Hapori Tohu Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Who knew that a small woodworking and carpentry shop founded in the early 1900s in Billund, Denmark would one day become one of the greatest toy manufacturers in existence? It happened, as I'm sure we can all appreciate, and now that same company has hit its 80th anniversary. To celebrate the event, LEGO has posted <a href='http://aboutus.lego.com/en-us/news-room/2012/august/lego-group-80-years/' target='offsite'>an article</a> in commemoration of the company's founding and history, along with a <a href='http://aboutus.lego.com/en-us/news-room/2012/august/lego-group-80-years-video/' target='offsite'>fifteen-minute animated short</a> entitled "The Lego Story," narrated by Kjeld Kirk Christiansen (former president and CEO of LEGO and the grandson of LEGO Founder Ole Kirk Christiansen). In all, it's a fascinating look at the origins of the LEGO Company, its founders, and the classic LEGO brick itself. Celebrate!View the full article Quote News Forums Q&A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takanuinuva Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 I really enjoyed the video. It was interesting to see how Lego grew from the ground up. And the Slogan (Only the best is good enough) really spoke to me Quote I am Takanui Nuva. The Toa Nuva of Light I also go by Baron Von Brickenstein AFOL, Gamer and overall nice person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatanui Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 (edited) Cute movie, although I wish it had gone further into LEGO's history. Well, maybe in ten or twenty years. :PHappy birthday, too! LEGO has been a significant part of my life for as long as I can remember, and I hope it will continue successful and releasing high-quality sets and promotions for many years! -Gata Edited August 14, 2012 by Gatanui Quote - Gata Please don't use my avatar or signature without permission, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meiko Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Happy birthday, LEGO! I really enjoyed the video, and I can't wait until the next milestone birthday (90 or 100). Quote -- Meiko - @georgebarnick LUG Ambassador and administrator at Brickipedia News reporter and database administrator at Brickset Administrator at BIONICLEsector01 DISCLAIMER: All opinions and contributions made under this account are based solely on my own personal thoughts and opinions, and in no way represent any of the above groups/entities. If you have any concerns or inquiries about the contributions made under this account, please contact me individually and I will address them with you to the best of my ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa of Ice - 1987 Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Amazingly well done movie, and it shows that the animators put a lot of hard effort into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mare Tranquillitatis Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Nice walk into memories. I loved it. It may sound like the classical stereotype of the "great person that rises from the mud and the dust", but it's always nice to see how those stories end.Well, what should I say then? Happy birthday, and many heartfelt wishes that LEGO will go on this way. Also, many heartfelt thanks for having grown us such a good way. I'm debtor with you, Ole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linsanity Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Happy birthday, Lego!The movie was awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kohaku Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 That movie had some serious feels.I loved it.Happy Birthday Lego. Never stop building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenFlash Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Wow. Lego is 80 years old? I can't believe Lego was so successful, even during it's creation. Happy Birthday, Lego! Also, the movie was awesome and nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klak Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 The video was enjoying and enlightening. I'm glad to have contributed 18 years to the 80 years of one of the greatest toys on the planet! Quote My Comedies: The Krika Show (Season 1)The Krika Show Season 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDPsi HAN Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Please change the article to reflect the fact that Kjeld DID NOT narrate the short film. It was Marc Graue(Grave?), as seen in the credits. Quote AΨ 94 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSkeletonMan939 Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 I'm surprised Lego slipped in a potty mouth word. It was a pretty nice video, though the first person thing was sort of confusing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makuta DUSt Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 They got a few things wrong. For example, there was a name contest for the name, and the winner one a homemade bottle of gin. However, these are just nitpicks.Happy (late) Birthday, and hears to 80 years more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeatherDragon Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Happy birthday, LEGO! You have opened a door for my imagination and I am overjoyed I walked through it. Quote "Remember the Heart of NINJAGO."I might eat you if you get too close >:3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cederak Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Happy belated 80th Lego. A lot of people owe you a childhood of creativity...and the occasional hurt foot when stepping on your plastic bricks. Quote Cederak's Library l Blog: Fair Enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuvaguy Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 The video wouldn't load completely for me, but I saw a about half of it. It was well done and entertaining.During the video, I couldn't help but notice this guy...Anyways, happy 80th birthday, LEGO! Quote "Wuh?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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