Top Lego Facts

Lego is one of the world's most iconic and beloved toy brands. It has been entertaining children and adults alike for generations.

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

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