In pictures: Playmobil at 40- a look around the plastic people factory in Malta

As Playmobil celebrates its 40th birthday, Telegraph photographer Clara Molden goes behind the scenes at its Malta factory, where every single one of the 2.7 billion little plastic people have been made.

Playmobil Factory Malta Photos

In pictures: Playmobil at 40- a look around the plastic people factory in Malta

Playmobil Factory Malta Photos

How a Playmobil Factory Pumps Out 100 Million Tiny People a Year

The Playmobil Park of Malta - My little Malta

In pictures: Playmobil at 40- a look around the plastic people factory in Malta

In pictures: Playmobil at 40- a look around the plastic people factory in Malta

How a Playmobil Factory Pumps Out 100 Million Tiny People a Year

How Malta has populated the world with 'little plastic people

How a Playmobil Factory Pumps Out 100 Million Tiny People a Year