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Lego

Lego was founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Christiansen in Denmark, initially producing wooden toys and later transitioning to plastic after a factory fire. The brand name LEGO, derived from Danish and Latin meanings related to play and assembly, was established in 1934. Key milestones include the introduction of the first Automatic Binding Bricks in 1949, the opening of Legoland in 1968, and the launch of various themed sets and products over the years.

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Lego

Lego was founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Christiansen in Denmark, initially producing wooden toys and later transitioning to plastic after a factory fire. The brand name LEGO, derived from Danish and Latin meanings related to play and assembly, was established in 1934. Key milestones include the introduction of the first Automatic Binding Bricks in 1949, the opening of Legoland in 1968, and the launch of various themed sets and products over the years.

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Lego History

• 1932: Ole Kirk


Christiansen, of
Billund, Denmark,
started a company to
manufacture
stepladders, ironing
boards and wooden
toys.
1934
• Ole Kirk's son, Godtfred Kirk joins
family business.
• Chose LEGO as company name.
• Comes from the Danish words "leg"
and "godt”, which means PLAY WELL.
• In Latin, it means “I Study” or “I Put
Together”.
FIRE!!
• After a fire burned the LEGO factory to the
ground, the Christiansens did not hesitate to
make wooden and plastic toys.
• 1949: First Automatic Binding Bricks are
sold only in Denmark.
• These bricks were made from cellulose
acetate.
Lego System of Play
• Complete set sold in Sweden in 1955.
Wheels and Wings
• The First Lego Wheels were made and
released in 1961.
• The Following year, LEGO Airways is
born.
• 1966 welcome the first LEGO train set.
LEGOLAND
• June 7, 1968 Legoland opened in Billund.
625,000 people visited the park that year.
• First Prize in a Best Toy competition in Luxemburg.
“MAXI-FIGS”
• First ever LEGO people were introduced
in Lego Set #200 during 1974.
LEGO SPACE

• LEGO
introduces its
first Lego
Space set –
1979.
BUCKETS
• Buckets of LEGO and DUPLO go on
sale in 1987.
LEGOLAND II
• On March 20, 1999 Legoland was opened
in Carlsbad, California.
Nathan Sawaya
• Former lawyer is obsessed with Legos
and creates many lego structures.
Enjoy the History of the Lego!!

Submitted by:
Steve Paulukovich
Resident Assistant
Colorado State University

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