an easy time in recent years. Between fast fashion, influencer hype and ever-changing microtrends, much of it seemed interchangeable, bland and surprisingly unimportant. But it is precisely this fatigue that seems to b...
Shashibo as a screen-free game with magnets
Shashibo as a screen-free game with magnets
At first glance, Shashibo looks like a cube, but behind its compact form lies a construction principle that can be transformed into over 100 shapes. Fold, twist, reconnect – every movement leads to a different geometry.
Yume brings Hello Kitty Soccer Fans as blind boxes
Yume brings Hello Kitty Soccer Fans as blind boxes
At the New York Toy Fair, Yume is presenting a range that combines two global themes: the appeal of Hello Kitty and Friends and the worldwide enthusiasm for football, known as soccer in some markets.
Brio Flora: a new game for children
Brio Flora: a new game for children
At the New York Toy Fair, Flora is being presented as a product that is more than just another addition to Brio's range. The concept is new, having been launched in Europe just a few months ago in autumn, and is set to be introduced to the ...
Discover Wild Republic Snuggleluvs and Poppykins
Discover Wild Republic Snuggleluvs and Poppykins
When you enter the Wild Republic stand, you quickly realise that this is not just about soft toys. Snuggleluvs and Poppykins represent a toy concept that combines weight, haptics and conscious design.
Carrera Hybrid combines slot car racing with AI
Carrera Hybrid combines slot car racing with AI
At the Toy Fair in New York, Carrera is focusing on a system that is deliberately understood as a further development of classic slot car racing. Carrera Hybrid has been available in the USA since 2025 and, according to the company, has bee...
Ravensburger presents Spider-Man Gravitrax set
Ravensburger presents Spider-Man Gravitrax set
Visitors to the Ravensburger stand at this year's Toy Fair will encounter a licensed highlight for the autumn: the Spider-Man Gravitrax set.
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Primal Hatch Megalodon as a toy experience
Primal Hatch Megalodon as a toy experience
When Spin Master introduced Primal Hatch under the Jurassic World label last year, it wasn't just about a new character. It was about an experience. An egg that appears to open itself. A dinosaur that breaks out.
Bruder innovations for agriculture, construction and more
Bruder innovations for agriculture, construction and more
The VarioCar 2026 series marks a logical step forward for Bruder in the further development of functional toy vehicles. The new concept comprises four different vehicles, all equipped with articulated steering, which not only looks striking...
Schleich expands portfolio in the US market
Schleich expands portfolio in the US market
The US market remains a strategically important environment for Schleich. It is here that decisions are made about which product lines are internationally scalable and which adjustments to the range are necessary.
Spirograph as an art project and Marshmallow Madness
Spirograph as an art project and Marshmallow Madness
For around 60 years, Spirograph has been synonymous with geometric patterns, gears and interlocking circles. The brand has accompanied generations. Now the concept is being expanded – not as a nostalgic reissue, but as a reorientation in te...
Digitisation of therapy practices with software and billing
Digitisation of therapy practices with software and billing
In many practices, digitisation still seems like a project to be tackled ‘sometime’ – until new requirements relating to telematics infrastructure, e-prescriptions and digital processes suddenly create pressure. This is exactly where provid...
Targeted training: internal and external rotators in the hip joint
Targeted training: internal and external rotators in the hip joint
A device concept was presented at the trade fair that has hardly been systematically implemented in physiotherapy practice to date: targeted training of the internal and external rotators of the hip joint.
vocaSTIM Master for speech therapy + electrotherapy in therapy
vocaSTIM Master for speech therapy + electrotherapy in therapy
At Therapro, Physiomed presented a device at its booth that is specifically designed for speech therapy and combines several previously separate treatment areas in one system. The vocaSTIM-Master is primarily aimed at therapists who work in...
Keiser leg press: pneumatic resistance and diagnostics
Keiser leg press: pneumatic resistance and diagnostics
Anyone involved in strength training, rehabilitation or performance-oriented diagnostics will sooner or later come across systems that deliberately break with classic weight stacks. This is exactly where Keiser's leg press comes in, which r...
Manuthera 242 therapy table: working without gravity
Manuthera 242 therapy table: working without gravity
In many therapeutic workflows, it is not only the technique that determines the success of the treatment, but also the conditions under which the work is carried out. Posture, physical exertion and the ability to examine and treat with prec...
Passive regeneration: compression stockings for heavy legs
Passive regeneration: compression stockings for heavy legs
Blackroll is a familiar name to many people. To this day, the name stands for the black fascia roller with which the company has had a significant impact on the field of active regeneration. Originally, the focus was primarily on self-treat...
Fascia work in the therapeutic field and in everyday private life
Fascia work in the therapeutic field and in everyday private life
The application shown focuses on an approach that deliberately sets itself apart from classic stretching or pure strength training. Fascia work and muscle length training aim to develop movement not through maximum range, but through contro...
T-CAGE for coordination in therapy, training and prevention
T-CAGE for coordination in therapy, training and prevention
At Therapro 2026, the spotlight will be on a training device that deliberately sets itself apart from classic strength or endurance solutions. With the T-CAGE, Stolzenberg presents a system that understands coordination as a central compone...
Home training, gym or outdoor exercise
Home training, gym or outdoor exercise
Same goals, three ways: home training, gym or outdoor exercise place very different demands on the body and mind in winter. Between convenience, social control and mental resilience, it quickly becomes clear which form of training really su...
Spielwarenmesse 2026 – 75th anniversary without us
Spielwarenmesse 2026 – 75th anniversary without us
75 years of the Spielwarenmesse. An anniversary that is supposed to stand for openness, industry diversity and international visibility. We would have loved to showcase the latest products from leading brands such as Steiff, Playmobil and M...
Classic glasses with a tradition of craftsmanship from Pforzheim
Classic glasses with a tradition of craftsmanship from Pforzheim
At opti, Lunor is not presenting fashionable experiments, but an attitude. The focus is on two new products that deliberately focus on classic glasses, clearly setting themselves apart from the rapid trend changes in the industry.
Wooden glasses and 3D printing | eyewear manufacturer Rolf.
Wooden glasses and 3D printing | eyewear manufacturer Rolf.
For many years, wooden glasses have shaped the image of a small, specialised eyewear manufacturer that deliberately positions itself outside of short-lived fashion trends. Rolf. has been working with wood for around a decade and a half and ...
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Custom-made contact lenses – comfortable vision in everyday life
Custom-made contact lenses – comfortable vision in everyday life
The requirements for modern contact lenses have changed significantly in recent years. Comfort, material quality, sustainability and a perfect fit are now more important than standardised mass-produced products.
Popular travel destinations: off-peak months or classic travel times?
Popular travel destinations: off-peak months or classic travel times?
Those who love to travel rarely think in terms of years – but rather in terms of months, moods and places. Whether snow-capped mountains, Mediterranean coasts or vibrant cities: over the course of a year, not only do the climate and light c...
Trade fairs, a success story with tradition
Trade fairs, a success story with tradition
Germany is known worldwide as the land of trade fairs. Every year, millions of people from all over the world are drawn to the countless events that take place here. From trade fairs aimed exclusively at trade visitors to consumer fairs tha...Trade fair reporting Germany - Trade fair knowledge, dates & events
