LEGO Timelines

Celebrate more than 90 years of LEGO play with LEGO® Timelines!

Embark on an epic tour through ten decades of history – from before the iconic LEGO brick to today's amazing sets and beyond.

Pore over pages packed with more than 70 illustrated timelines chronicling LEGO history, from the early days of LEGO Town, LEGO Castle, and LEGO Space to LEGO Pirates, LEGO Star Wars, and LEGO NINJAGO.

Fascinating facts, stunning images, and amazing details await!

Take a journey through LEGO history with these incredibly detailed timelines:

• Discover a treasure trove of iconic LEGO sets, minifigures, accessories, and more.
• Showcases popular vintage and rarer sets through to the 90th-anniversary sets and beyond.
• Illustrated timelines bring LEGO history to life like never before, with highly detailed double-page features of iconic sets.
• Captions on each timeline provide context and take fans deep into the history of LEGO.

Fascinating timelines include the history of LEGO minifigures, the biggest LEGO sets ever, how a LEGO set is made, and much more.

Each timeline provides a fun visual overview of much loved LEGO themes organized by old and new, with more than 70 illustrated timelines that bring LEGO’s exciting history to life for fans young and old.

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Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs