The new millennium indeed set new standards for the German miniature scene: In June 2000, when the international "1zu12-fair" in Soest / Westphalia was born, nobody really knew, if the public would at last honour the efforts of the 70 exhibitors who shared the premiere's risk and acted as godfathers and -mothers to the baby. But at once this new fair became a very special event with a very friendly atmosphere. Well reputed all over the world the child has grown quickly. In May 2003 the "1zu12-fair" could already celebrate its birthday party with about 130 traders, craftspeople and artisans from all over Europe. The fourth "1zu12" had far more than thousand visitors. And although only four years young, the "1zu12" became the biggest miniatures fair in Germany.