In 1949, the Lego Group began producing similar bricks, calling them "Automatic Binding Bricks." Lego bricks, then manufactured from cellulose acetate, were developed in the spirit of traditional wooden blocks that could be stacked upon one another but could be "locked" together.
Where and how is Lego made?
Manufacturing of Lego bricks occurs at several locations around the world. Moulding is done in Billund, Denmark; Nyíregyháza, Hungary; Monterrey, Mexico and most recently in Jiaxing, China. Brick decorations and packaging are done at plants in Denmark, Hungary, Mexico and Kladno in the Czech Republic.
How does Lego make their pieces?
All of the basic Lego elements start out as plastic granules composed primarily of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS). A highly automated injection molding process turns these granules into recognizable bricks.Feb 19, 2021
What is LEGO made of?
Most LEGO® pieces are made from a high-quality plastic called ABS. It provides the unique connective grip, high gloss, and the color stability our LEGO bricks are known for. It meets a long list of safety, durability and quality rules and we've been using it ever since 1963!
Is it illegal to make LEGO?
Yes, unless stated otherwise in the specific contest rules, all building techniques are allowed and will not result in disqualification. Note: "illegal techniques" refers to the LEGO Group's internal design rules for connecting elements together for stability and to avoid unnecessary stress.
What makes a LEGO build illegal?
In the Lego community, illegal building techniques are simply ways to fit Lego pieces together in a way that the company never intended. These techniques don't follow the official building guidelines, but some creative designers have used them to make one-of-a-kind pieces.
What is an illegal building technique?
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Where does LEGO make their sets?
There isn't one huge LEGO factory where all the bricks and sets are made and then spread throughout the world. In fact, the LEGO company uses three main factories: Billund in Denmark, Nyíregyháza in Hungary, and Monterrey in Mexico.
How many sets have LEGO created?
Bricklink catalog has 15824 sets in its catalog. Brickset has 16378 sets. Rebrickable has 15432 sets.Jan 17, 2020