• Discover LEGO History

• Select and Collect LEGO

• Find LEGO on eBay Australia

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Discover LEGO History

Discover LEGO History

The name LEGO comes from the words “leg godt”, which means "play well" in Danish. First started in Denmark as a carpenter shop in 1932, it wasn’t until 1949 that they introduced the “Automatic Binding Brick,” the predecessor to today’s LEGO. The rest, as they say, is history.

• 1954: LEGO “Automatic Binding Brick” is renamed the “LEGO Mursten” or “LEGO Brick” and is officially trademarked. The familiar stud and tube coupling system was designed to make the toys more stable after an initial lack of interest at a German toy fair.

• 1955: After further redevelopment of the LEGO bricks, LEGO System of Play is launched.

• 1959: LEGO starts to expand across Europe and offices in Belgium, Britain, France and Sweden are opened.

• 1961: LEGO makes a distribution deal with Samsonite Corp to start selling in the U.S and Canada. The range includes 50 sets, 15 vehicles, as well as numerous loose kits.

• 1964: Building sets with instructions are sold for the first time.

• 1966: 57 sets and 25 vehicles are available for sale by the end of the year.

• 1967: DUPLO is produced.

• 1973: LEGO USA is established.

• 1977: LEGO TECHNIC line is introduced.

• 1978: Mini-figures with movable arms and legs are introduced to the LEGO worlds.

• 1980: A survey shows that 70% of all Western families with children under 14 have LEGO toys in the household. A large number of product lines are developed over the next 10 years. These include LEGO Castle and LEGO Pirates.

• 1990: The LEGO Group is now one of the 10 largest toy manufacturers in the world.

• 1999: LEGOLAND opens in Carlsbad, California. A new line of construction sets based on the extremely popular Star Wars movies is launched. LEGO brick is named one of the products of the century by Fortune magazine.

• 2001: Bionicle is launched with huge success and even spawns a movie. LEGO also introduced Mindstorms, building kits that come with microprocessors thus making them truly robotic toys.

• 2001-2005: LEGO continues to release many lines based on popular movies, books, and television series.

Select and Collect LEGO

Select and Collect LEGO

Besides teaching children of all ages the fundamentals of physics and construction, LEGO also encourages them to use their imagination. There is only one rule to collecting LEGO, that is to have fun and enjoy yourself. From there though, your imagination is the only limit.

Select the right LEGO

LEGO toys range in ages from 0 to adult. There is sure to be a LEGO toy that suits your needs no matter who you are buying for.

• Babies and toddlers (ages 0-2): DUPLO LEGO blocks and QUATRO LEGO blocks are larger than regular LEGO blocks which allows them to be more easily manipulated by smaller hands. This makes them ideal for toddlers to begin learning the basics of building with. There are even DUPLO LEGO play sets which feature their favorite characters, Bob the Builder, Winnie the Pooh and Dora the Explorer.

• Young builders (ages 3-5): More advanced DUPLO LEGO sets are available for older children. You can also find brick and bucket LEGO sets for freeform building. Favorite kids themes include all sorts of animals, vehicles , and police and firemen. There are also DUPLO storage tables available which serve as a building base and also help to make clean up simple.

• Master builders (ages 6+): With the large variety of themed sets, from LEGO castles and pirates to Star Wars LEGO and Harry Potter LEGO sets, there is something for kids of all ages to enjoy. Even adults can join in the fun with action sets such as LEGO cars and trucks and NBA LEGO. There are also competitions, robotic sets such as Mindstorm and free form sculptures which can take building to a whole new level.

Collect LEGO

When you are just starting out on your collection, it's best to pick a focus for it. You can choose a popular collectible theme like Star Wars and Harry Potter, or go with a special interest like LEGO trains . It's easy to start a decent collection using eBay Australia as sets and pieces are relatively inexpensive.

LEGO has also released a number of special edition LEGO pieces and exclusives in the past. Some of the hard to find and highly desirable pieces include items like the over 60 cm (2 feet) tall Death Star II,  the U.S.S. Constellation and the Red Baron's Fokker triplace.

There are also collectors who try to collect every unique LEGO brick that has ever been made. Although this is a huge task, some enthusiasts relish the challenge.

You can also find LEGO bricks sold by bulk on eBay Australia. These are great for completing large sculptures or projects.

Find LEGO on eBay Australia

Find LEGO on eBay Australia

Once you know what type of LEGO you want, go to the Toys & Hobbies portal. Click on LEGO under LEGO & Building Toys and start searching for item listings on eBay Australia.

• Categories: The Categories list on the left side of each page will help you narrow down your listings by item type. You'll find links for Bulk Bricks & Pieces, Duplo, Primo, Baby, Sets, Technic, Bionicle and Other.

• Keyword search: Search eBay Australia listing titles for specific words. For example, if you want to find Star Wars LEGO, type "star wars" (without quotation marks) into the Search box. Click "Search title and description" to expand your results. Visit eBay Australia's Search Tips page for more tips on searching with keywords.

If you can't find exactly what you want, try shopping eBay Stores, tell the eBay Australia Community what you want by creating a post on Want It Now, or save a search on My eBay and eBay Australia will email you when a match becomes available.

Buy LEGO with Confidence

Buy LEGO with Confidence

Before making your purchase, make sure you know exactly what you're buying, research your seller, and understand how eBay Australia and PayPal protect you.  

Know your purchase

Carefully read the details in item listings.

• Figure delivery costs into your final price. If you spend a lot of money, make sure the seller will insure the item when it ships.

• If you want more information, ask by clicking the "Ask seller a question" link under the seller's profile.

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• Never pay for your eBay Australia item using instant cash wire transfer services through Western Union or MoneyGram. These payment methods are unsafe when paying someone you do not know.

Know your seller

Research your seller so you feel positive and secure about every transaction.

• What is the seller's Feedback rating? How many transactions have they completed? What percentage of positive responses do they have?

• What do buyers say in their Feedback? Did the seller receive praise?

• Most top eBay Australia sellers operate like retail stores and have return policies. Do they offer a money-back guarantee? What are the terms and conditions?

Buyer protection

In the unlikely event that a problem arises during your transaction, eBay Australia and PayPal are there for you.

• Pay safely with PayPal: PayPal enables you to pay without the seller ever seeing your bank account or credit card numbers. In fact, PayPal protects buyers 100% against unauthorised payments from their accounts. Plus, with PayPal Buyer Protection, your purchase can be covered up to $1,500.

• eBay Australia Security & Resolution Centre: Visit the Security & Resolution Centre to learn how to protect your account and use eBay Australia's quick and efficient resolution tools.

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