1932: Ole Kirk Christiansen, of Billund, Denmark, started a company to manufacture stepladders, ironing boards and wooden toys. 1932: Ole Kirk Christiansen, of Billund, Denmark, started a company to manufacture stepladders, ironing boards and wooden toys.
Ole Kirk's son, Godtfred Kirk joins family business. Ole Kirk's son, Godtfred Kirk joins family business. Chose LEGO as company name. Comes from the Danish words "leg" and "godt”, which means PLAY WELL. In Latin, it means “I Study” or “I Put Together”.
After a fire burned the LEGO factory to the ground, the Christiansens did not hesitate to make wooden and plastic toys. After a fire burned the LEGO factory to the ground, the Christiansens did not hesitate to make wooden and plastic toys. 1949: First Automatic Binding Bricks are sold only in Denmark. These bricks were made from cellulose acetate.
Complete set sold in Sweden in 1955. Complete set sold in Sweden in 1955.
The First Lego Wheels were made and released in 1961. The First Lego Wheels were made and released in 1961. The Following year, LEGO Airways is born. 1966 welcome the first LEGO train set.
June 7, 1968 Legoland opened in Billund. 625,000 people visited the park that year. June 7, 1968 Legoland opened in Billund. 625,000 people visited the park that year. First Prize in a Best Toy competition in Luxemburg.
First ever LEGO people were introduced in Lego Set #200 during 1974. First ever LEGO people were introduced in Lego Set #200 during 1974.
LEGO introduces its first Lego Space set – 1979. LEGO introduces its first Lego Space set – 1979.
Buckets of LEGO and DUPLO go on sale in 1987. Buckets of LEGO and DUPLO go on sale in 1987.
On March 20, 1999 Legoland was opened in Carlsbad, California. On March 20, 1999 Legoland was opened in Carlsbad, California.
Former lawyer is obsessed with Legos and creates many lego structures. Former lawyer is obsessed with Legos and creates many lego structures.