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Tag: Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen
LEGO House appointing a new managing director later this year
The team at the LEGO House have revealed that a new managing director is being appointed as the next phase of development begins. Jesper Vilstrup, current managing director at the LEGO House, will be stepping down from the role this summer to make way for the LEGO Group’s head of social responsibility Kathrine Kirk Muff…
Stream Netflix’s LEGO House documentary for free
Netflix’s 2018 documentary on the construction of the LEGO House in Billund is now available to stream for free on YouTube. The 47-minute Home of the Brick takes us through the journey of the LEGO House, from its conception and design to the construction and 2017’s grand opening. The project’s key members – including third-generation…
The secrets of the LEGO House revealed in new book
Chronicle Books have released another LEGO-themed title, this time focusing on the many secrets that lie within the brick-shaped walls of the LEGO House. The Secrets of LEGO House is now available at book stores across the world, with a total of 160 pages filled with images, behind-the-scenes stories and the nine core principles that…
Five things you need to know about LEGO Ideas 21327 Typewriter
The wide release of the new LEGO Ideas 21327 Typewriter is just around the corner so we’ve gathered the facts you need to know about the latest fan-designed set. Whether or not you intend to purchase 21327 Typewriter on release day, you can’t deny that it’s a mechanical marvel for the LEGO Group, seamlessly combining…
LEGO Ideas 21327 Typewriter includes a note from a LEGO Group legacy
Despite not being able to actually type, LEGO Ideas 21327 Typewriter still includes an extra element to do with the written word. The latest LEGO Ideas build to be released is 21327 Typewriter, with excellent attention to detail making it look incredibly close to the real-life machine. However, the brick-built typewriter can’t type a letter…
The LEGO Group’s founding family plans investments to tackle plastic waste
Kirkbi, the $20 billion fund that oversees assets on behalf of the founding family of the LEGO Group, is looking to invest in at least one project that offers alternatives to plastic this year. Kirkbi is chaired by Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen, the grandson of the LEGO Group’s founder, who is estimated to have a net…
LEGO has published full transcripts of every single Bits N’ Bricks episode
The LEGO Group has published summaries and full transcripts for the entire first season of the Bits N’ Bricks podcast. That’s good news if you prefer learning about LEGO through your eyes rather than your ears, because there’s an absolute goldmine of material in those 19 episodes. No longer will you have to miss out…
Listen to Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen discuss the fabled history of LEGO video games
Third-generation LEGO Group owner Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen dives deep into the history of LEGO video games in the latest episode of the Bits N’ Bricks podcast. It’s the first episode in a new era for Brian Crecente and Ethan Vincent’s officially-sanctioned series, which was originally scheduled to run for just 12 episodes. Following a few…
Bits N’ Bricks podcast celebrates 25 years of LEGO videogames
The LEGO Group is celebrating 25 years of LEGO videogames with a new podcast series that delves into the company’s gaming history. Bits N’ Bricks will explore LEGO videogames past and present, from classics like LEGO Island to modern titles like LEGO Universe. Videogame journalist and Polygon co-founder Brian Crecente is hosting the series, alongside…
