LEGO 2004 / Explore / Imagination Sets

The LEGO Explore Imagination theme is a part of the broader LEGO Explore line, designed for younger children. This particular theme emphasizes open-ended play and creativity, offering sets with a diverse array of bricks and elements that don't adhere to a specific narrative. The primary goal is to encourage free building and imaginative exploration, allowing children to create whatever they envision and develop foundational building skills without the constraints of a predefined model or story.

2004 LEGO Sets

2004 was a shakeup year at LEGO, coming off of 2003 with record losses. Some significant events include the release of the QUATRO System for very young children, and most notably the replacement of many long-standing LEGO colors including gray, dark gray, brown and violet and the introduction of some new colors like light nougat which ultimately became the skin tone for many minifigures. In 2004, The LEGO Group created a partnership with Ferrari and a number of LEGO Ferrari sets were released that year based on Ferrari’s Formula 1 racing cars. New themes released in 2004 included Maersk, Knight's Kingdom II and Ferrari under the Racers theme. LEGO discontinued the Adventurers Orient Expedition, the original Spider-Man theme, LEGO World City and Gravity Games.