Lego began in 1932 in the carpentry workshop of Ole Kirk Christiansen, a Danish furniture maker. During the Great Depression, he began to make miniature versions of his products, which inspired him to produce toys. In 1934 the company was named "LEGO", a contraction from the Danish phrase "leg Godt", meaning "play well".

LEGO® Originals offer a new way to build, show and tell your story. This 5:1 upscaled version of the classic minifigure is carved out of FSC-certified oak. Inspired by the very first toys handcrafted in wood by LEGO creator Ole Kirk Christiansen. Customize the minifigure any way you want to show the world your unique brand of creativity.

LEGO® Originals provide teenagers 13+ with a new way to play with classic LEGO® designs, bricks and minifigures. Find sets that offer blank canvases that use paint, fabric and other materials to put a different spin on familiar looks and stamp your own unique style on them.

Welcome to the Official LEGO® Shop, the amazing home of LEGO building toys, gifts, stunning display sets and more for kids and adults alike. Find the perfect gift for toddlers, kids, teens and adults for birthdays or other occasions such as Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Father's Day. We make it easy to shop for toys that will provide hours ...

5 days ago · LEGO, plastic building-block toys that rose to massive popularity in the mid-20th century. It has been one of the most successful game brands in marketing history. LEGO blocks originated in the Billund, Denmark, workshop of Ole Kirk …

Mar 13, 2024 · The first major expansion of the LEGO brand was in 1955 with the introduction of the Lego System. Instead of just selling the bricks themselves, the company would sell the bricks in sets that came with instructions on how to build specific buildings and structures.

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Nov 11, 2019 · From 1932 until 1960, LEGO manufactured wooden toys and, this year, they are celebrating this heritage with the release of LEGO Originals Wooden Minifigure 853967. As a casual collector of...

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Dec 5, 2023 · The first LEGO set to make its way into the hands and hearts of children was the “Town Plan No. 1.” Introduced in 1953, this set was more than just a toy; it was an architect’s dream for the young mind, a canvas for budding imaginations.