Lego, everything you need to know – infographic Derived from the Danish words 'leg godt' which means 'play well', the modern plastic Lego bricks were first patented in 1958 Tweet Read More… InfomaniaIllustration: • This graphic was amended on 4 March 2014 because the original said only two actors have appeared in Lego Form twice: Harrison Ford and Alfred Molina. Illustration: PR