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World's tallest building becomes world's tallest Lego building

World's tallest building becomes world's tallest Lego building
The 56-foot tall Lego Burj Khalifa was constructed using 439,000 pieces, taking a total of 5,000 hours
The 56-foot tall Lego Burj Khalifa was constructed using 439,000 pieces, taking a total of 5,000 hours
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The Lego Burj Khalifa is 17-m (56-ft) tall and weighs a ton (0.9 tonnes)
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The Lego Burj Khalifa is 17-m (56-ft) tall and weighs a ton (0.9 tonnes)
Five year-old Mohammed bin Ahmed Jaber Al Harbi turned on the first of the structure's LED lights
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Five year-old Mohammed bin Ahmed Jaber Al Harbi turned on the first of the structure's LED lights
The 56-foot tall Lego Burj Khalifa was constructed using 439,000 pieces, taking a total of 5,000 hours
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The 56-foot tall Lego Burj Khalifa was constructed using 439,000 pieces, taking a total of 5,000 hours
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If a 31-meter (102-ft) long Lego model of the Severn Bridge doesn't do it for you, then what about a 17-meter (56-ft) tall Lego model of the Burj Khalifa? The world's tallest building has been faithfully reconstructed at Legoland Dubai in what is (fittingly) claimed to be the world's tallest building made of Lego.

The model was constructed using 439,000 pieces and took a total of 5,000 hours. Weighing in at 1 ton (0.9 tonnes) it features LED lights that are used as part of a light show and its own fountain show, like that of the real Burj Khalifa.

Five year-old Mohammed bin Ahmed Jaber Al Harbi turned on the first of the structure's LED lights
Five year-old Mohammed bin Ahmed Jaber Al Harbi turned on the first of the structure's LED lights

Visitors to Legoland Dubai will find the model in the theme park's Miniland area. The park comprises six themed areas in total, the others being Lego City, Adventure, Kingdoms, Imagination and Factory.

Legoland Dubai is due to open to the public on October 31. Ticket prices will start 250 AED (US$68).

Meanwhile, take a tour of Legoland Dubai in the promo video below.

Source: Legoland Dubai

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flylowguy
Uh, $68 to go to Legoland?
Bob Flint
Will be interesting to see if the Outdoor LEGOLAND portions of bold colors fad in the intense sun & occasional sans storms..
McDesign
Are there little public squares where the scale executions are performed?