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Celebrate National Lego Day on January 28 by building something awesome! This day was created in 2011 to celebrate the iconic brick toy that has been loved by children and adults alike for generations. The possibilities are endless with Lego, from creating mini-figures, to entire cities or ships. So grab your box of bricks and get ready to make some magical creations this National LEGO Day!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1932</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Legos' Founding</div><div class='timeline-text'>Ole Kirk Christiansen, a Danish carpenter, founded LEGO, initially manufacturing wooden toys.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1958</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Introduction of the LEGO Brick</div><div class='timeline-text'>The modern version of the LEGO brick, with its interlocking principles, was patented.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1978</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Introduction of LEGO Minifigures</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first LEGO Minifigure, a small articulated figurine, was introduced to LEGO sets.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1997</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>LEGO.com Launches</div><div class='timeline-text'>LEGO launches its official website, LEGO.com, featuring product information, games, and building instructions.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Release of "The LEGO Movie"</div><div class='timeline-text'>"The LEGO Movie", a computer-animated adventure comedy film based on the LEGO line of construction toys, is released in theaters.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>LEGO's Sustainable Bricks</div><div class='timeline-text'>LEGO announced the launch of their first sustainable bricks made from plant-based plastic sourced from sugarcane.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Build a Lego creation</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather up your favorite Lego bricks and start building. You can create whatever you want, from a car to a castle to a robot. Get creative and let your imagination run wild.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a Lego building party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over for a fun Lego party. Provide an assortment of Legos, some snacks, and great music. Have everyone come up with their own creations or have them work together on one big masterpiece.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a Lego store</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Head down to the local Lego store and celebrate National Lego Day in style. Explore the latest sets, check out the Master Builder Gallery, shop for exclusive items, or even take home your own mini figure.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Take part in a Lego challenge</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Check out websites like Instructables or BrickLink to find different challenges that involve using your Legos to build something creative. What kind of creative contraption can you come up with?</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch a Lego movie</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Snuggle up on the couch with some popcorn and watch one of the many popular Lego movies out there. From The LEGO Movie to The LEGO Batman Movie, there's something for everyone.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Lego is fun and creative</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>No matter what your age, it's hard to deny the appeal of building something from Lego pieces. It's a great way to use your imagination and hone in on your creativity – just make sure you have enough pieces! Plus, there are endless possibilities for the type of creations you can build.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Lego encourages problem solving</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Building with Legos is more than just having fun - it also helps to promote critical thinking skills. You have to consider which pieces fit together best, as well as how much space you have available and how all of the elements will work together to create a beautiful structure or scene.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Lego promotes family bonding</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Working on projects together is a great way to bond as a family. Building with legos is a fun activity that everyone can enjoy, no matter their age or skill level. It's also a great way to teach kids important values like teamwork and cooperation while spending quality time together!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Lego Originated in Denmark</h3><p class='facts-content'>The Lego Group was founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen, a carpenter from Billund, Denmark. LEGO derived its name from two Danish words 'leg godt', which mean 'play well'.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Over 36 Billion Lego Bricks are Produced Annually</h3><p class="facts-content">Each year, the Lego company produces over 36 billion bricks, making it one of the largest manufacturers of play materials in the world.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Legos are Designed with Incredible Precision</h3><p class="facts-content">Lego bricks are designed with a universal system so that bricks of different sizes and from different years can still fit together neatly and securely.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The World's Tallest Lego Tower Stands over 114 Feet Tall</h3><p class="facts-content">The tallest structure ever made from Lego bricks was built in Tel Aviv, Israel, in 2017, reaching a height of 114 feet (34.76 meters).</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>There are more Lego Minifigures than Humans on Earth</h3><p class="facts-content">As of 2019, it's estimated that more than 8 billion minifigures have been produced, surpassing the global human population.</p></div></div>
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