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Instead of taking place from Wednesday to Sunday as it has traditionally, the 2024 show will run from Tuesday to Saturday. The decision was made in response to the annual footfall analysis and the survey conducted with exhibitors and visitors.

The survey revealed that the majority of participants agreed that the Sunday was unsuitable. The conclusion was drawn by participants from both Germany and internationally.

Christian Ulrich, spokesperson of the executive board at Spielwarenmesse, commented: “In addition, many attendees expressed a preference for an additional day during the week. At the same time, we’re sticking to the Saturday after listening to the needs of our specialist retailers, who continue

Balloon Museum presents Pop air in Madrid

The first exhibition dedicated to inflatable art, has now opened in Casa de Campo in Madrid.

Having made its debut in Rome, then Paris and Milan, the exhibition will run in Madrid until 23 July, Gemar is the official balloon partner for the event for the fourth time.

to play an important role.”

Instead of taking place from Wednesday to Sunday as it has traditionally, the 2024 show will run from Tuesday to Saturday. The decision was made in response to the annual footfall analysis and the survey conducted with exhibitors and visitors.

Instead of taking place from Wednesday to Sunday as it has traditionally, the 2024 show will run from Tuesday to Saturday. The decision was made in response to the annual footfall analysis and the survey conducted with exhibitors and visitors.

Instead of taking place from Wednesday to Sunday as it has traditionally, the 2024 show will run from Tuesday to Saturday. The

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Pop Air was created by a range of balloon artists from around the world, including Studio Eness, Plastique Fantastique, Karina Smigla-Bobinski, Architects of Air, Cyril Lancelin, Hyperstudio, Pepper’s Ghost, Pneuhaus & Bike Powered Events, Motorefisico, Quiet Ensemble, and many more.

Visitors will find themselves at the centre of the exhibition with a new way of participating and features which create opportunities for interaction and connection where visitors can immerse themselves in the exhibition.

The exhibition is planned to visit New York, London, LA, Barcelona and more in coming months. Above: decision was made in response to the annual footfall analysis and the survey conducted with exhibitors and visitors.

Instead of taking place from Wednesday to Sunday as it has traditionally, the 2024 show will run from Tuesday to Saturday. The decision was made in response to the annual footfall analysis and the survey conducted with exhibitors and visitors.

Disguise extends rights for Bendy licence

The multi-year partnership with Rooster Teeth and Joey Drew Studios will see Jakks and Disguise design, develop and manufacture toys, costumes and accessories from autumn 2023.

Disguise first launched Bendy and the Ink Machine costumes in North America in 2018 and saw great success with the horrorgaming themed Halloween costumes for several years. Jakks is now joining the mix with master toy rights and the company wide rights are being expanded to include worldwide distribution.

Bendy and the Ink Machine and Bendy and the Dark Revival are puzzle action horror games, created by Joey Drew Studios, which boast a unique cartoon atmosphere and intense and frightening storylines. The Bendy fanbase is a passionate global audience that loves the cartoon characters.

“Jakks and Disguise have an incredibly robust portfolio of video game licences and costume lines. Bendy was Disguise’s first product line for episodic horror,” said Virginia Reneau, svp of licensing for Jakks and Disguise.

“We were very excited to see the fans new and old show up to retail to dress up as their favourite Bendy character for Halloween and we are so happy to continue to extend this brand into our toy line as well.”