Lego Minifigure Creator Passes Away
LONDON, ENGLAND — Jens Nygaard Knudsen, creator of the Lego minifigure, has passed away at the age of 78.
We’re very sad to hear that Jens Nygaard Knudsen, the creator of the LEGO Minifigure, has passed away. Thank you Jens, for your ideas, imagination, and inspiring generations of builders ❤️ pic.twitter.com/7YixYvHtRW
— LEGO (@LEGO_Group) February 24, 2020
Without him, I would have never been inspired to do the things I do today, without him I wouldn’t even have my job today! What an amazing man, and what an incredible legacy he leaves behind. RIP – Jens Nygaard Knudsen, 25th January 1942 – 19th February 2020. @LEGO_Group pic.twitter.com/rqLfvkHZHX
— Matthew Ashton (@matthew__ashton) February 21, 2020
Honestly, on reflection it is such an honour that this little piece of toy history is now under the care of myself & the @LEGO_Group Design team . I promise as long as my #LEGO career lasts, I will protect, care and nuture this little fella/gal! Thank you Jens for #LEGOMinifigure https://t.co/Rne9pmLc7H
— Matthew Ashton (@matthew__ashton) February 21, 2020