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How LEGO Pivoted From Near Bankruptcy to Toy Empire
In the early 2000s, LEGO was losing millions of dollars per year, drowning in product complexity and distracted by failed diversification into action figures and theme parks. This episode of The Pivot Podcast with Fexingo examines how the company orchestrated one of the most dramatic turnarounds in retail history. We focus on the specific decisions that saved the business: cutting 95 percent of unique parts, refocusing on the core brick, and leveraging fan communities like the LEGO Ideas platform. By 2025, LEGO surpassed $10 billion in annual revenue and became the world's largest toy…
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