LEGO

The Lego Group is a family-owned company based in Billund, Denmark,^] and best known for the manufacture of Lego brand toys.

The company was founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Christiansen. The word Lego is derived from the Danish words "leg godt", meaning "play well." The word "lego" also means "I gather together" in Latin, and "I connect" or "I tie" in Italian.

The history of Lego spans nearly 100 years, beginning with the creation of small wooden playthings during the early 20th century. Manufacturing of plastic lego bricks began in Denmark in 1947, but since has grown to include factories throughout the world. Today, the company is an iconic brand.