Spielwarenmesse 2018
THE SPIRIT OF PLAY
SPIELWARENMESSE
31 January – 4 February, 2018 Nuremberg Exhibition Center, Germany www.spielwarenmesse.de
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uremburg toy fair – or Spielwarenmesse as it is more officially known – is billed as the place where ‘international toy markets come together’. The six-day show is ideal for retailers looking to be ahead of the game in 2018. Over 270 exhibitors will be showcasing their latest lines in Hall 9 – which is dedicated to the wide-ranging festival,
carnival and fireworks market. The show is a truly international event, with Hall 9 exhibitors alone making the journey from over 32 different countries this year. Many of them don’t attend any other fairs, either locally or internationally, so it really is the place to be for buyers looking to find something a bit different. So with no further ado, here’s a snapshot of what’s in store.
■ Fun Shack This is Fun Shack’s third year at Nuremburg and the costume company recognises its importance in the fancy dress calendar, both to Fun Shack and the fancy dress industry as a showcase to the whole of Europe and beyond. As well as its ever-popular costumes, Fun Shack is also showing its new ranges of toddlers, comic, ll 9,-33 a H stag night, children’s historic dresses, Lift Me d B 050 Ups and many more. There will also be special tan 113 20.0co1m S deals available for any orders placed at the show. (0) ack +44 fun-sh The Fun Shack team look forward to seeing
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■ Constri Each exclusive Partybomb from Constri is carefully assembled by hand and is generously filled with quality-tested party items and toys. It is guaranteed to be a lot of fun for both kids and adults. Whether for a birthday party or other celebrations throughout the year, your customer’s parties will have a ‘special bang’. They are great for a New Year’s party.
both regular and new customers.
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■B oland Party “Nuremberg offers retailers a completely different perspective on the market in terms of product and distribution,” says UK agent Mark Brett. “ Yet some may be surprised to see how the product ranges are coming closer together in terms of design and ideas.” Within Boland Party’s extensive and wide-ranging 2018 launch there will be a over 800 new lines and party themes, including Football, USA, St Patrick’s Day, Racing, ‘Love’ and many other new surprises!
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■ Delights Direct The Spielwarenmesse will be a great opportunity for Delights Direct’s loyal European customers to meet the team and an exciting chance for new customers to discover the vast range of party, balloon and fancy dress on offer There are over 20,000 products available at trade prices (including this fabulous new Unicorn partyware range), covering all seasons and all occasions, with delivery to Europe from just two days. Meet the team there and discover what Delights Direct can do for your business.
■ Bristol Novelty “The Nuremberg Toy fair is the place to be if you want to be on the cutting edge of what’s happening in the international party area,” says Gary Vincent of Bristol Novelty. “The toy fair is now seen as the European and international hub of the industry and is now considered to be the tradeshow of choice for UK retailers.” The Steam Punk theme will feature as a strong favourite again on Bristol Novelty’s stand while the Unicorn theme will also be continuing as a popular trend.
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