Legos are another timeless toy that has delighted children and adults for generations. The ancestor of what we know today was born in Ole Kirk Christiansen’s wooden toy workshop in 1934. The company was named Lego from the Danish leg godt – play well. By the early 1950s, about half the toys produced were plastic (although it was felt they’d never replace wooden ones.) Ole Kirk’s son improved the design of the interlocking feature in 1958, but it would be another 5 years until just the right material was found and the Lego as we know it today was born. It was also in the 1950s that themed sets were first released. Themes found today include Star Wars, Superheroes, City, and Creator. They aren’t just for kids – check out Legos and see what YOU can build!
