Spielwarenmesse 2019
SPIELWARENMESSE 30 January – 3 February, 2019 Nuremberg Exhibition Center, Germany www.spielwarenmesse.de
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uremburg toy fair is celebrating its 70th year in 2019. The sixday show is billed as the place where ‘international toy markets come together’ and is key for European party retailers looking to be ahead of the game in 2019. Over 260 exhibitors from over 34 different countries will be showcasing their latest lines in Hall 9 – which is dedicated to the wide-ranging festival,
carnival and fireworks market. A new promotion area, dubbed Showtime, will also be launching this year, playing host to a targeted programme of events each day. A catwalk show will take place three times a day, while other innovations from the sector will be shown in their best light during hands-on demonstrations. Here’s a look at what else is in store.
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■ Bristol Novelty
2019 will be the first year that Bristol Novelty has its own stand at Nuremberg. This is +44 lnov a to bris huge achievement as the company moves forward to provide retailers with more choice. New wigs will be a prominent feature, providing something different for in-store wig walls and Fun Flatables will also be making their debut – these take the standard inflatable costume and ‘blow it up’ to the next level. The 8ft tall baby suits are perfect for gender reveal parties! Carnival costumes will be prominent on the stand as well, with a range of circus-themed costumes. It’s going to be a special year for Bristol Novelty and we welcome you to be part of it
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■B oland Party Nuremberg offers party retailers the opportunity to find exclusive products that competitors do not have and is the largest offering of party products in Europe under one roof. Boland will be launching its 2019 catalogue with a huge range of new product, including a number of new themes with an emphasis on disposable tableware and party decorations. Accessories are a big part of Boland’s dress-up range and the new launch is not short of new ideas and products. The stand will be dressed in a Western theme including a bar and jail, depending on how visitors behave!
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■ Delights Direct The Delights Direct team is excited about meeting new customers at the show. “The last three years has been really good for that, but it’s also great to say hello to some familiar clients too,” says account manager Stuart Wheeler. “A much later carnival should be really good for footfall this year.” Delights Direct will have an extensive range of costumes and accessories for Carnival, including the very popular PJ masks outfits.
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■C arnival Toys Carnival Toys will be presenting a selection of the year’s forthcoming novelties at the show and invites both existing and new customers to visit the stand, where of course the team also serves Italian espresso coffee! For 2019 Carnival Toys will be making sure it offers retailers something different, to give them a point of difference in turn. The Italian production becomes a real selling point here as Italy is the spiritual ‘home’ of Carnival in Europe, making Carnival Toys the perfect supplier for these lines. An in-house production facility produces the high quality costumes, wigs, masks, confetti and streamers.
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■ Amscan Amscan will be showing a number of exciting new licensed ranges including toy favourite Nerf partyware and balloons, well as Enchantimals and more. New everyday party designs include Rainbow and Cloud and Tepee and Tomahawk from the Riethmüller brand collection. The stand will also include new foil balloon designs by Anagram, including the must-see Ombre Orbz. There will also be a fantastic selection of new carnival and Halloween costumes and accessories available to view, showcasing the latest dress-up trends and styles.
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