History Of Legos

We chart the towering achievements – and the near collapse – of the business built on those tooth-chipping bricks, plus some surprising trivia

Most of us can remember playing with LEGOs at some stage during childhood; LEGOs were – and are – great toys.

The History of Lego began in 1932 in a Danish carpentry workshop and continues into the 21st century as a popular and very profitable line of construction toys and related products and services, including Lego board games, retail stores, Lego video games, Lego films, Legoland theme parks, and Lego Serious Play consultant services, with a significant impact on various areas of popular culture. Despite its expansion, the company remains privately held.

Explore Ole Kirk Christiansen biography. Enjoy reading an amazing success story and history of LEGO, a Danish toy company.

Fascinating facts about the invention of the LEGO System of Play by Ole Kirk Christiansen in 1949.

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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.