Little celebrity: LEGO figure celebrates its 40th anniversary
Exactly 40 years ago, when there were no mobile phones and smartphones, and the Internet had not yet appeared, LEGO minifigure was created, marked the beginning of a new era.
Since then, the sets of the designer and the characters in it have changed, imitated the world around them, tried to "keep up with him." Several generations grew up on them.
The first human-shaped figures appeared in LEGO designers back in 1974. They were motionless, although for that time they were one of the most desired gifts for the child.
And only in 1978 was developed the first minifigure with movable legs and handles. In addition, the creators have provided her face - simple, symbolic, but very good-natured.
For many years the main character could only smile, but now in the arsenal of a little player there is 650 unique emotions, which can be used, playing any game situations.
On the basis of the minifigure, 20 first characters were created, among which were a policeman, a doctor, a rescuer, an astronaut.
For 40 years, the list of characters exceeded 8000. Now the child can play trainer, Vikings, pirates and aliens. Whichever set you choose for your child, in its composition there will always be a LEGO minifigure.
By the way, this toy has outstanding acting skills. She starred in a series of Hollywood films "Lego".
To cast one figure, manufacturers use eight molds. Each part of the toy is produced with high accuracy. Due to the size, and modern minifigurki, and the very first, forty years old toys fully compatible with each other.
Child psychologists say that this toy has helped more than one generation of babies.
It allows you to play life situations, thanks to which the intellect, emotionality, imagination and communication skills of children are developed. Namely, these qualities largely determine the success of a person in the future.
