Germany from the view of a miniaturist

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What does Germany offer to miniaturists, both local and tourists?

Also see Bavarian

Germany from the view of a miniaturist Dollhouse hobby history of Germany Popularity of miniatures, approximate number of miniaturists, most popular scales Well known Dollhouse Projects Famous trademark related to dollhouses/dolls/miniatures are... Publications Famous artisans, miniaturists, writers Calendar Photos, web pages, shops and blogs On-line Digests Clubs/Groups/associations Exhibitions FAQ for people living in this country As a newbie miniaturist, what should I know? Where can I find the materials I need? FAQ for visitors Where can I find miniatures in an average town in this country? What are the craft shops called or are there other places to try out? What should I buy as souvenirs? When a friend of mine is going to this country, what should I ask her to bring me?

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Dollhouse hobby history of Germany

• summary of early beginnings in the hobby

Popularity of miniatures, approximate number of miniaturists, most popular scales

• the most popular scale is 1to10 and 1to12 ... also ... and ... are used
• there are about ... miniaturists and doll lovers and there are ... associations: 

Well known Dollhouse Projects

• The most famous dollhouse is ...
• See also museums for places to visit, e.g. Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg

Famous trademark related to dollhouses/dolls/miniatures are...

list local trademarks here

• Ari

• Bodo Hennig

• BlueBbox

• Brio
• Kinder
• Martin Fuchs Tin Toys 

• Mobilia

• Playmobil
• Reutter_Porzellan
• Schleich

Publications

• See also magazines

• 1zu12

Famous artisans, miniaturists, writers

• name of the artisans and link to their home page

• Rita B - Dolls, Museum1, Museum 2

Calendar

Add upcoming events for Germany on the appropriate date. This calendar can be embedded on your personal blog or website and it updates to current events automatically. see Littleroomers

Photos, web pages, shops and blogs

Mini Mansion - list of Shops, miniature makers (who accept visitors), museums and fairs, that deal with miniatures and dollshouses. If you find any information on this page to be outdated or wrong, please contact ... info@mini-mansion.de

blogs german

shops germany

see German for all other pages in this wiki related to this country

On-line Digests

Digests which discuss Germany minis

Mini Scenes and Things Germany

Clubs/Groups/associations

Add links to Germany's national and local clubs here, along with contact information.

Exhibitions

Check wiki photo exhibits page.

List regularly scheduled shows by month and location e.g. September - annual show x, and link to website.

FAQ for people living in this country

As a newbie miniaturist, what should I know?

• In Germany you are not alone with this hobby :)

Where can I find the materials I need?

• Craft stores, toy shops

FAQ for visitors

Where can I find miniatures in an average town in this country?

• from a toy shop
• from a souvenirs shop

What are the craft shops called or are there other places to try out?

Terms used for:

doll = Puppe

roombox or shadowbox = Roombox (maybe "Zimmer")
shop= Laden, Geschäft
flea market= Flohmarkt or Trödelmarkt
department store= Warenhaus, Kaufhaus
crafts=Handwerk
dollhouse=Puppenhaus
miniatures=Miniaturen
toy shop= Spielzeuggeschäft

What should I buy as souvenirs?

• craft magazines
• treasures from local craft stores
• local miniatures, see the trademarks listed above

When a friend of mine is going to this country, what should I ask her to bring me?

• Kinder eggs made of chocolate with small surprises inside
• From a hubby ask Reutter stuff (more expensive and harder to find)

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