About LEGO Classic Wooden Box Set
LEGO Classic Wooden Box Sets were among the first construction sets introduced by the company. They typically contained a variety of bricks and, in some cases, baseplates or other elements. The bricks in these sets were made of plastic, but the packaging was wooden, reflecting the company's transition from its roots as a wooden toy manufacturer to a primarily plastic one. These wooden boxes are now considered rare collector's items, representing an early era in LEGO's history.
1969 LEGO Sets
1969 saw the launch of the DUPLO system, introducing double-sized bricks for preschoolers and opening a new age group for LEGO play. The company’s workforce surpassed 800 employees as sales and exports climbed. Trains advanced with new red spoked wheels, and LEGO Futura—an R&D division focused on concept development—was established in Billund. By this time, LEGO’s shift from cellulose acetate to ABS plastic was nearly complete, ensuring stronger and more colorfast bricks.