The 71st Spielwarenmesse international toy fair kicked off in Nuremberg, Germany last night with its annual Opening Show.
During the event, the winners of the 2020 ToyAwards were revealed. 772 toys were submitted by 442 exhibitors, which were then narrowed down to just three finalists across five categories. The ToyAwards are a celebration of outstanding innovation in toys that are viewed as a benchmark for both buyers and retailers. New toys from Playmobil, Silverlit Toys, Gollnest & Kiesel, Cranio Creations, and ESM Visions scored the top honors. See video of the winners below!
BABY & INFANT (0-3 YEARS)
- Playmobil 1.2.3 Aqua (Playmobil)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DScjTKRBcII&feature=emb_title
PRESCHOOL (3-6 YEARS)
- Knight’s Castle Ball Track (Gollnest & Kiesel)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6P8VK-tgWgY&feature=emb_title
SCHOOL KIDS (6-10 YEARS)
- Balloon Puncher (Silverlit Toys)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eizeSGIwG9w&feature=emb_title
TEENAGERS & ADULTS (10 YEARS AND OLDER)
- Mystery House: Adventures in a Box (Cranio Creations)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaenFl4eJ6U&feature=emb_title
STARTUP
- Calculix Number Bricks (ESM Visions)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itHty4DdI2s&feature=emb_title
This year’s ToyAward winners are on display at the TrendGallery in Hall 3A. The award-winning toys represent the wide range of products on display at Spielwarenmesse across twelve main product categories.