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April 4, 2020March 24, 2023

New York Toy Fair 2020

Javitz corridor outside the halls — Javitz corridor outside the halls.

Javitz lobby Minions invasion — A Minoins invasion on display in the Javitz lobby.

Ravensburger cappuccino — A worthwhile visit to Ravensburger yields a cappuccino.

Stairway to nowhere — Stairway to nowhere at Hudson Yards, adjacent to Javitz.

Nuremberg Toy Fair 2020 Overview

Kathe Kruse booth — Kathe Kruse booth, part of Toynamics, Nuremberg Toy Fair 2020.

Two Kathe Kruse dolls for collectors

Kikadu truly organic toys — Kikadu truly organic toys for infants and toddlers.

Moulinsart Tintin booth — Everyone’s favorite character Tintin, at the Moulinsart booth in Nuremberg.

Selecta Spielzeug display window — Selecta Spielzeug display window within Schmidt Spiele in Nuremberg.

Schildkroet dolls — Schildkroet dolls under the turtle logo.

Schildkroet doll collection — Schildkroet doll collection, still made in Germany.

Toddys by Siku — Toddys by Siku introduced at Nuremberg Toy Fair.

Toy trains and models — Always enjoyable to view toy trains and models at Nuremberg Toy Fair.

Nuremberg Toy Fair Trend Gallery — Nuremberg Toy Fair Trend Gallery displays new and award winning selections.

March 10, 2019March 29, 2019

Ankerstein Building History in Rudolstadt

What is thought to be the original Ankerstein building

A deteriorating Ankerstein building to the rear of the Richter mansion

An Ankerstein manufacturing building in Rudolstadt with a spiral stair tower

Some of the original Ankerstein buildings on the corner in Rudolstadt

The Richter mansion still stands in Rudolstadt

An ornate doorway inside the Richter mansion

Ankerstein began in the 1880 and with various disruptions, has been in business since then. Started in Rudolstadt Germany and still there today. The classic stone blocks are little changed since the beginning.

March 4, 2019March 29, 2019

Heidecksburg Castle in Rudolstadt

The Heidecksburg castle on the ridge above Rudolstadt market square

Within the Heidecksburg castle compound

Ballroom inside Heidecksburg castle

February 26, 2019March 29, 2019

Anchor Stone Manufacturing in Rudolstadt

The outside of the Anchor Stone factory in Rudolstadt

Where Anchor Stones are mixed from sand, chalk, linseed oil, and pigment

The factory press room for stone blocks

Pressing Anchor Stones by hand

Each stone block has a stainless steel die for the pressing process

Each wooden stone block set is packed by hand

Anchor Stone manufacturing is not too distant from 100 years ago. You can still buy the stones today.