In the earliest years of the LEGO System, salespeople went around selling products from custom made briefcases

The continuing popularity of Hot Wheels, Matchbox and other model cars proves that even in this era of smartphone doomscrolling, there’s still room for tactile pleasure when it comes to children’s toy

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Travelling back through the years to look at some of the most memorable LEGO items

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What does Bruno Pinha have in his garage? Everything. Since 2024, this car enthusiast and classic dealer has lived inside his motor house, with its main room becoming a shrine to his passion for cars