Playmobil Toys are manufactured by theBrandstätter Group in Zirndorf, Germany.

New toys and product lines are developed on an ongoing basis by a team of over 50 people. Alot of new lines are introduced, some only in limited quantities. eg. Playmobil introduced limited edition sets with the logos of seven different airlines, sold only aboard flights and in duty-free shops. Thanks to this specialism there is now a large community of collectors. Collectors often seek playmobil toys with customization. Most playmobil toys are approximately 3 inches tall. Playmobil toys are usually realistic and especially notable for a fine attention to detail are the life like toys (such as the cars, cranes, fire-engines, trains, boats, etc.). Playmobil toys are mainly aimed at children from the ages of six to twelve. However, many adults own or collect Playmobil toys as they are increasingly becoming collectors items.