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` NEW 2018: 31 Jan – 4 Feb 2018
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`FAQ
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`Here you can find answers to frequently asked questions.
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`Key facts about Spielwarenmesse
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`WHAT IS SPIELWARENMESSE ?®
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`Spielwarenmesse in Nuremberg, Germany is the world’s leading fair for the toy industry
`with over 2,850 exhibitors from 60+ nations and more than 73,000 trade visitors from 120
`nations each year. Admission is restricted solely to companies trading in the branches
`represented at toy fair.
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`WHEN AND WHERE DOES SPIELWARENMESSE TAKE PLACE?
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`The date for the next toy fair: Wednesday to Sunday, 31 January - 04 February 2018, on
`the exhibition site in Nuremberg, Germany.
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`WHEN IS SPIELWARENMESSE OPEN?
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`Wednesday to Saturday
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`from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (last admission 5:00 pm)
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`Sunday
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`from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (last admission 4:00 pm)
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`Registration and tickets
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`IS SPIELWARENMESSE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
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`No. Spielwarenmesse is a pure trade fair, to which only the relevant trade visitors are
`admitted.
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`WHO IS A TRADE VISITOR?
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`Trade visitors are all persons who trade in or work with toys or other products represented
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`at Spielwarenmesse on a commercial basis. The core target group of Spielwarenmesse
`comprises trade buyers. For more details see the definition of a trade visitor.
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`HOW DO I REGISTER AS A TRADE VISITOR?
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`For accreditation for Spielwarenmesse , simply register online.
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`You will receive the login information for the online ticket shop to purchase tickets for the
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`upcoming Spielwarenmesse in early November.
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`DO I HAVE TO REGISTER AGAIN EVERY YEAR?
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`No. Visitors from Germany receive automatically the login data for the online ticket shop
`by e-mail or their permit from us by post at the end of the year.
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`International visitors are also contacted automatically by the relevant representative and
`then receive the login data to the online ticket shop.
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`Have you received a permit until now but in future would prefer to receive the login data
`for the online ticket shop by e-mail? No problem, just send us a brief e-mail to
`visitors@spielwarenmesse.de.
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`WHERE CAN I BUY TICKETS AND WHAT DO THEY COST?
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`Buy tickets in advance at discounted prices. You will need your login data. As a registered
`trade visitors you receive the login data to the online ticket shop in November.
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`Of course, you can purchase tickets during the fair directly at the fairground.
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`presale e-ticket
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`presale paper ticket
`(only available in Germany)
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`ticket desk
`NCC West, Entrance Mitte, NCC Ost
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`one-day ticket
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`19,00 €
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`permanent ticket
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`38,00 €
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`25,00 €
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`49,00 €
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`30,00 €
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`55,00 €
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`Telebrands v. Tinnus
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`WHERE CAN I REDEEM A VOUCHER?
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`If you have received a voucher code for a ticket to Spielwarenmesse you can redeem the
`voucher at www.spielwarenmesse.de/en/vouchercode.
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`CAN I USE THE TICKET FOR LOCAL PUBLIC TRANSPORT?
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`Yes, you can use all public transport services covered by the Nuremberg integrated
`transport system (VGN) free of charge within the tarif zone 100/200 (city zone Nuremberg,
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`Fürth, Stein) during Spielwarenmesse , provided you have a valid entrance pass for the
`fair. Your paper ticket also acts as your ticket for travel by public transport. If you have an
`e-ticket, please always have the separate VGN printout with you as proof of entitlement.
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`VGN tarif zones
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`Visa, hotel, child care
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`HOW CAN I FIND A HOTEL FOR SPIELWARENMESSE ?®
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`For information about accomodation and travel packages see "travel & stay".
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`DO I NEED A VISA?
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`Visas are still required for entry into Germany from many countries. We send visitors from
`these countries personal invitations together with the permit for purchasing an entrance
`pass at the ticket office. Visitors can use this personal invitation to apply for a visa at the
`responsible embassy or consulate general.
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`Please send your request to Marion Weiß (m.weiss@spielwarenmesse.de). Requests for
`personal invitations should arrive by 5 January 2018 at the latest. We regret that we
`cannot process inquiries received after this date.
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`CAN I BRING MY CHILD?
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`Children under the age of 16 years are not admitted. Those over 16 will need an official ID.
`Spielwarenmesse eG offers parents who bring their children to the event a free day care
`center in Service Center West (room Venedig). Toys are available for all ages. Lunch is
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`offered at extra cost.
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`The opening times: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
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`CAN I BRING PETS OR ANIMALS?
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`No. Animals are not allowed on the exhibition grounds.
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`Your contact:
`Marion Weiß
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`m.weiss@spielwarenmesse.de
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`+49 911 99813-88
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`Telebrands v. Tinnus
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