Aoban

History & Development

Introduction

Aoban is a company created by Thyme in 2023. It manages multiple projects across different fields, with a focus on creativity, technology, and fun. Aoban has two planned physical locations, targeted for late 2025 and Christmas 2025(UPDATE: AS OF JAN 2026, THERE ARE NO PHYSICAL LOCATIONS). The company’s philosophy is simple: to make the world better, it should also be more fun.

Concept and Purpose

Aoban was initially formed to support the delayed AOB Movie, but later expanded into broader technological and creative development. Its products are designed for different age groups, such as the wooden helicopter toy for ages 5–17, and the now-discontinued piston toy for ages 4–7.

Development and History

Founded in 2023, Aoban gradually evolved from a film-focused idea into a product-based company. In November 2024, Aoban released the piston toy, which was discontinued after only three production runs. Following this, the wooden helicopter toy was introduced and remains in production today, with a possible future redesign planned between 2029 and 2032.