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- Head office: Billund, Denmark http://cache.lego.com/downloads/aboutus/...
- Originally called "Automatic Binding Bricks" http://cache.lego.com/downloads/aboutus/...
- Named from Danish phrase "leg godt" (play well) http://cache.lego.com/downloads/aboutus/...
- 4 LEGOLAND theme parks worldwide http://cache.lego.com/downloads/aboutus/...
- World's 6th largest toy manufacturer
- Lego Mindstorms Robotics Invention System is bestselling Lego set ever with over 1 million sold http://gizmodo.com/5019797/everything-yo...
- World's largest tire manufacturer with about 306 million tires per year http://cache.lego.com/downloads/aboutus/...
- Over 915 million ways to combine 6 two-by-four Lego bricks http://cache.lego.com/downloads/aboutus/...
- Approx. 440 billion Lego pieces manufactured http://cache.lego.com/downloads/aboutus/...
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LEGO® is a brand of toys known for its interconnecting plastic bricks with countless combinations. They are manufactured by a private Danish company called the Lego Group. Lego products are used by a wide range of people, from young children to college robotics students, all propelled by creativity and imagination.
Recently, Lego.com has added a Lego Architecture page and Lego Mindstorms NXT 2.0 was released.
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LEGO Product Lines
- LEGO Duplo: for younger children
- LEGO Creative Building: large collections of bricks to foster creativity
- LEGO Themed Sets: special buildings, vehicles, and minifigures
- LEGO Technic: mechanical and functional models
- LEGO Mindstorms: robotics with Lego pieces
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History
Lego founder Ole Kirk Christiansen began as a carpenter, but moved into toymaking in 1932. In 1934 he christened his company Lego. They began working with types of interlocking plastic bricks in 1949, but did not hit on the current design until 1958. The product line has since been extended, with action figures, themed sets, electronic and computer programmable elements (Lego Mindstorms) and tie-ins to media properties.http://cache.lego.com/downloads/aboutus/LEGO_company_profile_UK.pdf -
The LEGO Brick
The modern Lego brick was patented in 1958 (see Lego 50th Anniversary). It consists of studs on top and tubes on the hollow underside. The studs are slightly larger than the spaces among the tubes and walls, creating a tight fit. This is known as an "interference fit" and is held together by friction without any extra fasteners.http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/lego.htm -
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LEGO Video Games
In the past few years, well-known franchises have been transformed into the Lego universe to create popular video games. Titles include Lego Batman, Lego Star Wars, and Lego Indiana Jones. There are also original games, such as Bionicle Heroes, Lego Battles, and a variety of games aimed at younger kids. Upcoming Lego games are Lego Harry Potter, Lego Indiana Jones 2, Lego Rock Band, as well as the delayed Lego Universe, an MMOG for the PC. -
LEGO Minifigures
In 1978, the modern minifigure was born.They were part of the shift towards role playing. Currently, approximately 4 billion of these plastic people have been made. Originally, Lego minifigures came in different themes but all had yellow skin and neutral faces. Starting in 1989 with Lego pirates, more detailed facial features were added. Many characters have since been produced, including licensed themes, such as Star Wars and Harry Potter. Most of the licensed characters have replaced the yellow skin with a more realistic color.http://cache.lego.com/downloads/aboutus/LEGO_company_profile_UK.pdf http://gizmodo.com/5070884/exclusive-the-lego-minifig-timeline
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LEGO Video Games
- Lego Batman
- Lego Batman | Lego Batman Game Review | Lego Batman Game Achievements | Lego Batman Game Cheats | Lego Batman Game Walkthrough
- Lego Battles (Nintendo DS only)
- Lego Battles
- Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures
- Lego Indiana Jones | Lego Indiana Jones Review | Lego Indiana Jones Cheats | Lego Indiana Jones Achievements | Lego Indiana Jones Walkthrough
- Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga
- Lego Star Wars the Complete Saga | Lego Star Wars the Complete Saga Review | Lego Star Wars the Complete Saga Walkthrough
- Lego Rock Band (released Nov. 8, 2009)
- Lego Indiana Jones 2. The Adventure Continues (released Nov. 17, 2009)
- Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4 (not yet released)
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Funny Lego Picture of the Week
''Inspection'' by Shmails.
Past Pictures:
''Pirate vs. Ninja'' by Dunechaser.
''AAAAAAAAAAHHHHH...'' by icedsoul.
''Boba Fett Leisure time on the Death Star'' by T.Oechsner.
''In this game everyone is a pawn...'' by Brick_Alchemist.
"Infiltration" by powerpig.
''Marshmallow Lego Man'' by CaptainRedstorm.

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Virtual LEGO Building
- MLCAD: Lego CAD Program (Windows)
- Official Lego Digital Designer (LDD): Build Virtual Creations
- Lego Factory: Turn LDD Designs into Real Sets
- Blockland: Online Multi-player Building Game
- LDraw: Lego CAD Program
- BlockCAD: Lego CAD Program (Windows)
- Bricksmith: Lego CAD Program (MAC)
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LEGO Blogs
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LEGO Universe beta constructed, signups begin
If we've learned anything about LEGO Universe, it's that the game should not be dismissed. Yes, it's an MMO aimed at younger gamers, but did you see the trailer? Whether you did or not, you need to watch it right now. ... (February 09, 2010)joystiq.com -
LEGO Universe beta signup goes live
Do you want to participate in the LEGO Universe beta? You may be able to! Here's the sign-up site, but there's no guarantees ... (February 09, 2010)crunchgear.com -
Make: Online : LEGO PCB Agitator
Anything that automates the process or cuts down on the time it takes is usually appreciated. Maker Rui Cabral of Oporto, Portugal pieced together this handy PCB agitator out of LEGO to help him speed things up a bit. (February 09, 2010)blog.makezine.com -
Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars marching to multiple platforms ...
And here we thought the well of Lego Star Wars material had dried up. Perhaps we've underestimated TT Games, which has revealed that it's constructing a new armed and fully operational entry in the series: Lego Star Wars III:... (February 08, 2010)playstation.joystiq.com
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