Lego is one of the world's most iconic and beloved toy brands. It has been entertaining children and adults alike for generations.
- Lego was founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Christiansen in Billund, Denmark.
- The name 'Lego' is derived from the Danish phrase' leg godt', meaning 'play well.'
- Lego bricks were first made from wood before being made from plastic in 1947.
- By 2020, Lego had produced more than 600 billion bricks to circle the world more than 18 times.
- Lego sets come in a variety of themes, such as City, Star Wars, Ninjago, Friends, and Technic.
- The first Lego Minifigure was released in 1978; since then, over 4 billion have been produced.
- The world's tallest Lego tower was 43 meters tall and was built in Milan, Italy, in 2015.
- Lego has its own language, called 'Legoese,' which describes the various pieces and sets.
- The most expensive Lego set ever sold was the Star Wars Millennium Falcon, which cost $800.
- Lego has released several video games, such as Lego Star Wars and Lego Marvel Superheroes.