Discover the Magic: Top 12 Intriguing and Fun Facts About LEGOs You Never Knew
1. The Evolution of LEGO Bricks
Before there was a "snap" to rule children's playrooms and a plastic addiction that would haunt parents' feet in the dead of night, Lego was simply trying to stick things together: The Lego Group began their brick escapades in 1947 with cellulose acetate "Automatic Binding Bricks" but later switched to acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic in 1954 to create the iconic, non-toxic, and colorfast red 2x4 brick we all know and love today.
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2. LEGO: World's Largest Tire Producer
When the rubber hits the road, LEGO doesn't just step up to the plate – they build the whole dang tire factory: Surprisingly, LEGO reigns as the world's largest tire producer, churning out over 700 million of these miniature marvels each year, since their humble brick-laying beginnings in 1949. So, the next time you're piecing together a LEGO speedster, you can roll with confidence, knowing your ride's grippy donuts come courtesy of the undisputed tire-tally awesome champion.
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3. Minifigure Population Explosion
If a LEGO minifigure's Facebook friend list were comprised of every single one of its brethren, it would still have more friends than you could shake a brick at: LEGO churns out a staggering 340 million minifigures annually, totaling around 4 billion worldwide – an impressive number, yet still far from the 7.9 billion humans occupying our planet.
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4. Infinite LEGO Combinations
Ever wondered what tangled spaghetti and LEGO bricks have in common? It's the recipe for endless culinary and plastic concoctions: Six 2 x 4 LEGO bricks can be stacked in a mind-boggling 900 million different ways, as discovered by Danish mathematician Søren Eilers. It's all thanks to Godtfred Kirk Christiansen's innovative stud-and-tube coupling design of 1958, blending the perfect balance of "clutch power" and tight molding tolerances to let your imagination run wild and your masterpieces stay intact!
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5. Building a Massive X-Wing Fighter
A long, long time ago in a Lego workshop far, far away, master builders joined forces like a true Jedi Council and embarked on an epic mission to build the ultimate peacekeeper of the brick galaxy: a colossal, awe-inspiring, 44-foot wingspan Star Wars X-Wing fighter made from a staggering 5,335,200 Lego bricks! This interstellar feat took 32 master builders over 17,000 man-hours, some serious 3-D design wizardry, and the brains of structural engineers to ensure it didn't end up Lost in Space. Assembled in the Czech Republic, this 45,980-pound behemoth had to be broken down into 34 bite-size pieces for transport to its final destination in New York—a truly out-of-this-world delivery!
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6. Cashing in on Childhood LEGO Stash
Feeling nostalgic and need a little extra dough? Time to raid your childhood Lego stash and cash in on some plastic gold: You can buy and sell Lego bricks, instruction manuals, and boxes on the secondary marketplace, Bricklink, but be warned – selling might not be that profitable, as a Blacktron Invader set's instruction manual from 1987 has sold for as little as $.64 or as high as $8 in the past six months, with 18 currently up for grabs between $.42 and $28.50.
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7. LEGO - Toy of the Century
In a world where humans find joy in connecting tiny plastic bricks, only to curse in agony when stepping on them in the dark of night, one name reigns supreme: LEGO. With a history as rich and colorful as its creations, these beloved building blocks have withstood the test of time: Launched in 1958, LEGO's interlocking bricks with tubes have allowed for infinite construction possibilities and were even named "Toy of the Century" twice. Founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen and still family-owned by Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen, the LEGO Group has built its blockbuster empire one satisfying click at a time.
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8. LEGO Royalty Connections
From royal playdates to LEGO-laced tea parties, turns out the Danish royals have a secret bromance with the brick-building Kristiansen/Johansen clan: The LEGO founding family not only rubs elbows with Denmark's elite, but they are also godparents to some of the royal children, and have attended prestigious receptions with Crown Prince Frederik and Princess Mary. Though their snapshot-worthy life may seem like tabloid gold, the family prefers brick-laying behind the scenes to glittering in the limelight.
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9. LEGO Architecture Masterpieces
From building mere castles in the sky to constructing majestic earthly wonders: the LEGO Architecture series features 32 landmarks such as the Empire State Building and the Taj Mahal, intricately designed to capture the allure and complexities of their architecture in stunning, museum-quality models.
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10. Becoming a LEGO Certified Professional
Ahoy there, LEGO enthusiasts! Tired of being a small fish in a big pond? Well, here's your chance to be an even smaller fish in an even bigger pond! Behold, the LEGO Certified Professionals: These like-minded, brick-building legends are not your average Joe bricks in the LEGO wall. They're truly the cream of the crop, the tip of the nemesis iceberg, and the sharpest studs in the workshop. But don't be bamboozled; these certified believers aren't just picking up dead LEGO leaves. Nay, they're shaking the whole tree down, my friends!: There are only 14 LEGO Certified Professionals (LCP) at any given time, and they're required to have exceptional LEGO building skills and the ability to organize and deliver massive projects and events. But wait, there's more! LCPs are actually independent contractors who charge for their services, not employees of LEGO itself. The cherry on top? Aspiring LCPs must reside and work in the same country as the local LEGO office seeking fresh talent, with the program being country-specific. So go on, take the LEGO leap and aim for that LCP glory!
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11. Surprising LEGO Tire Production
"Where the rubber meets the... playroom?" - believe it or not, LEGO is not only a brick maestro but also a tire giant in the toy world: As stated by the Guinness World Record, LEGO turns out to be the world's largest manufacturer of toy tires with a whopping 381 million produced in 2010, but don't get too excited, you won't find these on any real cars, just tiny toy vehicles made of colorful bricks!
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12. LEGO Makes a Splash in Online Gaming
It seems LEGO has been surfing the web and making a splash at amusement parks: The company collaborated with Piston Agency and Tragic Media to create three web and Facebook games promoting The LEGO Movie, using AngularJS framework and CSS animations, all while packing in easter eggs and content sharing bonuses to boost audience engagement.
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