Here are some facts about LEGO, the iconic plastic brick toys:
- LEGO’s founder, Ole Kirk Christiansen, created the name “LEGO” from taking the first two letters of the Danish words LEG GODT, meaning “play well“.
- During the Christmas season almost 28 LEGO sets are sold each second.
- Laid end to end, the number of LEGO bricks sold in a year would reach more than five times round the world.
LEGO lovers are gathering locally Saturday, January 11, at Sullivan Public in Eldred, NY, to celebrate the creations made during the fall session of Sullivan Public’s LEGO Club and showing builds from enthusiasts community wide.
We spoke to Adrienne Hloderwski, head of the children’s programs at Sullivan Public, about the event.
Image: Adrienne Hloderwski, Lego enthusiast.