1965 / Classic / Supplemental

Starting in the 1950s LEGO began individual parts sales, a practice that began with the Ferguson Tracktor in 1951. LEGO would supply dealers with wooden parts boxes and refill packs. These individual part sales would continue, at least in some markets, into the late 1950’s.

1965 LEGO Sets

1965 was a growth year for LEGO. The number of people employed by LEGO at Billund reached 600. LEGO was also increasing the pace of new development. Continued sales growth for the company also meant continued expansion of its manufacturing capacity. They also developed several new elements specifically for the North American market. Beginning this year, the primary illustration on each set's box would show only models that could be built with that set's contents. Previous sets featured generic models not necessarily possible.