The Lego Minifig Turns 30

(Wired) - On August 25, 1978, the Lego minifigure was born. This was a hugely important transition for Lego.
For many years they sold sets allowing builders to create cars or buildings, but something was missing -- a human element. The minifig gave them that humanity, and very quickly it became an iconic symbol of the company second only to the brick itself. Continued