Maker record
Hansa
Hansa Creation is a plush-toy maker known for lifelike animal reproductions, from pets and wildlife to dinosaurs and extinct species. Its range includes small toys and life-size figures, as well as plush stools, cushions and rugs. The company describes its figures as hand-sculpted and anatomically scaled; product materials include synthetic fur and filling made from recycled plastic bottles. Hansa’s educational work connects its animal toys with learning about wildlife and conservation.
- Founded
- 1972
- Locations
- Unknown
- Founders
- Sonja Brandejs · Adam Brandejs
The story of Hansa
Hansa Creation began in Australia in 1972 and developed a range of plush animals based on living creatures. The company’s product line spans familiar pets, zoo animals, regional species, dinosaurs, extinct animals and fantasy creatures, from small figures to life-size models. Its Japanese distributor reports that by March 2018 the range included more than 7,000 researched species and that production took place at Hansa’s own factory in the Philippines. The company describes its figures as hand-sculpted and anatomically scaled, with recycled plastic bottles used for filling.
Hansa connects its products with education about animal habitats and conservation. Its official site describes educational tours for students and collaboration with museums, conservation organizations and educational institutions. The Japanese distributor also describes educational tours at the company’s Philippine showroom and notes that the head office was later integrated with the factory there.
