Pop culture meets a sense of wellbeing: inspiring ToyTrends for Spielwarenmesse 2025

• Two new trends: 'Anime & Friends' and 'Healthy Heroes'
• Perfect position: new central location at Eingang Mitte

NUREMBERG, Germany, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- From 28 January to 1 February 2025, Nuremberg will again become the centre of the global toy sector. The international TrendCommittee, together with the Spielwarenmesse team, has identified two ToyTrends for the coming year: 'Anime & Friends' and 'Healthy Heroes'. Relevant product examples will inspire trade visitors at their prominent position in Eingang Mitte, the central entrance. The ToyTrend presentations at the Toy Business Forum in Hall 3A will complement these with valuable additional information to help with range planning.





Fascinating world of Anime and Manga

The world of Anime and Manga characters resonates not only with children but with all other age groups too. The figures have status with fans and thus have an influence on pop culture and on a vast range of media including, for example, TV, video games, merchandise and, of course, toys. The ToyTrend 'Anime & Friends' displays products and licensing themes for children and teenagers from the field of Anime and Manga. Toys designed in the Japanese kawaii (Japanese for sweet or cute) style are also covered here. Figures with characteristically large eyes like Hello Kitty, including for example a smiling plush avocado, can similarly be found in this genre.





Improving wellbeing through the enjoyment of play

The ToyTrend 'Healthy Heroes' strengthens children in body and mind, uniting movement, mindfulness and healthy eating in one experience. The aim here is to arouse a consciousness of physical fitness in conjunction with emotional, mental and social health. At its heart are products that foster relaxation, meditation and physical activity, thereby promoting enjoyment and good mood. It seeks to strengthen a sense of self-esteem and self-confidence, and to encourage the expression of emotions, needs and indeed fears. Promoting healthy eating habits is a further element of this trend.

Discover and inform

The ToyTrends not only reflect current developments in the toy sector but also pick up on global societal issues. In the freshly designed, attention-grabbing Special Area at Eingang Mitte, the trends are illustrated with inspiring products on individual topic islands. It is a Special that invites visitors to discover and try out for themselves. At the Toy Business Forum in Hall 3A on the Tuesday and Thursday, trend expert Reyne Rice from the USA will be providing valuable insights into the 2025 ToyTrends. Full information on the subject can be found at www.spielwarenmesse.de/en/toytrends.

Spielwarenmesse^®

The world's leading event for the sector – that's the Spielwarenmesse^®. At this B2B event, key players as well as startups present their innovations and trends to retailers from all over the globe, live in Nuremberg. Alongside the extensive range of products, participants also gain a wealth of inspiration for day-to-day business together with valuable knowledge and useful guidance on the market, at what is for them the most significant industry gathering. The event is complemented by year-round coverage of themes, analyses and insights from the multifunctional platform Spielwarenmesse^® Digital and the e-journal 'Spirit of Play'. Since 2013, the term Spielwarenmesse^® has been a protected word mark in Germany.

Fair date: Spielwarenmesse^®, Tuesday to Saturday, 28 Jan – 1 Feb 2025

Press Contact: Scarlett Wisotzki, Director Communications, Spielwarenmesse eG,
Phone: +49 911 99813-33, Mail: presse@spielwarenmesse.de

NUREMBERG, Germany, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- From 28 January to 1 February 2025, Nuremberg will again become the centre of the global toy sector. The international TrendCommittee, together with the Spielwarenmesse team, has identified two ToyTrends for the coming year: 'Anime & Friends' and 'Healthy Heroes'. Relevant product examples will inspire trade visitors at their prominent position in Eingang Mitte, the central entrance. The ToyTrend presentations at the Toy Business Forum in Hall 3A will complement these with valuable additional information to help with range planning.

Fascinating world of Anime and Manga

The world of Anime and Manga characters resonates not only with children but with all other age groups too. The figures have status with fans and thus have an influence on pop culture and on a vast range of media including, for example, TV, video games, merchandise and, of course, toys. The ToyTrend 'Anime & Friends' displays products and licensing themes for children and teenagers from the field of Anime and Manga. Toys designed in the Japanese kawaii (Japanese for sweet or cute) style are also covered here. Figures with characteristically large eyes like Hello Kitty, including for example a smiling plush avocado, can similarly be found in this genre.

Improving wellbeing through the enjoyment of play

The ToyTrend 'Healthy Heroes' strengthens children in body and mind, uniting movement, mindfulness and healthy eating in one experience. The aim here is to arouse a consciousness of physical fitness in conjunction with emotional, mental and social health. At its heart are products that foster relaxation, meditation and physical activity, thereby promoting enjoyment and good mood. It seeks to strengthen a sense of self-esteem and self-confidence, and to encourage the expression of emotions, needs and indeed fears. Promoting healthy eating habits is a further element of this trend.

Discover and inform

The ToyTrends not only reflect current developments in the toy sector but also pick up on global societal issues. In the freshly designed, attention-grabbing Special Area at Eingang Mitte, the trends are illustrated with inspiring products on individual topic islands. It is a Special that invites visitors to discover and try out for themselves. At the Toy Business Forum in Hall 3A on the Tuesday and Thursday, trend expert Reyne Rice from the USA will be providing valuable insights into the 2025 ToyTrends. Full information on the subject can be found at www.spielwarenmesse.de/en/toytrends.

Spielwarenmesse^®

The world's leading event for the sector – that's the Spielwarenmesse^®. At this B2B event, key players as well as startups present their innovations and trends to retailers from all over the globe, live in Nuremberg. Alongside the extensive range of products, participants also gain a wealth of inspiration for day-to-day business together with valuable knowledge and useful guidance on the market, at what is for them the most significant industry gathering. The event is complemented by year-round coverage of themes, analyses and insights from the multifunctional platform Spielwarenmesse^® Digital and the e-journal 'Spirit of Play'. Since 2013, the term Spielwarenmesse^® has been a protected word mark in Germany.

Fair date: Spielwarenmesse^®, Tuesday to Saturday, 28 Jan – 1 Feb 2025

Press Contact: Scarlett Wisotzki, Director Communications, Spielwarenmesse eG,
Phone: +49 911 99813-33, Mail: presse@spielwarenmesse.de

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Pop culture meets a sense of wellbeing: inspiring ToyTrends for Spielwarenmesse 2025

Pop culture meets a sense of wellbeing: inspiring ToyTrends for Spielwarenmesse 2025

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From January 6–8, 2026, Arspura, a premium smart home appliance brand focused on healthier kitchen air, presented its latest IQV™ innovations at CES 2026 and hosted a three-day brand program in Las Vegas. Centered on exclusive technology, respiratory wellness, and user experience, the program brought together experts, product leaders, and real customers to spotlight how better cooking environments can start with better indoor air management.

At the heart of Arspura's CES showcase was its proprietary IQV™ Dynamic Particulate Capture Technology, designed to capture cooking smoke, grease particles, and odor at the source—helping reduce the common "smoke escape" problem many households experience with traditional ventilation. Through live demonstrations and deep-dive sessions, Arspura emphasized a clear brand promise for modern kitchens: Cook freely, breathe freely.

To watch highlights from Arspura's CES 2026 showcase, visit:

Day 1: Uncovering the Kitchen's Invisible Health Threats

On the first day of CES 2026, Arspura kicked off its brand program with a keynote by Professor Francesca Dominici of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (Professor of Biostatistics & Data Science; Professor of Environmental Health).

Drawing on her research on air pollution and health, she highlighted the risks of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and emphasized that even low-level exposure can make people sick. She noted that PM2.5 can be particularly hazardous for older adults, people with existing health conditions, and individuals with asthma, and stressed that preventing cooking-related PM2.5 from dispersing indoors and reducing exposure at the source is crucial for family health.

Reflecting on this message, Arspura underscored its commitment to helping more households—especially those with asthma or nasal sensitivities—cook with greater comfort by reducing smoke and odor irritation, so more people can truly cook freely and breathe freely.

Day 2: Redefining a New Standard for Smoke-Free Cooking

On the second day, Arspura's product manager led a technical session explaining how IQV™ airflow design works together with high-airspeed capture (up to 13 m/s) to deliver high capture performance with minimal smoke escape. The presentation framed Arspura's approach as more than a product: a combination of technology and daily usability designed to make healthy cooking feel effortless.

Arspura also welcomed a special on-site visit and interview from media figure Yang Lan, who explored the booth experience and shared positive feedback on IQV™ technology and the IQV Hood concept—particularly its relevance for people sensitive to cooking fumes who want a more comfortable kitchen environment.

Day 3: Bringing Healthy Kitchen Living Into Everyday Ease

Arspura closed out CES 2026 with strong momentum, earning five awards during the show. To cap the three-day program, the brand invited its first group of IQV Hood users for a face-to-face sharing session, paired with immersive, hands-on demonstrations. Through interactive experiences and practical use scenarios, attendees felt firsthand how the product can deliver "health protection" and "easy cleaning" simultaneously, translating the idea of a healthier kitchen into tangible everyday value.

Passionate home cooks also shared how they had previously tried multiple traditional range hoods yet still struggled with smoke escape and lingering odors, while Arspura's IQV™ performance provided noticeably improved smoke capture and deodorization—making cooking more enjoyable and inspiring friends and family to upgrade after seeing the results.

What's Next for Arspura

Backed by strong recognition at CES 2026 and reinforced by firsthand user stories, Arspura's IQV™ showcase signaled a growing shift toward kitchen ventilation solutions that prioritize both health and everyday usability. Building on this momentum, Arspura will continue to develop smarter, cleaner-air technologies for modern homes.

For more information, visit arspura.com.

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Arspura's CES 2026 Showcase Advances Next-Gen Ventilation for a Healthier Kitchen