Human: When was the LEGO group founded? and when did it start making the plastic brick based toys it is known for today?
Assistant: The LEGO Group was founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Christiansen, a Danish carpenter. The name Lego is derived from the Danish words "leg godt", meaning "play well". The company began to manufacture plastic toys in 1947, including the plastic brick-based toys that it is now famous for.
