Ever wondered what the world’s collective curiosity looks like when it comes to those colourful, interlocking bricks we all know and love? LEGO® isn’t just a toy; it’s a cultural phenomenon, a nostalgia-inducing force, and apparently, a subject of endless online intrigue. The internet has long been buzzing with LEGO®-related queries that range from the practical to some quirky ones. Here are the 10 Most Asked LEGO® Questions on Google. As the Largest Supplier of LEGO® Products in the world, we were quite confident we would know all the answers but were humbled by some of the unexpected answers.
Let’s see how many you get right!
1. What Does LEGO® Stand For?
You’d think after decades of stepping on these plastic landmines, we’d all know the answer. Surprise! LEGO® stands for "leg godt," which is Danish for "play well." Bet you didn’t know that, did you?
2. How Many LEGO® Bricks Are There in the World?
More than 400 billion!!! That’s enough to circle the globe five times, this quantity of LEGO® bricks weighs as much as 20,000 blue whales, the largest animals on Earth. Stacked, these bricks would tower higher than Mount Everest, the tallest mountain on Earth, over 200 times.
3. What is the Largest LEGO® Set Ever Made?
It's the LEGO® Art 31203 World Map, with 11,695 pieces. This kit was released in June 2021. With this set, you can literally build your own globe-trotting adventure brick by brick and using LEGO® pins, you can mark your conquests like a modern-day explorer charting new territory.
4. When Was the First LEGO® Brick Made?
In 1949. Yep, it has been 7 long decades since LEGO® produced its first plastic brick—a humble ancestor to its iconic interlocking studs and tubes. Little did they know, they were laying the literal building blocks for generations of creativity and countless painful encounters of stepping on a stray brick, hurts just thinking about it (Ouch!)
5. How Are LEGO® Bricks Made?
Trucks deliver colourful plastic granules to LEGO® factories worldwide, filling towering silos. Inside, moulds are heated to 450°F, transforming gooey plastic into precise LEGO® bricks under intense pressure in 10 seconds. Automated robots swiftly pack finished pieces, which then head to assembly halls where intricate details and multi-part pieces are magically stamped and snapped together with robotic precision. Very Simple.
6. What Are LEGO® Minifigures?
Introduced in 1978, they are pint-sized figures packed with personalities that can take on every role imaginable, from astronauts to baristas to Luke Skywalker from Star Wars. Minifigures: making your LEGO® town's population more diverse and quirky since ‘78.
7. What is the Most Expensive LEGO® Set Ever Sold?
The LEGO® Space Command Centre at a whopping $10,100. For those who think regular LEGO® is too pedestrian, a perfect way to turn playtime into a statement of “Financial audacity”.
8. Are There LEGO® Sets for Adults?
Absolutely! LEGO® has embraced its grown-up fans, AFOLs (Adult Fans of LEGO®s) releasing sets that are intricate, complex, and sophisticated. Finally, a way to indulge in building and reliving your childhood without judgment—under the guise of being a collector, elevating LEGO® from toy to Timeless Art, which it most definitely is.
9. Can You Buy LEGO® in Bulk/Wholesale?
Absolutely! Buying LEGO® in Bulk is the ultimate dream for builders looking to scale their creations from tiny masterpieces to monumental marvels, all while ensuring you never run out of those crucial bricks when inspiration strikes. You can buy LEGO® in bulk through retailers, online LEGO® marketplaces, etc.
10. Can You Customize LEGO® Sets?
The answer is yes. LEGO® sets can be customized by modifying designs, combining sets, adding extra details, or even creating entirely new builds using the same bricks. Some online retailers and companies offer custom-printed LEGO® pieces for unique minifigures or specialized bricks.
If you ever find yourself looking for Unique Gift Ideas, Custom LEGO® Sets are the way to go-not only for individuals but even for corporate companies looking for Unique Gifts for their clients or employees or for team building activities.
Were any of these LEGO® Questions on your mind? How many were you able to answer correctly?
Regardless of your results, these searches highlight a universal truth: LEGO® isn’t just a toy—it’s a cultural phenomenon. It connects generations, challenges minds, and helps bring creative individuals like you into the ever growing LEGO® community.
Whether you are new to LEGO® or an AFOL, you can find something for yourself under DDBricks- We are the world’s largest used LEGO® reseller but beyond that, we take pride in our specialised custom LEGO® Corporate Gifts and we also upload interesting weekly blogs around LEGO® like this one.