Playing Mantis®

Like many great companies, Playing Mantis® came from a love of two things - die-cast cars and childhood dreams. The name "Playing Mantis" embodies the playful spirit of youth, as well as a catchy name for a toy company.

In 6 short years, the Johnny Lightning® division has become a leader in the die-cast industry. Major buyers credit Johnny Lightning with rejuvenating the collectible 1:64 scale die-cast industry. Although Johnny Lightning is the cornerstone of Playing Mantis, the Polar Lights® model kit division recreates classic kits from the 1960s, as well as creating new ones every year. Finally, Hyper Action™ presents action figures while Memory Lane™ embodies classic nostalgia in key chains and ornaments.