Legos have come a long way since the first sets arrived in the U.S. in the early 1960s. What began as a simple child’s toy has mushroomed into an empire of theme parks, movies, and, of course, bricks.

From toy to icon: LEGO began as a simple building toy but now spans movies, video games, and high-profile collaborations with global franchises. Art meets science: Exhibits like 'Brick Planet' use ...

Few toy lines have evolved and adapted while remaining true to its core simplicity that way LEGO has. Not only does it have decades of legacy behind it, but it has also grown from a few brightly ...