1. Quality made in Germany: Meticulously engineered and craftedin Germany, made in a climate-neutralized production, the Original Stapelstein® products guarantee top-notch quality and safety, providing peace of mind for both children and parents.

2. Versatile Modular System: All our Stapelstein® products form a compatible modular system, offering versatility through endless play combinations for a dynamic and ever-evolving playtime with each new product released.

3. Continuously Evolving Play Experience: Additional offerings like easy-to-carry bags, limited edition colours, Play Cards with curated game ideas, and the Inspire App provide an enriched and enhanced play experience.

4. Innovative Design with the Stapelstein® Board: Innovative Design with the Stapelstein® Board and Inside: The innovative Board trans- forms Stapelstein® Original elements into a dynamic stool, growing with the child and supporting a healthy, movement-friendly posture. Stapelstein® Inside is the perfect addition, a unique system of nested elements that extends the inside of the Stapelstein® Original to a small but meaningful core, reminiscent of the iconic Russian doll.

5. Sturdiness and Durability: Crafted for sturdiness and durability, the Stapelstein® Original element, weighing a mere 0.4 lbs, boasts an impressive capacity to support up to 396 lbs, ensuring longevity for generations. Notably, Stapelstein® stands as the trailblazer, to pioneer expanded polypropylene (EPP) in the world of play.

6. Timeless Design Principles: Stapelstein®'s design principles focus on perfection, timelessness, and combining functionality with beauty, ensuring the highest quality from concept to delivery. Influenced by architecture, science, and art, Stapelstein®'s design achieves a balance of lightness and stability, providing a cross- generational play experience.

7. Inclusive Approach: Gender-neutral and suitable for all ages and abilities.

8. Recyclable Material, sustainable Manufacturing & Safety Assurance: Our products are water, bite, and saliva-resistant, meeting the highest safety standards with patented laser technology. They are non-toxic, safe, and recyclable. Awarded prestigious quality labels and certifications by renowned institutions, they ensure a safe and eco-friendly choice for families.

9. Social Responsibility: As a steward-owned company, Stapelstein® prioritises purposeful, sustainable growth over venture capital, aligning profits with purpose and giving back to communities in
need. The commitment to protecting children's privacy rights further highlights Stapelstein®'s ethical values.

10. Real People: Stapelstein® originated as a university project led by founder Stephan Schenk. In the spirit of ongoing learning, we maintain our relentless curiosity about childhood activity and wellness.

1. Manufacturing: Our products adhere to the highest standards in production and are proudly made in Germany. In contrast, there is a lack of transparency regarding the production location and methods of other alternatives.

2. Material: While alternative products claim to use the same EPP, the consistency and potential presence of toxins are questionable.

3. Modular System: Stapelstein® offers a comprehensive modular system where all products are compatible, fostering an ever- expanding play experience and allowing users to build a cohesive Stapelstein® collection. In contrast, single products lack any relation to each other and cannot be used together, limiting their versatility.

4. Purpose & Giving Back: Stapelstein® operates as a purpose- driven brand, focusing on making a positive impact, unlike profit- driven copycat brands.

5. Sustainability: Our products are manufactured in a climate- neutralised production facility in Germany, promoting sustainability. In contrast, alternatives may be made in Asia, potentially lacking the same environmental considerations.

6. Real People: Stapelstein® boasts a fast and reliable service team in the US, with no automated responses. In contrast, other alternatives may not provide human contacts for customer interaction.

7. Original Story: Stephan, the founder, is the visionary behind the brand's mission and design, creating a new category in the industry. This stands in contrast to me-too brands that merely imitate Stephan's idea without the same originality and innovation.