Lego were first started in 1945 as a simple style of snap-together toy blocks, and has expanded to movie franchise-themed sets, Legoland theme parks and a separate pink line for children who want home- and fashion-themed sets. There is also an extensive line of minifigures, which are collected by adults and children alike. Iconic movie and television figures are frequently displayed at movie premiers, conventions and store displays. The Lego Group works extensively to maintain the strictest quality control, ensuring that each brick meets the exact side and weight standards, so that they are always producing and selling physically perfect bricks. They can be bought at almost every store -- even grocery stores carry mini-sets -- but there are specialty stores that carry the most desirable collectible sets. The high-end sets are mainly bought through the Lego website, but can be ordered at many of the standard retailers. For any questions or comments, their excellent customer service can be reached at 1-800-835-4386, or online via their website.
