On the Fourth Decade of Toys Creation
On the PlanToys has been consistently developing its products and activities with a strong commitment to contribute positively to the world.
By implementing best practices and taking innovation of toy-making and design to the next level.
1981
The first company to manufacture toys from reclaimed rubberwood
PlanToys are made with sustainable materials, including reclaimed rubberwood in Thailand. We were the first toy manufacturer to create toys by upcycling rubberwood from rubber trees that no longer produce latex and would otherwise be burned by using them to make toys for children.
1982
1984
The Nuremberg Toy Fair PlanToys
1985
1986
1988
We revamped our logo to match the design that remains today!
1990
We produced our first prefabricated dollhouse, a user-friendly dollhouse that is easily assembled and transported. The PlanToys, My First Dollhouse, only requires ten screws!
1991
We released the Doll Family for the first time.
1992
We launched our first large-scale toy, the Rocking Horse
1997
Our chemical-free and kiln-dried process were refined. In our factory, we use this process to gradually eliminate moisture content from rubberwood and Maintain wood quality – making it durable for various conditions. This environmentally friendly method also helps reduce weevil problems.
1999
2000
2002
PlanToys’ Tower Pounding is the first PlanToys product awarded the Red Dot Design Award from Germany.
Red Dot stands for belonging to the best in design and business. Excellent design is selected by competent expert juries in product design, communication design, and design concepts.
2003
2004
We have been part of the Annual Reforestation Program with Plan Group since 2004. We start an annual reforestation program to preserve and restore watershed forests while cultivating environmental awareness and accountability. In this group, we participate by planting 2,000 trees annually, equivalate to 34,000 trees. Our afforestation can reduce carbon by 19 tCO2e/year. (One tree absorbs 9.5 kg of carbon)
2005
2007
2008
2009
2010
Les Eco Tropheés du Cadre Vie 2010, France, an award given to companies that contribute to the environment.
2011
2012
This project is developed from research by Dr.Mudtorlep Nisoa, the Supervisor of Plasma Technology for the Agricultural Applications Research Laboratory at Walailak University in Thailand.
2013
2014
2015
Statement by the jury, Red Dot Award 2015
2016
“The Jumping Acrobat is a child-friendly wooden toy with a design reduced to essentials and encourages children to experiment.”
Statement by the jury, Red Dot Award 2016
With this wooden toy in a child-friendly design, the game is to make the little wooden doll jump onto the upper blue platform. To do this trick, the children must move the blue bars and discover how to get the perfect result. By this means, they learn the relationship between force and motion playfully. At the same time, the Jumping Acrobat promotes the children’s hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and powers of observation.
2017
We launch PlanMini products into the market to target both children and parents. This miniaturized toy series encourages little ones to enjoy anywhere, anytime, and with anyone.
Statement by the jury, Red Dot Award 2017
This wooden car racetrack for young children is convincing with its reserved design. Only the small cars in yellow, blue, and red are brightly colored, with the result that even the smallest children can follow them easily with their eyes while the cars race downwards. The track with four levels in cascade style is robust and manufactured from natural materials. It stimulates hand-eye coordination, which is an advantage when the children later start to paint, read, and write, as well as gaining an initial understanding of the principle of cause and effect.
2018
2019
We started using natural rubber to produce toys to extend the use of the rubber tree. Our rubber toys are crafted using natural rubber and the safest formulas, ensuring they are suitable for children, toymakers, and the environment. Moreover, the rubber’s flexible properties enhance the play value of our toys.
Initially, our boxes included 4-color offset printing. We have since transitioned to a plain brown box made from recycled fiber with a printed label to reduce ink usage and printing area. We currently produce boxes in 28 sizes and have reduced our box variety by 50%.
2020
2021
PlanToys Toy Library at TK Park
It started in June 2021. Since this time, a total of 1,082 play sets have been rented. TK Park members can rent toys for free. ( More information https://www.tkpark.or.th/eng/page/toy-library )
PlanToys Toy Library in the South of Thailand
We create a play corner at the public library where children can rent toys free of charge. There are currently 4 locations:
1. Chalerm Rajkumari Public Library, Yan Ta Khao District, Trang Province.
2. Public Library, Nuea Khlong District, Krabi Province.
3. Public Library, Khao Wiset District, Trang Province.
4. Public Library, Mueang Trang District.
2022
2023