LEGO was founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Christiansen, a carpenter from Billund, Denmark. Initially, he crafted high-quality wooden toys, emphasizing creativity and durability. The workshop’s early products included yo-yos, pull-along animals, and simple building blocks, laying the foundation for the company’s future

In 1934, Christiansen named his company LEGO, derived from the Danish phrase leg godt (“play well”). Interestingly, the name also translates to “I put together” in Latin—a coincidence that perfectly encapsulated the brand’s mission

While LEGO began with wooden toys, its shift to plastic in the late 1940s revolutionized the industry. Though not explicitly detailed in the sources, the company’s commitment to innovation and quality established it as a global leader in play-based learning. By the 21st century, LEGO became one of the most successful toy brands in history, celebrated for sets like the LEGO Titanic and collaborations with franchises like The Lord of the Rings