jonathans,timeline on legos

By gwen

  • The year Legos were invented.

  • when the factory burt down

    The small firm of only a dozen employees continues to turn out the popular toy - but in 1942 a tragedy strikes - the entire LEGO factory burns to the ground.

  • Binding Bricks was dropped

    In 1953, the name Automatic Binding Bricks was dropped in favor of the brand-promoting LEGO Bricks.

  • Ole Kirk Christiansen dies

    In 1958 Ole Kirk Christiansen dies and Godtfred Kirk Christiansen becomes head of the company.

  • LEGO released the DUPLO brand

    In 1967 LEGO released the DUPLO brand - a larger version of the familiar block but for children under five years old.

  • parents buy duplo legos

    In 1969 it is released internationally and takes off like a rocket as parents everywhere take advantage of the opportunity to let their children play with the safe and creative toys.