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A Morning Walk Through Nuremberg

Sun rising over the Pegnitz — The sun lights the architecture next to the Pegnitz.

The Weißgerbergasse in the morning — The Weißgerbergasse is deserted in the morning.

View from the Albrecht Dürer Haus — View from the Albrecht Dürer Haus across the plaza.

From the pedestrian tunnel under the Burggarten — From the pedestrian tunnel under the Burggarten.

The Neutorturm — The Neutorturm peeks from behind a residence.

Pedestrian suspension bridge across the Pegnitz — Pedestrian suspension bridge across the Pegnitz – Kettensteg.

February 12, 2023March 24, 2023

Post Covid Nuremberg Toy Fair 2023

Nuremberg 2023 entrance — The entrance to the Nuremberg Toy Fair interestingly enough, advertising the dates for 2024.

Nuremberg 2023 Käthe Kruse — Within the Toynamics booth. Käthe Kruse has a much diminished display.

Nuremberg 2023 Siku — Siku continues to innovate and grow with new products.

Nuremberg 2023 Trefl puzzles — Puzzles were a big seller during the pandemic, here Trefl show there larger series.

Nuremberg 2023 Selecta Spielzeug — The Schmidt Spiel booth has a display area for Selecta Spielzeug.

Nuremberg 2023 train display — Nuremberg 2023 train display in a much consolidated train and model area.

Nuremberg 2023 Cuboro award winner — The Cuboro wooden marble run design book is an award winner.

Nuremberg 2023 Jaba Daba Do — The muted green, pink, yellow, blue, and gray colors were in style many places.

Nuremberg 2023 Beleduc Friedrich Fröbel — Beleduc introduces an old design of Friedrich Fröbel that is becoming popular in elementary education.

Nuremberg 2023 Hall 3A — Elevated view over Hall 3A at Spielwarenmesse 2023.

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.