The Belville theme which was introduced in 1994 and later discontinued in 2009 was created to appeal primarily to girls. While the sets revolved around the concept of the LEGO system it featured doll-like figures known as Belville Figures instead of regular LEGO minifigures. The Belville Figures featured multiple joints to make play more like normal doll play and were larger than minifigures. The Belville theme was the predecessor to LEGO Friends.
1995 LEGO Sets
1995 marked LEGO’s 60th anniversary and the 40th anniversary of the LEGO brick, a year of innovation and reflection. LEGO Technic CyberMaster blended mechanical engineering with early computer control, foreshadowing Mindstorms and LEGO’s digital future. For younger builders, LEGO Primo debuted as a pre-DUPLO system introducing infants to basic stacking play. Aquazone launched as LEGO’s first dedicated underwater adventure line, featuring the Aquanauts and Aquasharks. Castle expanded with the Royal Knights faction, while the company mourned the passing of Godtfred Kirk Christiansen, whose System in Play philosophy shaped LEGO’s legacy.