Lego Building Blocks

Lego toys are the best construction toy by Roberto Bell

Lego toys are amongst the world’s most favourite construction toys. Their heritage stretches back to almost a century of innovation, starting out in Billund, Denmark in 1932. A carpenter called Ole Christiansen originally designed Lego pieces out of wooden building blocks, but expanded in 1940 to the now standard plastic mould. Lego is a combination of the Dutch phrase, leg godt, which means to â€Play Wellâ€- a motto which suits the Lego ethos perfectly. Ole believed in this motto sternly and always encouraged his employees to learn and create new Lego toy designs. Sadly, most of the distributors of the time employed little faith in a plastic toy, with the result being a poor record of sales and many un-opened and returned Lego Toy packs. It would only be in 1954 when business would pick eventually pick up again.

When 1954 rolled around, Christiansen’s son had become the junior managing director of the Lego Toys group. Due to his knowledge with the overseas market, he formulated a plan to sell the toys as a system for true creative play, as he saw the immense potential in Lego. The modern day Lego brick with the interlocking stud mechanism was perfected in 1958, and these bricks believe it or not are still compatible with current modern Lego pieces.

Lego toy pieces are designed to be part of a common system of parts where variation, freedom of expression and creative thought can all join to produce amazing contraptions. Toys such as these were a vast improvement over the current toys being produced, which stifled individual thought with set designs and movements. With Lego toys, you could and still can make whatever you wish. Lego has evolved from admirably simple blocks to Cogs, Axles, joints and electronic components which assist in radio controlled movement. And the Lego brand is widespread, crossing over into every popular genre, both film and TV. Harry Potter, SpongeBob Squarepants, Indiana Jones and Star Wars are all part of popular Lego Toy sets which Lego focus groups decide to target. This process takes upwards of six months to complete. The cycle is as follows: Identify the market trend, design and development, then the prototype Lego toy for testing purposes. Today, all Lego sets are created on computer with CAD, making it an simple task for designers to share their creative input.

Lego is the modern encapsulation of forward thinking design. An offshoot of Lego, called the Mindstorms range contains a Bluetooth Lego piece, which allows you to control your creation remotely by using your cell phone. Robotic companies around the globe host yearly Lego robotic tournaments, with the winning design joining the ranks of a robotic soccer team! Lego has also successfully branched out into the world of videogames. The popular Lego playsets which were inspired by film or TV such as Batman, Star Wars and Bionicles [which in itself is a Lego playset] are now available as full-on digital adventures, perfectly suitable for any and every age group.

This is then the allure of Lego. Endless possibilities and a level of fun which every age group can appreciate, even adults who practice Lego brainstorming sessions called â€Lego Serious Play’. The list of Lego related fun goes on and on. With Lego Amusement parks around the world, TV Shows and even songs available the fun and innovation never seems to end ensuring that Lego toys are here to stay.

Derrick has been considering buying some Lego toys and came across some interesting websites featuring learning toys.

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LEGO 4626 Brick Box Play Set $19.49 This 232-piece LEGO building blocks play set features hours of imaginative play, and a durable plastic construction. This play set also includes an inspiration booklet to help you little ones build and rebuild.

LEGO DUPLO My First Farm Building Blocks Play Set 6141 $51.95 This engaging 62-piece building blocks set from LEGO includes a farmer with new Duplo farm vehicle, sheep, pig, chicken and cow figurines. This play set also features Duplo bricks that are safe and sturdy for little hands and big imaginations.Brand: LEGOMy First Farm Duplo Building Blocks Play SetModel: 6141Materials: PlasticRecommended for children ages 2-5 years oldIncludes: Farmer with new Duplo farm vehicleDuplo bricks, figures and animals are colorful, safe and sturdy for little hands and big imaginationsFarm animals: Sheep, pig, chicken and cowDimensions: 10 inches high x 15 inches wide x 3.5 inches deepIncludes: 62 pieces

LEGO DUPLO Creative Cakes Building Blocks Set 6785 $69.82 This engaging 55-piece building blocks set from LEGO includes everything you need to make a wide array of play cakes. This play set also features Duplo bricks that are safe and sturdy for little hands and big imaginations.Brand: LEGODuplo Creative Cakes Building Blocks SetModel: 6785 Materials: PlasticRecommended for children ages 2-5 years oldDuplo bricks, figures are colorful, safe and sturdy for little hands and big imaginationsDevelops fine motor skills, shapes and colors, and creativityDimensions: 7 inches high x 14.5 inches wide x 7.5 inches deepIncludes: 55 pieces

LEGO Technic Quad Bike Building Blocks Play Set 9392 $51.95 This engaging 199-piece building blocks set from LEGO includes a 2-in-1 design that allows the Quad Bike to transform into a Race Buggy. This detailed play set will provide hours of imaginative play.Brand: LEGOTechnic Quad Bike Building Blocks Play SetModel: 9392Materials: PlasticRecommended for children ages 8-14 years old2-in-1 design allows the Quad Bike to transform into a Race BuggyDimensions: 7.5 inches high x 14 inches wide x 2.25 inches deep199 pieces

LEGO My First Vehicle Building Blocks Play Set 6052 $93.53 This engaging 90-piece building blocks set from LEGO includes two mini figurines and 12 instructions. This play set also features Duplo bricks that are safe and sturdy for little hands and big imaginations.Brand: LEGOMy First Duplo Vehicle Building Blocks Play SetModel: 6052Materials: PlasticRecommended for children ages 2-5 years oldIncludes: Two (2) mini figurines, and 12 instructionsDuplo bricks, figures are colorful, safe and sturdy for little hands and big imaginationsDevelops fine motor skills, shapes and colors, and creativityDimensions: 11.5 inches high x 16 inches wide x 11 inches deepIncludes: 90 pieces

LEGO DUPLO Building Plates 4632 $29.09 This LEGO DUPLO building blocks play set features three building plates, one red one yellow and one green. These are great for adding to existing sets enhancing the hours of imaginative play. Brand: LEGOName: DUPLO Building PlatesModel: 4632Materials: PlasticColors: Red/yellow/greenRecommended for children ages 2-5 years oldDimensions: 10 inches high x 10 inches wideIncludes: 3 pieces

Lego - Ultimate Building Set by DUPLO $39.95 An ideal set for fun DUPLO consruction play: this new storage box with transparent lid includes a building plate, a chassis with wheels, a boy figure and transparent bricks. Type: Blocks & Building Sets Age: Child

Lego Girl's Belville Children Heart Blocks Building Time Watch Toy $37.29 This Children's Heart Blocks Building Time Watch Toy for girls features a creative design that allows children to customize the bracelet or change the bezel from pink to white. This watch from Lego includes a secure clip-on clasp.Brand: LegoGirl's Belville Children Heart Blocks Building Time Watch ToyCase: Plastic Clasp: Lego clip-on claspMovement: Japanese quartzWater resistance: 165 feetBracelet measurements: 18 inches wide x 8.5 inches longRecommended for ages 6 years and olderModel: 9002885

LEGO DUPLO Large Green Building Plate 2304 $33.24 This LEGO DUPLO building block play set features a large green building plate for hours of imaginative play. This play set also features a durable plastic construction and is compatible with other DUPLO blocks sets.Brand: LEGOName: DUPLO Large Green Building PlateModel: 2304Materials: PlasticColors: GreenRecommended for children ages 2-5 years oldDimensions: 15 inches high x 15 inches wideIncludes: 1 piece

LEGO DUPLO Disney Princess Cinderella's Carriage Building Blocks Set 6153 $62.35 This engaging 20-piece building blocks set from LEGO includes Cinderella mini figurine and her carriage. This play set also features Duplo bricks that are safe and sturdy for little hands and big imaginations.Brand: LEGODisney Princess Duplo Cinderella's Carriage Building Blocks SetModel: 6153Materials: PlasticRecommended for children ages 2-5 years oldIncludes: Cinderella and her carriageDuplo bricks, figures are colorful, safe and sturdy for little hands and big imaginationsDevelops fine motor skills, shapes and colors, and creativityDimensions: 10 inches high x 11 inches wide x 3 inches deepIncludes: 20 pieces

LEGO DUPLO Disney Princess Cinderella's Castle Building Blocks Set 6154 $78.98 This engaging 77-piece building blocks set from LEGO includes Cinderella and Prince Charming mini figurines. This play set also features Duplo bricks that are safe and sturdy for little hands and big imaginations.Brand: LEGODisney Princess Duplo Cinderella's Castle Building Blocks SetModel: 6154 Materials: PlasticRecommended for children ages 2-5 years oldIncludes: Cinderella and Prince Charming mini figurines, and castleDuplo bricks, figures are colorful, safe and sturdy for little hands and big imaginationsDevelops fine motor skills, shapes and colors, and creativityDimensions: 15 inches high x 18.5 inches wide x 3.5 inches deepIncludes: 77 pieces

Table Top Building Blocks $66.54 TABLETOP BUILDING BLOCKS

Lego - Road Construction Set $74.95 Build a tip truck, a front loader, a road paver or anything you can imagine with your ultimate LEGO road construction set. Let the building fun begin! Type: Blocks & Building Sets Material: PLASTIC Age: Child Color Mapping: Red

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