Otto Schott

Otto Schott – a pioneering chapter of German glass and scientific culture as an exclusive PLAYMOBIL special set

With set #72002 “Otto Schott”, PLAYMOBIL pays tribute to one of the defining figures in German scientific and industrial history. Otto Schott, founder of modern specialty glass research and co‑founder of the Jena glass industry, stands as a representative example of the close interconnection between research, precision, and entrepreneurial spirit in the late 19th century. Closely linked to the history of optics and scientific instrumentation, his work remains inseparably associated with the city of Jena to this day. This high‑quality, collector‑oriented special set was created on behalf of the German Optical Museum and released as a limited special edition. It is aimed at collectors, culturally interested audiences, and institutional partners with an interest in the history of science and technology.

Contents of the set:

- PLAYMOBIL figure of Otto Schott

- Table, books, stand with test tubes, glass sample

- Leaflet with information about Otto Schott

“Otto Schott” exemplifies how PLAYMOBIL translates cultural storytelling and historically and regionally rooted themes into a carefully curated special edition. Designed as a bespoke release, the set condenses the history of scientific innovation into a reduced, thoughtfully composed visual language. In doing so, it brings together historical significance, considered design, and the unmistakable PLAYMOBIL brand world.