LEGO has produced various seasonal and holiday-themed sets over the years. These sets often coincide with holidays like Christmas, Easter, Halloween, and Valentine's Day, among others. The LEGO Basic theme, which began in the 1970s, was designed to be a more general, non-thematic series of sets. Unlike the themed sets that revolve around concepts, the Basic theme provided a collection of standard LEGO bricks and pieces.
1997 LEGO Sets
In 1997, the LEGO Group faced significant challenges, experiencing its first-ever decline in sales as the toy market evolved and competition intensified. This period of introspection and transformation pushed LEGO to explore new avenues beyond traditional brick sets, leading to its first major venture into video games with the release of LEGO Island for PC. This groundbreaking title introduced open-world gameplay and interactive storytelling, setting the foundation for LEGO’s future success in digital entertainment.