LEGO is a Danish toy company that produces plastic construction toys. The company was founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Christiansen and has since become one of the largest toy manufacturers in the world.
- Founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Christiansen
- The name LEGO is derived from the Danish words 'leg godt', which mean 'play well'
- The company started producing plastic toys in the 1940s
- LEGO bricks were introduced in their current form in 1958
- The LEGO Group expanded into the US market in 1961
- In recent years, the company has expanded into movies, TV shows, and video games
Mega Bloks is a Canadian toy company that produces construction sets similar to LEGO.
K'NEX is an American toy company that produces construction sets that differ from LEGO in that they use rods and connectors rather than bricks.
Playmobil is a German toy company that produces playsets that are similar to LEGO, but with more emphasis on imagination and storytelling.
LEGO System is the company's flagship product line and includes various sets that allow users to build and play with vehicles, buildings, and other structures.
LEGO Technic is a more advanced product line that includes sets with moving parts and more complex designs.
LEGO DUPLO is a product line designed for preschoolers and includes larger bricks that are easier for young children to handle.
LEGO Minecraft is a product line based on the popular video game and includes sets that allow users to build structures and characters from the game.
LEGO Architecture is a product line that includes sets that allow users to build iconic buildings and landmarks from around the world.
The name LEGO is derived from the Danish words 'leg godt', which mean 'play well'.
LEGO bricks were introduced in their current form in 1958.
The main product lines are LEGO System, LEGO Technic, LEGO DUPLO, LEGO Minecraft, and LEGO Architecture.
The LEGO Group is the company that produces LEGO toys.
Some LEGO alternatives include Mega Bloks, K'NEX, and Playmobil.