It is probably fair to assume that every reader of this article knows Lego. There is even a great chance that you’ve owned at least one of the Lego sets. Furthermore, according to the most recent Brand Finance’s research, Lego has been classified as the world’s second most powerful brand. There is no wonder people like it so much; Lego is truly awesome!
Let’s start off by reminding ourselves a little bit of history of Lego.
As some of you may know the Lego Group is a Danish family-owned company and its name comes from the Danish phrase leg godt, which means “play well”. The very first Lego bricks sets started to be manufactured in 1949 and they were called "Automatic Binding Bricks". Since then, more than 400 billion Lego bricks have been produced. Pretty impressive, don’t you think?
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| The first Automatic Binding Bricks set in the original cardboard box. Very hard to find these days. https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?S=700-12#T=S&O={} |
I, personally, have always been a big fan of Lego Technic, because it gives you the ability to accurately recreate many mechanical systems. It is also worth noting that every year there is a flagship product in Lego’s Technic line. In 2016 the Lego Technic designers decided to recreate one of the most iconic cars, namely Porsche 911 GT3 RS. You can watch the video below to see the story behind this product. I can say that this is definitely an extraordinary set and there is an extraordinary price to pay for it too. After all, the Lego sets are and always were on the expensive side.
Don’t forget that Lego is not only about construction toys; it also has left its mark on the video game industry. There was a whole series of Lego video games - the very first one was named “Lego Fun to Build” and it was published in 1995. This year we shall see yet another long-awaited Lego video game. Wouldn’t it be cool to combine an open world known from Minecraft with Lego bricks? This is exactly what “Lego Worlds” game is all about. For me, it is a dream come true and I will definitely want to try this game out.
Watch the trailer below to see it for yourself.
Did you play with Lego bricks as a child?
If so, can you remember what your very first Lego set was or which one was your favourite?
Do you agree that Lego toys are one of the best for child’s development?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lego
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Lego_video_games
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legoland
http://brandfinance.com/news/press-releases/global-500-2016-star-wars-sends-disneys-brand-into-hyperdrive/
Comments
:-D I think that Lego has not only enabled kids to use Lego bricks as toys but also as a tool to develop one's imagination and logic. Children could use the bricks as they wished, regardless of the idea which the producer has displayed, and therefore they could expand their sense of size, space, length, shape and so on.
In my opinion Lego has been and still is a great type of toy and learning tool for children. I haven't been following Lego's new offers, sets and characters throughout the years, however I definitely think they know what they are doing, and what they create is definitely useful and helpful to children.
I had only 1 Lego set in my childhood and it was Batman set. I loved it.
That’s an interesting question about child’s development. And I’m not really sure that it’ll make your kid smarter. Maybe it develops creativity in some way because you have to create stuff.
When I was child I played with Lego bricks. When I get my first set I was happy.
If so, can you remember what your very first Lego set was or which one was your favourite?
My first Lego set was Lego SYSTEM CITY. This set contains building blocks for the construction of a small town. Part of the kit include excavators, helicopters, buildings and workers.
Do you agree that Lego toys are one of the best for child’s development?
In my opinion Lego toys are one of the best for child’s development.
It develops when the imagination. If the sets are built with their parents also teaches cooperation.
Lego's are great for older kids, since 8 maybe. They are expensive, but they can connect tchem as they wish, so the only limit is their fantasion.
Aleksander, I'm as crazy about Lego as you. The same like you I love Lego Technic. Apart from the fact that I have a girlfriend (:p), the rest is the same. I still have complete models from my childhood in my parents' house. When I go there I like to "check" it. Then I mention my childhood :D.
My favourtie model is excavator. It's not so giant, but when I got it, it was one of the biggest model. I completed it when I was 5 or 6. Now, I know that Lego improved my skills and "shaped" me in some way (e.g. in terms of patience and precision).
I don't have any Mindstorms set, but I'm not sure if it is as interesting as Technic. Probably because of the fact that I don't have any. If I could, I would buy Mercedes-Benz truck with hydraulic crane. It's probably the biggest set now. It's unbelievable it is reflected very precisely (according to real one Mercedes-Benz model)
- provides tools that develop lateral thinking in a fun environment
- teaches kids to think in three dimensions
- improves literacy as kids work with instructions
- develops problem-solving, organization, and planning by construction
- improves creativity
- enhances communication and critical thinking
- boosts kids motor development
In my opinionLego is great for children, because they can become more creative. Of course Lego can also be dangerous because of tiny elements which can be easily swallowed by small children.
I have no idea what it was though, it was too long ago to remember.