If you’ve ever played with LEGO in your life, you know what a strange and wonderful feeling it is!

Those little colorful pieces that lock together can build a whole world for you. But the story of LEGO itself is like an adventure tale!

It all goes back to 1932, when a Danish carpenter named Ole Kirk Christiansen started his small workshop. At first, there was no LEGO as we know it today; he made wooden household items and wooden toys. But during the economic recession, people didn’t have much money, so he gradually moved towards producing cheaper toys.

In 1934, he named the company LEGO, which comes from the Danish words “Leg Godt” meaning “play well.” Interestingly, later they discovered that LEGO in Latin also means “I put together,” exactly what it was meant to do.

When did those famous plastic bricks appear? In 1949, the first plastic bricks were produced. At that time, their connection system wasn’t very strong and they easily fell apart. But in 1958, a big change happened: a special interlocking mechanism was designed. This is what made LEGO different from other toys, allowing children (and even adults) to create endless combinations.

From that day on, LEGO became more than just a toy; it became a culture. Now LEGO has its own world:

• LEGO movies
• Legoland amusement parks
• Collaborations with famous brands like Star Wars, Harry Potter, Marvel

From a small carpentry workshop, LEGO grew into a company that produces billions of bricks every year and has fans on every continent.

One thing often overlooked is that LEGO isn’t just for fun. Researchers say playing with LEGO strengthens problem-solving skills, creativity, and even teamwork in children. Many architects and designers also say they first learned their love of building through LEGO!