When Were Legos Invented?

Invention

• According to Lego.com, Legos were invented by carpenter Ole Kirk Christiansen. The company created by this man made stepladders and stools, along with wooden toys.

Name

• The name “LEGO” comes from the Danish words of “Leg” and “Godt,” meaning “play well.” It is by luck and chance that LEGO, in Latin, means “I put together.”

History

• Legos started in 1932, when the business was started. The word “LEGO” was not introduced until 1934. The company is still based in Denmark.

Popularity

• Legos, as a toy, have been incredibly popular across the world. Multiple companies have created toys that spin off of the Lego design, including Tyco Toys and Mega Bloks. As a little known fact, that patent for Legos has run out, meaning that other companies can legally create toys similar to Legos.

Versatility

• Lego continues to change it’s product to keep up with competition. The company creates more than just toys; the company has theme parks and video games to go along with various other types of non-toy merchandise.