The DUPLO Winnie the Pooh subtheme released in 1999 was the first licensed subtheme of DUPLO. There were 2 released of the subtheme, first in 1999, sets were based on classic series of children's books from Disney and then again in 2011 with the release of the Winnie the Pooh movie that year.
2000 LEGO Sets
The year 2000 marked a significant transition for LEGO, as the company balanced new innovations with major milestones. One of the most notable events was the retirement of Jens Nygaard Knudsen, the legendary set designer and inventor of the LEGO minifigure. His contributions shaped LEGO’s modern identity, and his departure signaled the end of an era.