LEGO 1979 / Fabuland Sets

The Fabuland theme included sets that depicted the land of Fabuland and introduced Fabuland Figures, characters with human-like bodies with various animal heads. Fabuland was the first LEGO theme to introduce named characters that focused around a story and was the first LEGO theme to feature licensed products such as storybooks, playing cards, children’s clothing and animated TV series to enhance the playing experience through storytelling and role play. The FABULAND figures have heads of a mammal, a reptile or a bird sometimes topped by a peaked hat, and arms and legs with motion very similar to LEGO minifigures.

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.