The Lego Group world's largest toy company by revenue, with sales amounting to US$2.1 billion, surpassing Mattel, which had US$1.9 billion in sales. On 11 August 2017, Lego announced that Niels B. Christiansen would become the new CEO, effective 1 October of the same year. The history of Lego spans nearly 100 years, beginning with the creation of small wooden playthings during the early 20th century. Manufacturing of plastic Lego bricks began in Denmark in 1947, but since has grown to include factories throughout the world. In 1961, Lego was managed by Samsonite until 1972 in the United States and 1986 in Canada.
Lego Atlantis: The Movie heroes. Sets from the Lego Atlantis theme that appeared in the movie are Monster Crab Clash (8056), Wreck Raider (8057), Guardian of the deep (8058), Seabed Scavenger (8059), Typhoon Turbo Sub (8060), Gateway of the squid (8061), Sea Jet (8072), Manta Warrior (8073), Neptune Carrier (8075). Lego Atlantis: The Movie Lego Atlantis: The Movie is a computer animated comedy film based on the toy line of the same name. It is considered a family film besides the crude humor in the film. It premiered on Cartoon Network in the United States on January 15, 2010, and in Europe on January