Dr Bachofer's credo: Children need to enjoy themselves and learn something in the process

Dinosaurs, experiment boxes, Barbie dolls: Children adore their toys. By using them, they build wonderful imaginary worlds. They also learn valuable social skills by sharing their passion. But did you know who develops these toys? SBS reporter Daniel Salg met one of them in Germany.

Leidenschaftlicher Tüftler: Dr. Mark Bachofer, Produktmanager Experiementierkästen Source: Salg

Dr Mark Bachofer develops modular experiment boxes for the Stuttgart-based toy company Kosmos. His products are sold to countries as far away as Australia.

Kindliche Freude: Die Welt als Mikro/Makrokosmos erfahren kann auch für Erwachsene spannend sein. Source: Salg

Immer wieder was Neues: Die Welt der Spielzeugentwicklung hält Dr. Bachofer auf Trab. Source: Salg