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.
1979 LEGO Sets
In 1979, LEGO continued to diversify its product range with the introduction of Fabuland, a new theme aimed at younger children. Fabuland bridged the gap between DUPLO and standard LEGO System sets, featuring a mix of larger, easy-to-handle parts alongside traditional LEGO bricks. The theme was distinguished by its anthropomorphic animal characters, each with unique personalities, encouraging storytelling and imaginative play. Fabuland remained in production until 1989, making it one of LEGO’s longest-running themes at the time.