There is nothing more beautiful to see than a sight of a child opening a gift and finding out that what’s inside is the toy they always wanted. Toys can make every child happy. Ask any child if they want something and the only answer they tell you is toys. Childhood is not complete without toys.
Even after childhood when everyone has grown and had kids of their own, the toys you grew up with will still be the toys you’ll buy for your children. You want them to experience the same happiness you have experienced when you held and played with your toys when you were still a kid.
Lego for example has become every kid’s toy. They build boats, houses, spaceships and anything they can think of with it. Lego came way back in 1932 in the workshop of Ole Kirk Christiansen. He is a carpenter from Billund, Denmark that makes wooden toys. The name Lego was established in 1934 and expanded to making plastic toys in 1940.
The interlocking bricks that Lego is known today were made in 1949. Lego is also called “Automatic Binding Bricks”. These bricks are based largely from the patent of Kiddicraft Self-locking Bricks that was released in the United Kingdom in 1947.
The word Lego came from the Danish phrase leg godt which means play well. Their companies motto is kun det bedste er godt nok, in English it means “only the best is good enough”. Ole Kirk created this motto to remind his employees to value quality which he values the most. The motto is still used in the company today.
In 1954, the company was taken over by Ole Kirk son, Godtfred Kirk. During that time, the Lego Group had a problem with the locking ability of the toy. But by January 28, 1958 the modern Lego brick was patented. Lego bricks that time are still compatible with current bricks today.
The toy has many varieties. The Lego group released thousand set themes which include Wild West, Sea Explorations, and Scuba Explorations and the list goes on. They also released designs for girls like Belville and Clikits. Lego also has licensed themes for cartoons and film. Star wars, Batman, Harry Potter and The Last Air bender are some of it.
The Lego Group has expanded into a big company. They branched out to video games. They produce video games like Lego Star Wars, Lego Batman, Lego Indiana Jones and many more.
The group also has a Lego Themed Park. They call it Lego land amusement parks. One of their expansions was the retail stores which has 44 branches. The group also has children’s clothing for ages 0-12. The company also produced Lego themed board games. Let us not forget the many films and books they have.
Who would imagine that a wooden toy will be the start of company that gave us memories of our childhood? The toy that will always be a part of our life and our children’s too.
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Josetysays: November 18th, 2010I remember when I was a child there was a promotional of free lego for every pack of , I used to play my brothers lego. I attempted to build a play house for my barbies.
Jeffreysays: November 18th, 2010I used to had all the latest models. I realized it when i was looking at their products. guess I need to start collecting again
Valsays: November 18th, 2010Haha. That is really very creative, Anna. Did any of your barbie had a Lego house then??
Annasays: November 18th, 2010Sadly,no. My brother always destroy it and build his spaceships with them.My mom bought me a real play house though.
Juliussays: November 18th, 2010I took my kid to lego land last week.We had a blast. I am definitely going back there. It brings out the kid in me.
Troysays: November 18th, 2010When I was a kid, there is no other toy I wanted but Lego. I still have them and stored it in the attic. I will give it to my kids when I already have one.
honeysays: November 18th, 2010Nice, Troy. One way of recycling and it saves you a lot of money. It really is wonderful that Lego is so durable and can last through the years.
Ninasays: November 18th, 2010Right now, my husband and my son is so into the Lego video games.They are so hooked with it. I am now trying to play also.
Kathysays: November 18th, 2010My son’s favorite lego right now is the Last Air Bender . He can get enough of it. He always carry it around like a teddy bear.
Josiesays: November 18th, 2010Lego is the best toy ever. Not only is it durable it also helps your child to be creative and patient.
Franksays: November 18th, 2010I am still amazed with Lego. It has expanded in so many ways that even the maker did not imagine.
Johnsays: November 18th, 2010I am a grown up but I still collect lego. I have all the latest patron that toy
Kathysays: November 18th, 2010I just bought my kids lego last week. You could see how they jump in joy
Benjaminsays: November 18th, 2010Lego is indeed a good gift this Christmas.That’s for influencing me!
Janahsays: November 18th, 2010It’s amazing how lego of the other century can still fit to my lego today.
Hannahsays: November 18th, 2010My son is still using and playing my lego. I should say we both are still playing lego,lol
Justinsays: November 18th, 2010I see a lot of lego imitation. The thing is, they still can fit my lego. Does that hurt the company?
Angelsays: November 18th, 2010Ohh, I have all otf this – Wild West, Sea Explorations, and Scuba Explorations. My collections are still growing
Haezelsays: November 18th, 2010Well i guess i am back with my lego craze. when i was a lil kid i used to like lego very much.
Troysays: November 18th, 2010I have a lot of lego when I was young. I like to create new things and make something different.
Bligtsays: November 18th, 2010It cost my parent a lot. I gave all to my cousin already during my secondary school
Troysays: November 18th, 2010I still remember those days, lego were quite cheap decades ago. But today, it will cost you a lot to build a collection
Sarahsays: November 18th, 2010My dad throw it away when I was young. I keep forgetting them on the floor.
Wabsays: November 18th, 2010US is selling at usd 149.99, the bulldozer set They are not that expensive
Juliussays: November 18th, 2010I don’t really like the new lego sets,… they look terrible But i’d love to get my hand on one of those star wars set!
Fear06says: November 18th, 2010I heard there is a group of people who collects lego. I just forgot the name
Jasminesays: November 18th, 2010I wanted to go to Lego land with my kids. But the time and budget will not permit us.I hope it will happen soon.
Tarasays: November 18th, 2010My son and I bond over building boats and houses with his lego. We see to it that we build different designs every week.
Victoriasays: November 18th, 2010We don’t have a retail store of lego in our city. I hope it will open soon.
sallysays: November 18th, 2010I like it so much that lego lasts through the years. I also would want my kids to play with lego. Thank god they are still out in the market.
ingridsays: November 18th, 2010How I wish I can go to the first Lego land. It will be a wonderful experience . Now that I have kids, it will surely be a memorable one.
bodiesays: November 18th, 2010One thing I cherish the most is my Wild west themed Lego . It’s memorable to me because I was the one who bought it with my money. I saved for that as a kid for weeks.
Cassiesays: November 18th, 2010Where did Lego came from? who invented them? Thanks.
Juansays: November 18th, 2010Lego came from Denmark. It was created by Ole Kirk Christiensen . It was originally a wooden toy that evolved into Lego.
Cassiesays: November 18th, 2010Thank you so much Juan for the information. I really appreciate it. You are indeed a Lego Fanatic.
Davissays: November 18th, 2010As I remember Lego, I remember my life. I still have my Lego at home.
Zennysays: November 18th, 2010I can’t forget I grew up this kind of toy. Although I let my son play with my collection but most of the time I play with him.
Tracysays: November 18th, 2010I don’t have my Lego anymore. But now that I remember playing one long time ago, I am planning to buy a new one just for fun.
Smithsays: November 18th, 2010I remember when I was young. My mom threw away my collection because I couldn’t even arrange my bed.
Florencesays: November 18th, 2010Everyone seems to have their own experience in Lego. I think this craze will never go away.
Samanthsays: November 18th, 2010I have my new set arriving today. I just bought it on E bay.
Diggysays: November 18th, 2010Funny,before I always have to keep on going back and forth to the store just to see the new model. But now, I can purchase it online.
Sansays: November 18th, 2010I am buying one this weekend. I just saw my friend playing with it yesterday
MElsays: November 18th, 2010I start leaving that part of me.I have been collecting Lego for quite a long time already.
Josephinesays: November 18th, 2010What’s new with Lego nowadays.I have been planning to assemble the Bat mobile but I think they don’t have that block.
Randolfhsays: November 18th, 2010I have a no. of things assembled and displayed in my room. Although I stop purchasing Lego after my marriage
Goivaniesays: November 18th, 2010I found several forums about Lego. If you want one just google it – then you will find a lot of advice from it.
Henrysysays: November 18th, 2010I am a fanatic. I guess you can call me a Lego collector.
Stevensays: November 18th, 2010I open my Amazon account because of Lego. If I see a new model, I buy it – isn’t it less fanatic?
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