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Jens Nygaard Knudsen, the designer best known for creating the iconic Lego minifigure, has died last week at the age of 78 after suffering from the nerve cell disease ALS. Knudsen worked for Lego in ...

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Jens Nygaard Knudsen, who created the iconic LEGO Minifigure, has died at the age of 78, his former colleague told AFP. In speaking to the news agency, veteran LEGO designer Niels Milan Pedersen ...

Toy creator Jens Nygaard Knudsen, who's best known for designing the iconic Lego minifigurine, died last week after battling the nerve cell disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The designer, ...

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LEGO is finally answering fan prayers by introducing a proper minifigure for Nintendo's mascot, Mario. A first look at the Mario minifigure has been revealed via Instagram, showing the plastic plumber ...

Jens Nygaard Knudsen, creator of the Lego minifigure, has passed away at the age of 78. The former designer was responsible for developing the small Lego figures before they were released to the ...

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Jens Nygaard Knudsen, the designer who put a face — and body — to the world of LEGOs as fans know it, has died. He was 78. The LEGO Group confirmed the news on Monday, writing on Instagram that the ...