9. LEGO Bricks

Release Year: 1949
Produced by: LEGO Group
Original Cost: varies according to
The Danish firm LEGO first released LEGO Bricks, the vibrant interlocking plastic blocks that have created a universe of invention and imagination, in 1958. The ingenuity of LEGO bricks resides in their design; their endless connecting possibilities allow kids and adults to build everything from basic buildings to intricate machinery.

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These bricks were admitted into the National Toy Hall of Fame in 1998, having gained international recognition for their educational value. LEGO is now more than just a toy; it’s a vehicle for narrative, engineering, and artistic expression that inspires generations of builders to think that everything is possible when you have the right kind of bricks.