Press Release

Gone are the days of boring wooden train tracks – Yamba is here to play!

Manufactured with Swiss precision using the injection molding process, Yamba offers fun for the whole family. Thanks to patented track connectors and a rolling wooden cylinder, all HELIX sets are even awarded the “spiel gut®” seal of approval.

Grandparents and parents may have loved wooden train sets, but does your grandchild find them too boring? That’s where Yamba comes in! With innovative connectors, entirely new play possibilities are unlocked.

Yamba connects popular building blocks and wooden tracks with patented new track connectors. A simple circular track quickly transforms into the multi-story spiral track "Helix" or even a roller coaster. The design possibilities are virtually limitless: with a few adjustments, the train set becomes a marble run. And because Yamba allows for complex elevated tracks, wooden train sets become fascinating for the whole family. Both young and old enjoy playing!

Yamba remains engaging even for children who have outgrown the age range for DUPLO® and BRIO®. While interest in DUPLO® blocks and BRIO® wooden tracks wanes around age six, Yamba keeps kids entertained for an additional two to three years. Collaborative building bridges age groups, and even adults enjoy constructing with Yamba.

As a small Swiss family business, Yamba consciously goes against the tide of electronic toys and passionately embraces a classic: innovative connectors for wooden train sets—analog, straightforward, child-safe, and environmentally friendly, patented and sustainable.

Yamba pieces are building blocks for discovery, experience, and development. A toy that, like a good book, sparks the imagination and continually surprises. In the hands of children, Yamba pieces come alive, finding their purpose and meaning. Beyond the fun, Yamba blocks also foster motor and cognitive skills. Through play, children develop essential competencies such as creativity, imagination, communication, and problem-solving—true superpowers. With Yamba’s innovative elements, learning happens naturally and joyfully.

The patented Yamba component "Bar" is the shortest balancing track on the market and, like all other parts, is safe for children from 18 months. Our products are compatible with all popular wooden train systems. The materials we use meet the strictest safety, quality, and durability standards and are produced with the utmost Swiss precision. Whether stepped on, dropped, or tossed around, Yamba play pieces are made to endure.

To ensure they withstand the daily challenges of playrooms, Yamba conducts various external tests. Thanks to the high-quality injection molding process, the recyclable ABS plastic components are virtually indestructible and designed to be reused across generations. Unlike Asian-made or brittle 3D-printed parts from other suppliers, Yamba play pieces are durable and sustainable. The ABS plastic is recyclable and guarantees a lifespan of at least 60 years.

All Yamba Helix sets proudly carry the "spiel gut®" seal, an internationally recognized award for educationally valuable toys since 1955.

Named after the small coastal town and surfer hotspot on Australia’s east coast, Yamba stands for creativity, fun, and leisure—so why not build outdoors or take it on vacation? With Yamba adapters like Link-up, Link, Bar, and Cross, building blocks and tracks are seamlessly connected in curves, straights, ramps, or switches. The "Lift" pillar enables vertical construction, even in limited spaces. Homemade cardboard channels can transform the wooden train into a marble run for balls and marbles between 2 and 4.5 cm in diameter.

The Yamba building sets "Helix 1," "Helix 3," and "Helix 5" allow for intricate track designs with various inclines and directional changes. The "Helix" sets include "Rolli," a spindle-shaped wooden roller made from untreated Swiss beechwood, crafted without lacquer or glue, and proudly bearing the "Made in Switzerland" quality seal.

For daycare centers and educational institutions, there are larger Yamba Helix sets, enabling children to collaborate on projects over several days. After all, playing is not only fun but also educational—and with Yamba, infinitely enjoyable.

All parts are compatible with popular wooden train tracks (BRIO®, IKEA®, Eichhorn®, Hape®, etc.) and building blocks (DUPLO®, LEGO®, BioBUDDi®, Hubelino®, etc.).

Prices for Yamba Building Sets:

• "Helix 1": €29.90
• "Helix 3": €59.90
• "Helix 5": €99.90

Prices for Yamba Adapter Sets:

• €11.90

Prices for Yamba Education Sets:

• "Helix 6": €104.90
• "Helix 10": €179.90
• "Helix 15": €249.90