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LEGO® Education Celebrates Champions of Hands-On Learning With Growing Master Educator Program

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Thursday, June 20, 2019
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LEGO Education is proud to announce a new cohort of U.S. LEGO Education Master Educators, a community of early learning through high school educators who use LEGO Education hands-on learning solutions in their classrooms.

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  • LEGO Education is proud to announce a new cohort of U.S. LEGO Education Master Educators, a community of early learning through high school educators who use LEGO Education hands-on learning solutions in their classrooms.
  • Those skills are just as valuable to us, and the community created within the LEGO Education Master Program shows how working together can mean better outcomes for all of our students, said 2018 LEGO Education Master Educator and teacher Rebecca McKeithen.
  • The LEGO Education Master Educator Program connects like-minded educators to share knowledge and ideas for student success through hands-on learning in classrooms.
  • Applications to join this years LEGO Education Master Educator Program U.S. cohort are still open and interested educators are encouraged to apply .

Nickelodeon Debuts LEGO® City Adventures, Brand-New Animated Series on Saturday, June 22, at 11:30 a.m. (ET/PT)

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Tuesday, May 14, 2019
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Nickelodeon and the LEGO Group today announced the all-new high-stakes CG-animated comedy series LEGO City Adventures will premiere on Saturday, June 22, at 11:30 a.m. (ET/PT).

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  • Nickelodeon and the LEGO Group today announced the all-new high-stakes CG-animated comedy series LEGO City Adventures will premiere on Saturday, June 22, at 11:30 a.m. (ET/PT).
  • Were thrilled to partner with Nickelodeon for this important evolution of LEGO CITY given how well positioned they are to engage children and families with relevant programming.
  • Jason Oliveri is the executive in charge of LEGO City Adventures for Nickelodeon.
  • For more news from the LEGO Group, information about our financial performance and responsibility engagement, please visit http://www.LEGO.com/aboutus .

LEGO® Education and FIRST® Inspire STEAM Learning with New Architecture-Themed LEGO sets for 2019-2020 FIRST® LEGO® League Season

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Wednesday, April 17, 2019
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Today at the FIRST Championship, LEGO Education and FIRST unveiled two new, exclusive LEGO sets created specifically for the 2019-2020 FIRST LEGO League Jr. and FIRST LEGO League season.

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  • Today at the FIRST Championship, LEGO Education and FIRST unveiled two new, exclusive LEGO sets created specifically for the 2019-2020 FIRST LEGO League Jr. and FIRST LEGO League season.
  • LEGO Education also announced today that its newly released LEGO Education SPIKE Prime with the new SPIKE Prime Competition Expansion Set can be used along with LEGO MINDSTORMS Education EV3 in FIRST LEGO League.
  • Through its partnership with FIRST, LEGO Education is not only committed to helping every student build STEAM skills but also to build confidence through hands-on learning and team collaboration.
  • We are excited for all FIRST LEGO League and FIRST LEGO League Jr. participants to build their confidence in learning while competing with our newest architecture-themed sets and now with the addition of our intuitive and adaptive LEGO Education SPIKE Prime.

LEGO Group Honors 20 Years of LEGO® Star Wars™ with GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Record-Breaking Build to Open Star Wars Celebration

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Friday, April 12, 2019
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CHICAGO, April 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- STAR WARS CELEBRATION --To open Star Wars Celebration, the LEGO Group marked 20 years of LEGO Star Wars by achieving a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for largest display of LEGO Star Wars minifigures, kicking off a weekend-long experience.

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  • CHICAGO, April 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- STAR WARS CELEBRATION --To open Star Wars Celebration, the LEGO Group marked 20 years of LEGO Star Wars by achieving a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for largest display of LEGO Star Wars minifigures, kicking off a weekend-long experience.
  • Made up of 36,440 LEGO Star Wars stormtrooper minfigures, the record-setting display is arranged in the shape of the iconic stormtrooper helmet, measuring 20 feet tall by 20 feet wide.
  • The collaboration between the companies began 20 years ago when 13 LEGO Star Wars sets were introduced at the American International Toy Fair in New York in 1999.
  • Since the launch, over 700 different sets and more than 1,000 LEGO Star Wars cobranded minifigures have hit shelves.

LEGOLAND® New York Resort Offers Opportunity Of A Lifetime With The Launch Of Its "First To Play" Pass!

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Thursday, April 4, 2019
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"Just as the Oculus is among the newest iconic additions to the New York City skyline, our LEGO Oculus model is one of the newest iconic additions to LEGOLAND New York Resort," said LEGOLAND New York Public Relations Manager Matt Besterman.

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  • "Just as the Oculus is among the newest iconic additions to the New York City skyline, our LEGO Oculus model is one of the newest iconic additions to LEGOLAND New York Resort," said LEGOLAND New York Public Relations Manager Matt Besterman.
  • Also unveiled were the details of the limited edition "First to Play" pass, which comes with the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience LEGOLAND New York Resort before it officially opens.
  • The 150-acre Resort is being built on a 500-acre site in Goshen, New York, just 60 miles northwest of New York City.
  • For more information about LEGOLAND New York Resort, visit our website or follow us on Facebook .

North America’s First LEGOLAND® Theme Park Turns 20 as LEGOLAND® California Celebrates a Bricktacular Birthday!

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Wednesday, March 20, 2019
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LEGOLAND California turns 20 years old today.

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  • LEGOLAND California turns 20 years old today.
  • The family theme park in Carlsbad, CA celebrated the historic day with a special Park opening ceremony filled with entertainers, LEGO characters, stilt walkers, and a one-of-a kind 10-foot LEGO birthday cake.
  • Since opening its doors in 1999 with 12 rides and Miniland U.S.A., North Americas first LEGOLAND theme park has grown into a multi-day destination with more than 60 rides, shows and attractions, a 10-acre water park, two-story aquarium and two interactive LEGO themed hotels.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    In honor of the special birthday, LEGOLAND California is handing out free child-size Minifigure hands to the first 1,000 kids entering the Park.

Will Smith, Chris Pratt, Ariana Grande, Adam Sandler, Jason Sudeikis, Noah Centineo, Lana Condor, Joey King, Liza Koshy, Josh Peck, Isabela Moner, Eugenio Derbez, David Dobrik and More Scheduled to Appear at Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2019

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Thursday, March 14, 2019
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(Zachary Levi, Asher Angel and Jack Dylan Grazer) and Dora and the Lost City of Gold (Isabela Moner and Eugenio Derbez).

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  • (Zachary Levi, Asher Angel and Jack Dylan Grazer) and Dora and the Lost City of Gold (Isabela Moner and Eugenio Derbez).
  • Hosted by music mogul DJ Khaled, Nickelodeons Kids Choice Awards 2019 will broadcast live on Saturday, March 23, at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT) from the Galen Center in Los Angeles, Calif.
  • Kids Choice Awards 2019 is sponsored by Barbie, Chobani Gimmies, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Goldfish Epic Crunch, Lysol and The LEGO Group.
  • Media outlets can access photos and video forNickelodeons Kids Choice Awards 2019, as well as request media credentials, by visiting nickkcapress.com .

Harris Corporation’s EWeek Celebrates Contributions of Engineers

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Monday, February 18, 2019
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Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) employees across the country this week are celebrating National Engineers Week (EWeek) by participating in more than 80 events focused on innovation and engaging the next generation of engineers.

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  • Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) employees across the country this week are celebrating National Engineers Week (EWeek) by participating in more than 80 events focused on innovation and engaging the next generation of engineers.
  • Harris EWeek recognizes and celebrates the many achievements of the companys nearly 8,000 engineers and scientists who make up more than 45 percent of the companys overall employment.
  • To foster a new generation of engineers, the company has invited students involved in regional Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs to participate in select events with Harris engineers, including building Lego robots and touring company campuses.
  • As part of the week-long celebration, Harris named Ronda Henning the 2019 Harris Corporation Fellow, the companys highest recognition for engineering and technical achievement.

LEGO Systems Receives Four Prestigious Toy of the Year Awards

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Saturday, February 16, 2019
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NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL TOY FAIR LEGO Systems, Inc. was honored with four Toy of the Year (T.OT.Y.)

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL TOY FAIR LEGO Systems, Inc. was honored with four Toy of the Year (T.OT.Y.)
  • Building sets from LEGO Harry Potter were recognized with top honors in the Construction Toy, Collectible, and Specialty Toy categories, and LEGO CREATOR Expert Roller Coaster was named Playset of the Year.
  • Construction Toy of the Year: LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Great Hall
    Build the Great Hall for fun and magical adventures!
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LEGO Systems Builds On Momentum With Key 2019 Launches

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Friday, February 15, 2019
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The LEGO Classic Medium Creative BrickBox was the top-selling non-licensed LEGO item in the U.S., signaling strong ongoing demand for open-ended creative building.

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  • The LEGO Classic Medium Creative BrickBox was the top-selling non-licensed LEGO item in the U.S., signaling strong ongoing demand for open-ended creative building.
  • Three of the top five best-selling LEGO themes in the U.S. in 2018 were homegrown originals LEGO CITY, LEGO Friends and LEGO NINJAGO.
  • Additionally, the company showcased new building sets in LEGO Classic, LEGO CREATOR, LEGO Technic, LEGO CITY, LEGO Friends, LEGO NINJAGO, LEGO Speed Champions, LEGO Minifigures, LEGO Ideas, LEGO Architecture, LEGO Exclusives, LEGO Overwatch, LEGO Minecraft, LEGO sets featuring Disney, LEGO sets featuring Spider-Man, and LEGO Batman.
  • LEGO, the LEGO logo, DUPLO, the Minifigure and the brick & knob configuration are trademarks of the LEGO Group.