LET'S BUILD A CASTLE!

During a trip of the south of France in the late 1960s, Tom van der Bruggen fell under the charm of a neglected farm and decided to turn it into a castle.To visualise his project, he tried to make a scale model using wooden cubes. However, the cubes were too bulky to make a precise and realistic model, so he decided to create his own construction pieces.
And that’s how KAPLA® was born: the magic plank
that can build anything!

LET'S BUILD A CASTLE!

During a trip of the south of France in the late 1960s, Tom van der Bruggen fell under the charm of a neglected farm and decided to turn it into a castle.To visualise his project, he tried to make a scale model using wooden cubes. However, the cubes were too bulky to make a precise and realistic model, so he decided to create his own construction pieces.
And that’s how KAPLA® was born: the magic plank
that can build anything!

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KABOUTER PLANKJE

After finishing his castle, Tom set out on a new adventure and decided to share his little wooden plank with builders worldwide. Tom called it KAPLA® from the phrase ‘KAbouter PLAnkje’, which means ‘gnome plank’ in Dutch.

KABOUTER PLANKJE

After finishing his castle, Tom set out on a new adventure and decided to share his little wooden plank with builders worldwide. Tom called it KAPLA® from the phrase ‘KAbouter PLAnkje’, which means ‘gnome plank’ in Dutch.

KAPLA, A HUMAN ADVENTURE SINCE 1987

KAPLA was established in Albi, France, in 1987, and it’s the collective knowledge and passion of its team that has propelled it to become a high-quality toy brand. For 30 years and counting, it has been a human adventure that creates lasting memories for all. The dedication of the individuals who have been part of this journey has been the driving force behind KAPLA’s enduring success, crafting a legacy of creativity and quality.

KAPLA TODAY

Today, KAPLA® is still based in France, near Bordeaux. The family company has grown, but maintained its original commitment to the flawless quality of its planks, and continues to share ‘the spirit of KAPLA’ with those who value simplicity and believe in the power of the imagination.

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