Q: What was the first LEGO theme?
A: The first three LEGO themes were Castle, Town, and Space, each capturing the imagination of builders in unique ways.
Q: What did the 3 themes represent?
A: The past, the present, and the future.
Q: What made the Town theme special?
A: The Town theme, introduced in 1978, allowed builders to create bustling cityscapes, complete with vehicles, buildings, and minifigures, fostering creativity and storytelling.
Q: What made the Castle theme special?
A: The Castle theme, launched in 1978, transported builders to medieval times, enabling them to construct majestic fortresses, knights, and mythical creatures, igniting imaginative adventures.
**Inspiration from 2009**: The Castle themed LEGO Medieval Market Village (10193) set from 2009 served as the main inspiration for the latest LEGO Icons Medieval Town Square (10332) set releasing March 4, 2024.
Q: How did the Space theme inspire builders?
A: Inspired by existing space technology from the ’60s and ’70s, the Space theme, introduced in 1978, took builders on intergalactic journeys, encouraging them to construct futuristic spacecraft, space stations, and explore the mysteries of the cosmos. LEGO space vehicles and other space themed designs can be found in the current LEGO technic line. The latest space themed sets releasing in March 2024 are Mars Crew Exploration Rover, Surface Space Loader LT78, Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit, and VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81.
