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1964 was the first year that saw the inclusion of instruction manuals in Lego sets. A notable Lego Group series, the Lego train system, was released in 1966. The original train sets included a 4.5-volt (which was changed to a 12-volt version two years later) motor, battery box, and rails.
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Can I get instructions for old LEGO sets? ›
We've made thousands of LEGO instruction booklets available online. Search by theme or year and you'll find instruction manuals for many of our old and new sets. Download them instantly and you're ready to build!
What is the upcoming LEGO 2024? ›
LEGO Animal Crossing 2024
Animal Crossing becomes a brand new LEGO theme in 2024! The first 5 sets were released on March 1st and include Minifigures with new molded head pieces for the characters! We can expect 2 more new sets to be coming out in August.
What is the first LEGO set worth? ›
Released in 1965, the LEGO set 001-1 might have nostalgic value due to its age, but with an original retail price of $4.95, a set today is only valued at $68.84, a +1290.71% increase.
Why is real LEGO so expensive? ›
One primary factor is the cost of raw materials, as Lego bricks are produced using high-quality plastic. Fluctuations in oil prices, as well as the availability and demand for plastic, play a crucial role in determining the cost of these raw materials.
Are LEGO MOCs legal? ›
LEGO-owned IP - images such as Sets/Parts/Minifigs/Instructions are LEGO IP. You may use them, but their usage must adhere to the LEGO copyright rules. MOCs - these materials are owned by the original designer who created the content and uploaded it to Rebrickable. You may not use these images for your own purposes.
What is the most popular fake LEGO? ›
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How do you get LEGO instructions for free? ›
How to download building instructions online
- Type in a set number or keyword, or select a year or theme to find what you need.
- Select the instruction you want to download.
- Click the “Download PDF” button on the bottom of the page.
- We recommend saving the instructions before opening them.
Can you sell already built LEGO sets? ›
We buy & trade LEGO® Products in almost any condition besides glued, chewed, and covered in goo, so whether you have giant tubs full of bulk pieces, built sets, or just a single minifig, we are interested! We offer the most for built sets with as many original pieces, figs, and instructions as you have.
If you're missing instructions from a set that's currently on store shelves, you can go straight to the source at Lego.com. Search for your set on the site, and you'll find an option to download building instructions for it as a PDF.
What is the biggest LEGO set ever? ›
As of November 2021, the largest LEGO set is the LEGO Art World Map. It measures over 65cm high and 104cm wide and includes 11695 pieces, which is 2600 more than the LEGO Titanic and the previous largest set the Colosseum, and 4154 more than the Star Wars UCS Millennium Falcon.
What is the LEGO roller coaster in 2024? ›
(eap) LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort in Berkshire, England, recently announced that a new roller coaster named “Minifigure Speedway” is set to open in spring 2024. The family-friendly ride will be a “Dueling Reverse Coaster” from Zierer, in which two trains race in parallel and ride both forwards and backwards.
What are the oldest LEGO sets? ›
10 Oldest LEGO Sets Ever Released
- Wheels. ...
- Boats. ...
- The Volkswagen Auto Showroom. Year manufactured: 1958. ...
- Church. Year manufactured: 1957. ...
- Fire Station. Year manufactured: 1957. ...
- Esso Filling Station. Year manufactured: 1956. ...
- Town Plan and Town Plan Accessories. Year manufactured: 1956. ...
- Automatic Binding Bricks. Year manufactured: 1949.
What was the world's first Lego figure? ›
The first ever LEGO Minifigure was the Police Officer Minifigure, introduced in 1978.
What was the first LEGO piece ever made? ›
In 1949 LEGO produced its first plastic brick, a precursor to its signature brick with interlocking studs on the top and tubes on the bottom. It was patented in 1958 by Christiansen's son Godtfred Kirk, who replaced his father as the head of the company.
When did LEGO start using numbered bags? ›
From production, we believe we started using numbered bags in 1998, but there is not a mention of certain products or product lines. The first time introduced the model of having one building instruction + one bag of bricks per model, in 1997, but at the time the bags weren´t numbered.