WM Toys started as a simple request from a grandson to his grandfather. During the March 2022 school recess, Lukas asked his grandfather for assistance to make him a toy truck. That resulted in the design and manufacturing of wood toy trucks by Oupa Willie using specialized software for the visually impaired. Oupa Willie is visually impaired since 2002 with 1 % vision. Due to Oupa Willie’s visual impaired disability, he cannot operate any electrical wood working tools completely on his own without support. Therefore, under his close instructions and involvement, his wife and the Botha family assist him in the manufacturing, assembly, painting and marketing of the toy trucks.

This small request from a grandchild evolved into a small hobby business. It triggered and kick started the emotion and that even without vision, Oupa Willie can still use his talents to manufacture something of value that others can embrace and enjoy.