Only a few days to go before the Kind + Jugend celebrate their 50th anniversary. On four days the baby and preschool outfitting industry meets at the leading global trade fair in Cologne from 16-19 September 2010. As in previous years, not only leading market players but also countless medium-sized companies and small firms present their new products and innovations. A total of more than 800 exhibitors from 40 countries display their product ranges: from prams and pushchairs, to safety seats, children’s furniture, textiles, sanitary products through to toys and fashion for babies and preschool children. As in recent years more and more infant specialty stores and toy shops started to offer toys for the very young, the Kind + Jugend enjoys rising popularity among toy manufacturers...
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Huch & friends: Undercover in Europe

Itchy feet? "Undercover in Europe" makes holiday side trips real child's play. For the new communication game from HUCH! & friends one player disappears into a European country. The other players search for clues – and learn interesting details on countries, people and fellow travellers. Is the Euro the country's national currency? Do you know a famous landmark or building in this country? And is anyone able to name the country's ... .....more

Ravensburger: Arrive safely at your destination with Policeman Paul

Everyday situations on the road: two children scooting along the pavement, a cyclist listening to booming music on his headphones, romping kids on the backseat of a car. Who behaves correctly, who does it wrong? "Sicher ans Ziel" (Safely to your destination) helps 5- to 8-year-olds to observe carefully, identify situations and calculate their own position. If you get it right, you make Policeman Paul smile and he lets you pass through the town... .....more

Dragon Diego Dart is 2010 Children’s Game of the Year Game of the Year

The coveted German reviewers’ award “Children’s Game of the Year 2010” goes to “Dragon Diego Dart” by Manfred Ludwig and HABA-Spiel. This year HABA wins their third Children’s Game of the Year Award and becomes thus the most successful games publisher in the history of the German Children’s Games Award. The jury statement: The perfect mixture provides perfect game play ....
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New play worlds with Oskar & Sinchen by NORIS-SPIELE

The new busy sceneries are wonderful displays of one-thousand-and-one persons, countless buildings and just as many vehicles. "Das Große Wimmelwelt-Spiel" (The Great Busy Sceneries Game) qualifies for groups of 2 to 4 children and promotes concentration and close observation. Each player chooses their own two-sided busy scenery tableau (370mm x 270mm). All 32 picture tiles are place upside down on the table... .....more

New children’s game by Selecta: "Picco Sortino"

With the new "Picco Sortino" by Marco Teubner Selecta tables a new little game for the very young (ages 3+) that makes great fun! Doing so, the game playfully teaches children that tidying up their room can definitely give them pleasure … So much for the educational approach. The unique sorting game for up to four pixies supports their determination to end chaos in their bathroom, kitchen and other rooms. However, they do not need a broom or vacuum cleaner, they just... .....more