LEGO 1962 / Classic Sets

In 1962 LEGO released 12 Classic sets across 3 subthemes. The largest Classic set from 1962 was 810-4 Town Plan with a piece count of 760 and a retail price of $12.50.

The LEGO Classic theme comprises sets that offer a broad assortment of bricks and pieces in various colors and shapes. Unlike many other LEGO themes that revolve around specific narratives or characters, the Classic theme emphasizes open-ended creativity, allowing builders to construct whatever they envision. These sets serve as foundational building kits and include various LEGO elements and parts in a variety of packaging.

1962 LEGO Sets

In 1962 LEGO furthered its international expansion and began to sell products in Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Morocco and Australia. In addition, the original Danish patent that was filed in 1958 was finally granted. New parts and colors were introduced in 1962 such as black bricks and LEGO plates. Also, the LEGO wheel was no fully developed and LEGO introduced the wheels in the 400 and 401 supplementary sets in 1962. The wheel was part of the new Futura groups products and perhaps Futura’s first important contribution to the LEGO System. The wheels were round 2 × 2 or 4 × 4 bricks with a groove to accept a rubber tire and had friction based axles for rotation.