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Jan 29 2008

LEGO bricks, 50 years of imagination

Published by drew under culture, design, toys

LEGO bricks celebrated their 50th anniversary yesterday. It’s amazing that a toy could have such holding power, but then again, LEGO bricks are not your ordinary toy.

When I was growing up in the 70’s and 80’s I don’t believe that there was a toy that I didn’t get bored with besides LEGO bricks. Seriously, what can’t you build with LEGO bricks? BEST toy ever! Happy birthday to my all-time favorite toy!

Links:

LEGO 50th anniversary site

Geekdad - 50th Anniversary of LEGO

boing boing - LEGO 50th anniversary

boing boing - Millennium Falcon building video

Google’s logo to commemorate the occasion

Gizmodo - 50 years of building frenzy and curiosities

Wikipedia - entry on LEGOs

Gizmodo - Best sets in LEGO history

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