Veteran collectors know that after the holidays, many diecast manufacturers start to get their ducks in a row and prepare for the multitude of trade shows that occur around the world. Several open in January, but the grand daddy of all shows, the Spielwarenmesse, opens this year on February 1st in Nuremberg, Germany. Occasionally, we get a glimpse of what will be on display at some of the smaller shows, such as the Hong Kong Toys and Game Fair which begins on January 9th. Anyway, if you are curious about some of the upcoming trade shows, check out our Calendar of Events page, which shows when each one is scheduled to open and run.