# About Us

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## Only the best is good enough

As children shape their own worlds with LEGO® bricks, we play our part in having **a positive impact on the world** they live in today and will inherit in the future.

[Learn about the LEGO Group](/content/en-us/aboutus/lego-group "Learn about the LEGO Group"/index.html)

## Inspire and Develop the Builders of Tomorrow

LEGO® Play starts to release a child’s **potential** from the moment they pick up their first brick.

[Learn more about the LEGO Brand](/content/en-us/aboutus/lego-group/the-lego-brand "Learn more about the LEGO Brand"/index.html)

## The LEGO® History

Founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen, and based on the iconic LEGO® brick, it is one of the world's leading manufacturers of play materials.

[LEGO history timeline overview](/content/en-us/aboutus/lego-group/the-lego-group-history "See a timeline of our history"/index.html) [LEGO history deep dive](/content/en-us/history "Deep dive into the history of the LEGO Group"/index.html)

## 33,000+ people in 40+ countries

[Contact us](/content/en-us/aboutus/lego-group/contact "Contact Page"/index.html)

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## Supporting a more creative and resilient society

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LEGO Education website](https://education.lego.com/ "LEGO Education website")
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LEGO Foundation website](https://learningthroughplay.com/ "Visit the LEGO Foundation website")
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LEGO House website](https://www.legohouse.com/ "Visit LEGO House's website")