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1980

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Events

  • LEGO establishes the Educational Products Department.
  • New LEGO factories are opened in Switzerland and in Jutland, Denmark.
  • Four digit set codes are introduced for LEGOLAND (6xxx) , Trains (7xxx) and Technical/Expert Builder (8xxx) Themes.
  • A survey reveals that seventy percent of all Western European families with children under fourteen own LEGO bricks.
  • 2x2 round plates are introduced.
  • The second generation Trains system is released - popularly known as the "Gray Era". The older "Blue" system remains on sale in some markets (such as the United Kingdom), with the new system not becoming available until the following year.
  • The top hat piece is introduced.
  • Lens holder pieces are introduced on Town vehicles.

Sets introduced