SHOW GUIDE SPIELWARENMESSE 2012 ORCHARD TOYS HALL 10, STAND H-13
116 THE PUPPET COMPANY
The Puppet Company is introducing its latest collection of Wigglers puppets. The puppets allow you to put your fingers into the head and tail pockets to get a wide range of movement. Each Wiggler comes individually poly bagged and has its own hang tag to explain how to use it. They can be displayed using slat line, on a stand or simply laid out and so will fit with any store layout. There is a range of six Wigglers to collect in different colourful designs. As an extra detail, each Wiggler is named after its favourite apple.
The firm has also introduced a new
Visitors will find six new products - five games and one jigsaw puzzle - as well as all those launched after Nuremberg in 2011, when they visit the Orchard Toys stand. New products showcased will be:
Rocket Game; Football Game; Dinosaur Race; Rhyme Robber; Teddy Bear Game and the jigsaw puzzle set Animals Four in a Box, along with the 2011 spring and summer releases, Farm Snap,Giant Road Jigsaw, Monster Bingo and Shopping Trolley. Rocket Game, which is Orchard Toys’
first venture into outer space for some time, is designed for children between the ages of four and seven. Each player will have a launch pad from which they must launch a rocket, but before they can do that, they must collect vapour
HABA
trail loops. The colourful game is designed to help children with their counting, matching, observation and social skills.
At the top of their 2011 awards list was the board game Animal Safari which won a Gold award from Right Start Best Toys; the jigsaw puzzle Teddy Bears’ Picnic which won a Silver from Practical Parenting and Pregnancy and Shape Snap which won a Silver from Practical Pre-school, who also awarded a Bronze to Three Little Pigs. Old MacDonald Lotto, There was an
Old Lady, Jack and Jill Game, Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes and Alphabet Lotto, all won Highly Commended awards in 2011. A Creative Play Highly Recommended was awarded to Giant Road Jigsaw.
HALL 2, STAND P-03, E-04
Maps Toys makes its debut at Nuremberg after what has been an exciting year for the company. The Surrey-based toy firm has continued to grow its ranges during 2011 and has many new lines planned for 2012. Maps has tied with US brand
Role-play is high on Haba’s agenda this year and the new ranges which will be on display have been designed to stimulate imaginations and provide motivating learning experiences. There are lots of new objects and
characters joining Habaland including horses, cows, frogs and sheep and a new Toyset on the Land. The set has a farmyard theme and comes in a carry case which converts to a barn and includes tractors, a farmer, trees and farmyard scenery, as well as traditional farmyard animals. There are numerous accessory sets. Haba’s soft dolls remain a popular
line and Yui – a Japanese doll with kimono and fan – is the latest addition and features an assortment of new dressing-up outfits for all occasions.
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Also, introducing babies to doll play, two new characters are Luis and Luisa – blue and pink cuddly baby dolls, suitable from birth. For little girls who already have baby doll Luca there are lots of new accessories.
Little Miss Fidget hand puppet was a
great success in 2011 winning several awards and building on this play pattern, Haba is introducing a new range of hand puppets including Lilli, Matze and Leo the dog. Finally, Haba’s Toy Shop and Play
Food range was one of its best sellers for 2011 and there will be new play food items and accessories. These include a bag of potatoes, salad bowl, garlic, onion and chilli as well as oven gloves, apron and a colour co- ordinating tea set.
Aeromax and will introduce a line of kids costumes including NASA approved spacesuits, accessories and toys. The Marshmallow Fun Company will be added to with the launch of the Classic Crossbow. Load up the crossbow with large marshmallows, aim and fire up to 30-feet. There’s a Marshmallow Blaster for every taste –
KIDDIMOTO
Kiddimoto is launching Kurve Icons. Celebrating the most iconic
motorcyclists, the range will launch with Valentino Rossi, Evel Knievel and the Ben Spies ‘Elbowz’. All Kurve Icon bikes are officially licensed with the rider or family and have the rider’s signature on the side. The Kurve is the ideal vehicle on which
to develop children’s balance and coordination. With a new-found confidence built through riding the Kurve balance bike, kids can quickly progress to a bicycle or small-wheeled motorcycle without the need for stabilisers. Made from Birch plywood and
decorated with non-toxic child safe paints, the Kurve is available in 13 designs including Union Jack, Flower, Pastel Dotty and the officially licensed Evel Knievel and Elbowz replicas.
so kids can squidge, splat and squash their mates with marshmallows and then eat their bullets. The Energy Stick from the Be Amazing collection is also new for 2012. Hold the Energy Stick in your hands and see if it lights up and makes noises to see whether you are electric. Try it with two people, three people, five or more. As well as being fun, like all Be Amazing products, the Energy Stick teaches children about science, conductivity, insulators and electric circuits. Maps will also exhibit many successful lines including Bloco, Toobeez, EZ Fort and more.
HALL 3, STAND B-65
range of Dragon hand puppets, made from shiny scaled fabrics. Available in three colours – red, black and green with gold detailing. These puppets cover the whole length of the arm for added impact.
MAPS TOYS HALL 12, STAND A-04-2 HALL 1, STAND F-13
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