PMI Kids’ World just hit a big milestone. 

The growing maker of licensed toys and collectibles inspired by Sonic the Hedgehog, Fuggler, Creature Cases, Naruto, the UFC, and more is celebrating three decades in the toy industry.

Founded by Boaz Dekel in a small office in Tel Aviv, Israel, in 1995, PMI (initially signifying “pocket money and impulse” toys) launched with collectible trading cards before expanding into licensed toys. The company built its domestic business over its first 19 years, first setting up shop at Spielwarenmesse in Nuremberg, Germany, in 2014 and setting its sights on international expansion.

As PMI celebrates its 30th anniversary, the company is now the third-largest maker of video game-inspired toys and collectibles and was the fastest-growing company in the Action Figures & Collectibles category in the U.S. in 2024, according to Circana. Last year, Boaz Dekel stepped into a Chairperson role as his son, Omer Dekel, took the helm as CEO to lead PMI Kids’ World into the future.

Reaching this 30-year milestone is a testament to the passion, dedication, and hard work of our team, partners, and loyal customers around the world. PMI has always been about more than just toys, we create experiences, encourage imagination, and bring the hottest toys to millions. But more than that, PMI is a family, and every stakeholder—our employees, partners, and customers are a part of it. We treat our entire network with the same care, respect, and commitment that have driven our success.”
Omer Dekel
— Omer Dekel, PMI Kids' World

With products now sold in more than 130 countries, PMI Kids’ World is looking forward to even more growth on the horizon. The company is focused on brand partnerships, new products, and strengthening its global presence. For more information on PMI Kids’ World, visit www.pmitoys.com.

About the author

James Zahn

James Zahn

James Zahn, AKA The Rock Father, is Editor-in-Chief of The Toy Book and Co-President of The International Toy Magazines Association (ITMA). He is also a Senior Editor at The Toy Insider and The Pop Insider, and Editor of The Toy Report, The Toy Book‘s weekly industry newsletter. As a pop culture and toy industry expert, Zahn has appeared as a panelist and guest at events including Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC), New York Comic Con, Wizard World Chicago, and the ASTRA Marketplace & Academy. Zahn has more than 30 years of experience in the entertainment, retail, and publishing industries, and is frequently called upon to offer expert commentary for publications such as Forbes, Marketwatch, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, USA Today, Reuters, the Washington Post, and more. James has appeared on History Channel’s Modern Marvels, was interviewed by Larry King and Anderson Cooper, and has been seen on Yahoo! Finance, CNN, CNBC, FOX Business, NBC, ABC, CBS, WGN, The CW, and more. Zahn joined the Adventure Media & Events family in 2016, initially serving as a member of the Parent Advisory Board after penning articles for the Netflix Stream Team, Fandango Family, PBS KIDS, Sprout Parents (now Universal Kids), PopSugar, and Chicago Parent. He eventually joined the company full time as a Senior Editor and moved up the ranks to Deputy Editor and Editor-in-Chief.

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