When was LEGOs invented?
When was LEGOs invented?
August 10, 1932, Billund, Denmark
The Lego Group/Founded
What were LEGOs called before they were called LEGOs?
In 1949 Lego began producing, among other new products, an early version of the now familiar interlocking bricks, calling them “Automatic Binding Bricks”. These bricks were based on the Kiddicraft Self-Locking Bricks, which had been patented in the United Kingdom in 1939 and released in 1947.
What was the first ever LEGO set?
Sets of “Automatic Binding Bricks” were first produced in 1949 in Denmark.
Who started LEGO?
Ole Kirk Christiansen
The Lego Group/Founders
The name ‘LEGO’ is an abbreviation of the two Danish words “leg godt”, meaning “play well”. It’s our name and it’s our ideal. The LEGO Group was founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen. The company has passed from father to son and is now owned by Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen, a grandchild of the founder.
Who was the inventor of the Lego toy?
This simple yet satisfying interlocking brick toy was manufactured by a Danish mastermind named, Ole Kirk Christiansen. Christiansen was a master carpenter by trade. In 1932, he opened a modest workshop where he made stepladders and ironing boards, with his 12-year-old son, to support the family.
Where did the idea for Legos come from?
Christiansen was a master carpenter by trade. In 1932, he opened a modest workshop where he made stepladders and ironing boards, with his 12-year-old son, to support the family. Later, in 1934, he named his company LEGO, which is derived from a Danish saying, leg godt.
How did the Lego Group get its name?
The name ‘LEGO’ is an abbreviation of the two Danish words “leg godt”, meaning “play well”. It’s our name and it’s our ideal. The LEGO Group was founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen.
When was the FIRST LEGO car set made?
In 1961 and 1962 the first Lego wheels were introduced. This greatly enhanced the range, allowing different types of vehicles to be built such as cars, trucks, buses and more. In 1964 they began including instruction manuals in the sets.