The main types of Lego constructors

Lego has long been considered a world-class brand, and its products are recognized as one of the most sought-after and popular brands in different parts of the world.

Lego toys are non-toxic because they contain a mixture of natural substances such as wool, amber, resin and protein. Due to the absence of zinc, cadmium and mercury in the composition of Lego, they fully comply with all international quality standards for children's goods.

Lego constructors have established themselves on the market as a toy that develops fine motor skills of hands, trains imagination and ingenuity, contributes to the expansion of structural and logical thinking, and also brings great pleasure to the child.

A variety of series of Lego constructors are very popular among boys and girls of different age categories.

1. Lego Duplo

The Lego Duplo series was designed specifically for toddlers. The main feature of the sets included in this series is the size of the cubes, which are 8 times larger than the standard ones (which eliminates the possibility of swallowing and getting into the respiratory tract).

Constructors are designed for children from 1 to 5 years old, while their development takes into account all the needs and characteristics of this age.

The cubes are easily fastened, and the assembled models are reliable - they do not fall apart even in conditions of active play. The brightness and richness of colors develops the color perception of young children

Each set carries an interesting game plot, the opportunity to learn something new about the world around. With the designer it is easy to come up with a lot of educational exciting games for children of a very early age.

2. lego city

In Lego City sets, all the elements that a child sees in everyday life are reproduced in realistic models, which will inspire the creation of a city full of movement. With a huge variety of pieces, Lego sets allow for an endless number of combinations.

The main feature of the series are numerous "urban" themes: police, fire department, construction site, research stations, prison, railway station, airport, race track, spaceport, etc. Lego City offers a huge number of professions and employment areas to choose from: firefighters, police officers, doctors, rescuers, builders, merchants, farmers and many others.

Lego City - these are sets, divided by complexity into age categories, suitable for children from 3 to 16 years old.

3. STAR WARS (Star Wars)

Lego developers keep up with the times, embodying new trends and trends in their creations. Of course, the producers could not ignore the legendary film epic "Star Wars", the army of fans of which is estimated in millions of people.

This series is not for kids: the boxes, made in a recognizable style, are marked with an indication of the initial age from 6 to 14 years.

Each set consists of technical devices and unique figures that combine bright recognizable features of popular movie characters and the special sketchiness of Lego men. Smaller kits include small fighters or speeders with pilots, while large-scale options include many mini-figures, detailed scenery for movie scenes, large detailed ships (Death Star, Millennium Falcon).

The Star Wars brand is characterized by the incredible realism of the models. The line features the main and secondary characters of the seven parts of the saga.

4. lego technical

The Technic series dips children from 6 years old into the world of special equipment. Racing cars, jeeps, cars, cranes, repair vehicles, hydro scooters, rescue helicopters, motorcycles.

Lego, using the example of miniature models, clearly demonstrates to the child the principles of operation of special equipment.

The Technic line is not intended for babies. On the products of the brand there are markings "6+", "8+" and even "16+". Technique models are complex, but if dad or older brother is nearby, then they are quite accessible and understandable even for 5-year-olds.

Details and fastening principles are different from the classic Lego. A technician is gears, sticks with holes, pins, axles and similar nuts, which, with the help of detailed instructions, are assembled into a structure that functions like the original.

Separately, it is worth mentioning the Technic models equipped with a motorized Power Functions element. This unit, powered by batteries, makes it possible to control the structure using a remote control.

5. Lego Bionicle

Lego Bionicle is a unique series of modular robots - characters from fantastic stories. Constructor lovers are attracted by the amazing world of robots, a variety of technical innovations, mutations, and incredible images.

The designers of this series have a well-thought-out storyline. Bionicle is the whole universes, with their own laws, heroes and villains, dangers, problems, joys. In carefully thought-out worlds, there is an eternal struggle between good and evil.

Most of the characters in the line are compatible, that is, you can assemble one set of several separate ones. Bionicle is different from the usual classic Lego sets. By the principle of fasteners, brand details resemble Technic elements.

6. LegoNinjago

Based on the popular cartoon, LEGO Ninjago quickly gained popularity.

The Lego Ninjago series is a fantasy story based on the legends of medieval Japan about stealthy warriors, ninjas who are proficient in martial arts and various types of weapons, myths about dragons and ghosts, powerful magic blades and cruel villains who seek to take over the world.

Lego Ninjago building sets have an age limit of 6 years old, which goes up in sets consisting of small parts. The average number of parts in a box is from 100 to 600 pieces.

The sets feature exclusive minifigures with unusual drawings and carefully crafted details. Several action figures have been released in the series.

7. Legofriends

The Friends series was created specifically for girls, taking into account the peculiarities of thinking, passions and interests of young princesses. Friends constructors are a 2 in 1 toy: building and playing with dolls at the same time.

Like many previous Lego series, the Friends line is united by a single plot. The main characters of the story are 5 teenage girlfriends. They differ in characters, hobbies and appearance. The girls are united by true friendship, kindness, love of travel and outdoor activities.

Kego-girlfriends have more realistic proportions and less angularity than standard figures - they are graceful dolls with cute embossed faces. Their hands are adapted to hold various accessories.

In this article, we have provided information about the most popular varieties of Lego. In fact, Lego is presented in a wider range for all ages of children. All detailed information about the series and lines is indicated on the packaging of the set.

Prepared by Maryana Chornovil