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Kinder Surprise Links (concluded)
Germany
Alexander Flach’s Ü-Ei Homepage This site has been around since 28 January 1999, so is exactly two months older than the NZ Kinder Surprise Collectors’ Site. Has a few interesting pictures and snippets of information. In German only.
In German only. Has a good news section and online catalogue.
Collecting Kinder Surprise Metal Figurines Created by one Wolfgang Schloegel. Entirely in English. Includes an English translation of something called the Welz Guide. But the main feature of this site is a comprehensive list of Kinder Surprise metal figurines, complete with pictures.
A German-language Kinder Surprise messageboard, with links at the top, before you get to the main messageboard.
Formerly known as “Sammler-Portal”. Very comprehensive, but in German only. If you click on the Union Jack near the top left-hand side, you will get a machine translation in English, but like all machine translations, it’s pretty atrocious! On the plus side, the site is extremely up-to-date, and even has info on the first Mission Maulwurf variation!
Die löwenstarke Ü-Ei-Seite aus Fishtown This imaginatively named site is entirely in German, but very comprehensive.
This online Kinder Surprise shop is located on Lake Constance. It too is all in German. Includes a comprehensive price list for many toys.
Run by one Andreas, who very kindly made this site his Site of the Week a year or so ago. Specialises in Kinder Surprise dioramas. In German and English.
The German name means “Egg Corner” (we would probably call it “Kinder Corner” in English – sounds better). The site is in German only, and has some interesting info on variations.
Sites like this make me glad I know German! Very comprehensive and up-to-date site which is well worth a visit. But it's all in German, so you won't get much out of it if you don't sprechen the old Deutsch. If your German is up to snuff, however, I recommend this site very highly. This site was the winner of my November 2003 Kinder Surprise Site of the Month award.
A joint creation of Matthias Löwe, Manfred Schreiner and Olaf Ikels. Contains a major Kinder Surprise catalogue in German that you can download – though it will cost you. However, if you click on the Index link, you will be able to get a lot of information online for free. An excellent reference source. In fact, it is undoubtedly THE best reference source for German toys (especially the “Jahrgangslisten”). The only catch is, you have to know German to get the best out of the site. This site was the winner of my April 2003 Kinder Surprise Site of the Month award.
This is the place to go if you want to order the latest SU catalogue online directly from the publisher.
The main Ferrero site in Germany, featuring all of Ferrero’s products, not just Kinder Surprises.
Some interesting info about hand-painted sets and variations here. German only.
A great site with comprehensive lists of German series from 1980/81 to 2003/04 and K series from K91 to K04. This site is also one of the first I’ve seen to have a list of the new “C” series, including numbers for many of the toys and several pictures of the German papers for this series. I’m not sure how long it’s been around, but it is another fantastic reference source, right up there with Euro-Kataolog or the ff-Katalog. As with the latter two sites though, it’s all in German. Based in Bremen.
Run by one Hans-Jürgen who specialises in hand-painted figurines. But he also likes papers, puzzles and cartoon figures. The page has a German news section as well, although this is quite out of date. And make sure you check out the excellent links section - well I think it's pretty good anyway! ;-)
This extremely impressive online catalogue of Kinder Surprise metal toys features not only figures, but many metal vehicles which have appeared in Kinder Surprise toys over the years. I reckon this site is one of the best yet for info on Kinder Surprise metal toys! In German and English.
This appears to be the official German Ferrero site.
In German only. Plenty of information here, including a section about Wonder Teddys, one of the latest in a long line of Kinder Surprise imitators. Another good page contains eBay tips. A particular highlight of this site is the forum, with plenty of discussion boards that cover every aspect of Kinder Surprise collecting. It’s also a great source for the very latest Kinder news, especially from Germany.
Manni und Anne's Ü-Ei Preiskatalog A useful online price catalogue, but in German only. Contains a puzzle game as well. Not updated since January 2002.
Comprehensive site with up-to-date news and plenty of pictures. There’s also an online shop and discussion forum. German-only. You can get machine translations in English and French, but typically of machine translations, the results are substandard. The site is anything but substandard though – it’s very impressive indeed.
Currently under construction. I hope it returns, because it was a pretty decent site.
Extremely up-to-date and well-organised site. Includes a picture of the 2004/05 SU Verlag catalogue, which you won’t find in too many other places. A Kinder Surprise paradise, indeed!
In German only. To get to the Kinder Surprise section on this site, you will need to click on “Hobbys”, then on the picture of the Kinder Surprise capsules. Rolf mainly seems to collect hand-painted figurines.
Entirely in German, this site offers a place where you can buy not only Kinder toys, but Ty Beanie Babies. “Sammlershop” means “Collectors’ Shop”.
Specialises in Kinder Surprise dioramas. In German only.
An online collectors’ shop that includes a section for Kinder Surprises. German only.
Spielsachen aus dem Ü-Ei – der ff-Katalog I didn’t think I’d find a better site for German toys than the Euro Katalog, but this comes pretty close. It contains very detailed and well-organised lists of both German toys and K toys, and pictures of some series. Like the Euro-Kat though, it’s all in German. I was so impressed by this site I gave it my July 2004 Kinder Surprise Site of the Month award.
German language only. Very colourful, and like so many of the German sites, well laid-out and quite informative. Deals mainly in hand-painted figurines and puzzles.
Devoted to quite a few different things, including Kinder Surprises. German only.
This "Kinder Surprise Island" is packed with info, and now has a forum (though it pays to understand German here). The non-German speaker should be aware that they only speak German on this island.
A German-only page that’s quite colourful and reasonably comprehensive.
German only. The owner of this site appears to be a dealer, so the emphasis is on toys, dioramas etc. that he (or she) wants to sell or buy.
This site is indeed a Kinder Surprise wonderland! However, you will be able to appreciate its many wonders better if you know German.
In German only. Among its many features is a “never-ending” Kinder Surprise story.
Based in Magdeburg and run by Ulrich Knabe. Has an assortment of German and Italian/European items.
Yet another fantastic German site (he put up a link to this site, so it goes without saying, really!). Has German and international news, pics etc.
Greece
PCV 106 Rallye – Kinder Collection Run by a chap called Vasso, who lives in Athens. The layout is a little bit untidy, but it’s easy enough to navigate and has some cute animations.
Hungary
In Hungarian and English. The link takes you directly to the English section. Quite comprehensive, but some of the picture links don’t work.
Israel
Concentrates on hand-painted figurines. Has nothing past 1997.
Ilil Ziv’s Kinder Surprise Trading Site This site lists Ilil’s collection from the K95 to K04 series. There’s also a comprehensive photo gallery of hand-painted figurines, and a list of Ilil’s trades. Seems to be relatively new, and it’s certainly off to a great start!
Kinder Surprise Collecting Centre Run by one Itay Merchav. Has lists, pictures, a discussion forum and links. A new site, but one that looks set to develop into one of Israel’s best.
Sofia's Kinder Surprise Home Page Sofia is multi-lingual, knowing Hebrew, English and Russian. Her page contains lists of toys and promotional items that she needs or has spare.
Steve Gordon's Kinder Surprise Homepage There's not much to this particular site, but if you live in Israel, you might want to take a look anyway, if only for someone to get in contact with.
Has nicely laid-out tables and lists of Talia's collection from the K91 to K02 series, plus hand-painted figurines. Not updated since October 2003.
Italy
In Italian only. Features quite a number of surprise egg toys other than Kinders.
Pretty good site in Italian and English. Features quite a number of different collectables, including Kinder toys, of course.
Run by a chap called Max. In English and Italian. The English section lists toys and papers Max has for sale. Some of the English is a little wobbly, but comprehensible enough.
Alfonso also collects a number of other things besides Kinder Surprises. Quite a good site. In Italian only.
In Italian and English. The link takes you to the English section. This is a shop that offers you handy accessories for storing Kinder Surprise and other little plastic toys. These include nice little transparent boxes and albums for your papers and puzzles. However, assorted hand-painted and jigsaw puzzle sets are also available, along with some papers.
Quite a lot of pictures on this site. In Italian only.
Last but most certainly not least for the Italian part of the Links pages. Ferrero’s official Italian site. Lots of animation and sound. In Italian only.
Japan
Features various collectables, including Kinder Surprise. Almost entirely in Japanese, but just enough English, German or whatever to make it navigable. There are some very nice photos of various hand-painted sets.
The site is temporarily closed, as the author doesn’t have enough time to update it or reply to e-mails. I’ll keep the link for now in the hope that it will be reopened at some stage.
This site won’t be very much use to you if you don’t read Japanese, but from what I can make out, it seems to be pretty thorough. The links in the left-hand frame at least are in English, and there is a small amount of English and German elsewhere.
Specialises in Peanuts figurines, and has some very nice photos of K94 and K00 Peanuts toys (but oddly, doesn’t show the Japanese Peanuts figures!), plus Maxi Peanuts toys. In Japanese and English.
Lithuania
The title is pretty self-explanatory. Augustinas Snipas, who runs the site, is only interested in selling toys, not swapping, but guarantees top quality. In English only, but pages in other languages are under construction.
Mexico
A rather unusual domain name, but this does appear to be Ferrero’s official site for Mexico. Covers most of the Ferrero products. In Spanish only.
The domain name is more what you would expect the official Ferrero site to have. It’s right up to date too, with the Kinder Surprise section showcasing the “Coleción 2005”.
Devoted to Kinder Surprises and R & L toys from Kellogg’s cereal boxes. In English and Spanish.
Netherlands
1ste Verrassingseieren Vereniging Nederland Entirely in Dutch. Appears to be a collectors’ club. Some interesting photos and info.
All in English. Based in Eindhoven. This site is devoted not only to Kinder Surprise toys, but to Yowies, Choco Eggs, Mondos, Tazos (or Flippos) and assorted cards.
Gandalf’s Kinder Surprise Page This is mostly in English. Some very nice photos here. Run by Ruud and Henny Attema.
In Dutch only. Quite a lot to it.
Contains Kinder Surprise messageboards and some other info. Entirely in Dutch.
Norway
Based in Sandnes. One or two pictures, plus lists of Arne’s hand-painted figurines, stick figures, puzzles and toys from the K91 to the K04 series.
All in Norwegian. The club has actually closed down, but the site still has some great pictures of Norwegian Kinder items (under “Bildegalleri”).
Based in Sørreisa in northern Norway. Much of the site is in Norwegian, but the Kinder Eggs section is in a mixture of English and Norwegian.
A well-organised and informative site. Based in Levanger. Not updated since June 2002.
Another well-organised and easy-to-follow site with an attractive layout.
Poland
In Polish and English. Based in Warsaw. Has lists of Aga and Radek’s wants and needs, and links to other collectors.
Also features Happy Meal toys. Pretty well organised with some nice pictures. In Polish only.
Run by a chap called Sylwester (no, I haven’t misspelt it!). In English. One feature I like on this site is the variation pics. There’s also an excellent news section to help you find out what’s happening on the Polish Kinder scene. Arguably the best of the Polish sites. This site was the winner of my June 2005 Kinder Surprise Site of the Month award.
Run by a fellow called Macio, who was kind enough to provide a link to this site on his one. Surprise Eggs.com is a site through which you can buy Kinder Surprise eggs (Polish and Swedish ones mainly) in bulk. Macio will ship boxes of Kinder eggs to you wherever you are in the world.
Portugal
Small but colourful site in Portuguese and English.
Russia
Collector's Corner - First Kinder Surprise Site in Russia Devoted solely to metal figurines. A very good source for these. In English.
The official Russian Kinder Surprise site. Entirely in Russian. Looks like fun - only wish I could read Russian!
Skribba's Kinder Surprise Catalogue In Russian and English. Lots of pics, especially of Kinder papers, and good info. But it hasn’t been updated since May 2003.
Slovakia
In Slovak and English. Some quite good pictures. Easy-to-follow layout.
Mostly in Slovak, but some English. Nice pictures on her collection pages.
Only in Slovak at the moment, but an English section is under construction. Some quite nice pics.
Entirely in Slovak. Despite this, quite easy to navigate, and there are some good pictures. Nice and up-to-date, too. Quite possibly the best of the Slovak sites.
Slovenia
Ales and Natasa Kinder Surprise Collection Based in Ilirska Bistrica. Ales and Natasa specialise in hand-painted figurines, papers, puzzles and boxes from around the world. The site is all in English, which is a little wobbly sometimes, but perfectly understandable. Well worth a look.
Well laid-out site, entirely in English. Links section is a bit poor, and news page is under construction, but still, it’s not too shabby.
South Africa
This is, quite possibly, the first Kinder Surprise site on the whole African continent! Pretty good one, too! In fact, I chose this site as my June 2003 Site of the Month.
Spain
Based in Badajoz in the south of Spain near the Portuguese border. Run by a chap called Antonio Barrena. In Spanish, English and German.
Based near Barcelona. Includes welcome pages in Catalan, Spanish, French, English and German. Rest of the site is mainly in Spanish. Quite a good layout.
Run by one José María Creus Ray. Almost entirely in Spanish, but quite easy to follow, and nice pictures of a number of papers. Not updated since 2001, but still worth a look.
WARNING! The site run by Juan Rafael Alcaide (leo.worldonline.es/juanrapi) contains a virus called VBS.Haptime.A@mm. This worm infects HTML files, among others. When I visited Juan’s page, my Norton Antivirus software detected this virus. If you have visited this site, you may have become infected (though if your software and patches are up to date, you’re probably OK). For more information on the Haptime virus, which is a fairly old one and not unduly harmful, but still undesirable, please click here.
Switzerland
Mainly in French with a little German thrown in. Fairly comprehensive.
United States of America
Based in North Carolina. Some quite useful info here, particularly for American collectors.
Because Kinder Surprises are not sold in the USA, there’s no information about them on this site. Indeed, this is probably the most boring of all the Ferrero sites. But I thought I’d include it anyway, as it is the official USA Ferrero site.
This was apparently the first-ever Kinder Surprise site. (Certainly, it’s been around since at least 1996.) Features some cool animated pictures, some Kinder news (including announcements of Kinder Web sites going back to 1996, so rather historic!), and one or two interesting articles.
Supplier of Kinder Surprise eggs from Europe and Germany. They also wholesale their Kinder Surprise eggs at wholesale prices they reckon can't be beat.
Another site that’s basically for Americans to buy Kinder toys, but has a bit of info, including a page for Canada’s 2004 toys.
A useful site to check out if you sell your Kinder Surprise spares on an Internet auction site like eBay. Offers online training on how to sell more successfully in Net auctions.
Go to Page 1 of Links to Other Kinder Surprise Sites
Kinder Surprise Site of the Month
Where to Find Kinder Surprise in NZ
Current Kinder Surprise Situation in NZ
Current Kinder Surprise Situation in Other Countries
What I Like About Kinder Surprise
What I Don't Like About Kinder Surprise
Personal Kinder Surprise Collection
Kinder Surprise Toys For Sale Or Trade
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