Toy Airplanes by Herpa Toys
Toy Airplanes for Children Aged Three and Up – Licensed Designs, Sound and Collectible Appeal
Herpa Toys is the toy line from Herpa Miniaturmodelle, based in Dietenhofen, Franconia, Germany.
It includes toy airplanes made of die-cast metal and plastic, featuring licensed airline designs for children aged three and up.
The aircraft are built to be durable and are designed without sharp edges or points, making them suitable for child-friendly play. Unlike generic toy airplanes found at discount stores, Herpa Toys models feature authentic liveries approved directly by the respective airlines.
The airline designs featured on Herpa Toys are officially approved by the respective airlines, including Lufthansa, British Airways, Emirates, SWISS International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, Iberia, Qantas, Hawaiian Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines and Pan Am.
This approval ensures that the liveries reflect the airlines’ real aircraft designs rather than generic fictional schemes.
You can find a selection of our official licensing partners here.
Three product types for different kinds of play.
Herpa Toys is divided into three product lines, each designed for different play scenarios.
Single Air planes – Toy aircraft made from metal and plastic
Under the name "Single Planes", we offer sturdy toy airplanes made of die-cast metal and plastic, measuring approximately 14 cm in length and 13 cm in wingspan. All logos and markings are true to the original and officially licensed by the airlines.
Pullbacks – with pull-back motor, jet sound and LED lights
Our "Pullbacks" or "Pullback Planes" are stylized plastic airplanes with a pull-back motor. They feature electronic jet sound and flashing LED lights, which can be activated by pressing a button on top of the fuselage. When pulled back, the airplane rolls forward into take-off position. Batteries are included with the model.
Playsets – toy planes plus airport accessories
With these Airport Sets, children can playfully recreate the fascinating activity on an airport apron. Each set includes an airplane and various airport accessories with officially licensed decoration, such as ground vehicles, trucks, apron markings, and more. The components are made of metal and plastic.
Herpa Toys: Single Airplane British Airways Concorde
Herpa Toys: Single Airplane Hawaiian Airlines Airbus A330
Herpa Toys: Single Airplane Lufthansa Airbus A380 "100 Years"
Herpa Toys: Single Airplane Swiss International Air Lines Airbus A350
FAQ Herpa Toys
Herpa Toys are primarily designed as toys for children. For collectors, Herpa offers more detailed, scale-accurate airplane models and matching accessories under the Herpa Wings and Herpa SnapFit brands.
The toy line is developed at Herpa’s headquarters in Dietenhofen, Middle Franconia. Production takes place internationally. Herpa Miniaturmodelle was founded in 1949 and has been in business for over 75 years.
Herpa Toys are sturdy toy airplanes for children ages three and up. Herpa SnapFit are detailed snap-together models in main scales such as 1:200, 1:250, and more, requiring no glue and designed for model-building beginners ages fourteen and up. Herpa SnapFit models are more precise but more delicate; they are not intended for play, but rather as eye-catching desk displays and as an entry point into collecting.
Yes. Pull-back models require a button cell battery for sound and LED lights. This battery is included with your purchase and is pre-installed in the model at the factory.
Single Planes are about 14 cm long and have a wingspan of around 13 cm. Pull-back models have comparable dimensions. Airport sets include an airplane of this size plus additional apron accessories.
Models are available from Lufthansa, British Airways, Emirates, SWISS International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, Iberia, Qantas, Hawaiian Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, and Pan Am. Air Force One and UPS are also available as pull-back models or airport sets. All paint schemes are approved by the respective airlines.
No. Herpa Toys are stylized toy airplanes without an exact scale. Herpa offers true-to-scale airplane models for adult collectors under the Wings brand (main scales 1:500 and 1:200, among others) and its subcategory Herpa SnapFit (1:200, 1:250, among others).
Single Planes are individual aircraft made of die-cast metal and plastic without electronics. Pullbacks are made of plastic, have a pull-back motor, and play jet sounds and LED lights at the push of a button. Single Planes cost €14.95, and Pullbacks cost €15.95.
Herpa Toys are designed for children ages three and up. The age rating is based on the requirements of the EU toy standard EN 71. The line is not approved for children under three years of age.