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Horst Brandstaetter, founder of the world-renowned toy company Playmobil, was born in Germany in 1933. He joined the family business in 1952, and pushed for the company to enter new markets, eventually bringing the hula hoop to Europe. In the 1970s, he and a top lieutenant developed the iconic Playmobil figures, which hit toy store shelves in 1974. Brandstaetter stepped down from running Playmobil in 2000, but continued to go to the office daily until his death in June 2015. He is survived by two children, and Playmobil is now one of the world's largest toy companies, with $700 million in sales.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day June 27, 1933
Birth Place Germany
Age 87 YEARS OLD
Died On June 3, 2015(2015-06-03) (aged 81)\nFürth, Germany
Birth Sign Cancer
Occupation Businessman

💰 Net worth: $1.1 Billion (2024)

Horst Brandstaetter, a prominent figure in Germany, is estimated to have a net worth of $1.1 billion in 2024. As a well-known businessman and entrepreneur, he has made significant contributions to the service industry in Germany. With his astute business acumen and dedication, he has successfully built a multi-billion-dollar empire, becoming one of the wealthiest individuals in the country. Horst Brandstaetter's achievements and financial success serve as an inspiration to many aspiring entrepreneurs, highlighting the rewards that can be reaped from hard work and innovation.

2014 $1.5 Billion
2015 $1.1 Billion
2018 $1.1 Billion

Biography/Timeline

1933

Horst Brandstätter was born on June 27, 1933 in Zirndorf, Germany.

1952

Brandstätter joined the family firm in 1952. His support of the Inventor Hans Beck allowed the company to begin production on what became the popular toy Playmobil, prototypes of which had been developed by Beck at the company. The 1973 oil crisis necessitated the creation of a toy whose production required little solid plastic; he had asked Beck for "the maximum amount of play value for the minimum amount of plastic".

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