Dacta was an original LEGO theme from 1960 to 2003 that deals with all things that can be used with educational facilities, such as DUPLO and TECHNIC. Dacta was later replaced by the LEGO Education theme. Sets in the Dacta product line were exclusively developed for usage in younger aged schools so the sets typically contain a large amount of pieces for playing and learning in groups. The sets were designed to contain a higher number of bricks and elements at a lower cost.
1960 LEGO Sets
1960 was both a turning point and a trial for LEGO. A warehouse fire destroyed most of the company’s wooden toy inventory, prompting a full shift to plastic production and the LEGO System of Play. New Basic sets debuted with distinct box artwork, replacing earlier generic packaging. LEGO Finland and LEGO Netherlands were founded, and marketing efforts expanded sharply with new advertising campaigns, solidifying LEGO’s focus on the brick as its core identity.