FIND MORE PRODUCTS LIKE THISLondon Bridge Replica Crowned World's Largest Lego Sculpture To launch its New Discovery car, automaker Land Rover set a new world record with the largest Lego sculpture: a replica of London's iconic Tower Bridge. Using 5,805,846 individual pieces, the 43-foot-high (13 meters) Lego construction beat the previous record by 470,646 bricks, according to Guinness World Records. In fact, the bricks used to build the Tower Bridge replica would stretch almost 200 miles (320 kilometers) if laid end to end — a distance that's equivalent to going from Tower Bridge in London to Paris. [Gallery of Wonders: The Weirdest World Records] "This is an epic, outstanding build that absolutely captures the imagination in a way we haven't seen before," Emma Owen, Lego UK and Ireland spokeswoman, said in a statement. "With Lego bricks and some imagination, you really can build anything!” The detailed installation took five months to construct on the grounds of Packington Hall in Warwickshire, in the United Kingdom — close to Land Rover’s Solihull plant, where the New Discovery car will be produced.
As part of the new vehicle's unveiling, British adventurer Bear Grylls rappelled from the top of the Tower Bridge replica, through the open drawbridge and onto the stage. Tower Bridge was not the only Lego feature used in Land Rover's launch event. Two Discovery Zones were also built out of the toy bricks to celebrate the vehicle's heritage. An adventure zone, inspired by Grylls, depicted a mountainous camp scene, including a Lego fire and boulders. A picnic scene made entirely from Lego bricks was built in an equestrian zone, hosted by British equestrian star Zara Phillips. Original article on Live Science. Now you can build London's famous Tower Bridge! Stretching over the River Thames since 1894, Tower Bridge is one of the world’s most recognisable landmarks. Now you can have a go constructing a replica of it yourself!Designed with advanced building techniques and rare colours and elements, Tower Bridge is complete with its iconic paired towers and a drawbridge that really opens and closes.
It’s not only fun to build and display, but you can take it apart in sections if you need to move it. Included in the 4287-piece set are: 4 miniature vehicles (London taxi, traditional red double-decker bus, yellow lorry and green car); hundreds of 1 x 1cm slopes in tan; arches and angular in tan; 4x blue base plates; City of London shield. The completed model measures H45 x W102 x D26cm. H45 x W102 x D26cm Eligible for International Delivery Model name / number Not suitable for children under 3 years. More than 10 in stock Standard delivery within 5 working days Collect+ from a local shop from International delivery not available How we may still help you Returns are free - 33 used & new from when you choose at checkout. Dispatched from and sold by HALUMAX. LEGO Creator 10214: Tower Bridge Lego Big Ben 10253 by LEGO Product Dimensions101.6 x 25.4 x 43.2 cm Manufacturer recommended age:16 years and up
Main Language(s)German, English, Danish, French, Italian, Spanish Number of Puzzle Pieces4287 97,121 in Toys & Games (See top 100) Date First Available15 Oct. 2010 1 x tower bridge Creator Mini Cooper Car Architecture 21019: The Eiffel Tower See all 33 customer reviews See all 33 customer reviews (newest first) on Amazon.co.uk My wife bought me this for Christmas thinking it would take me at least a month. It's addictive and I finished it in 3/4 days. I always wanted this, but never thought I could afford it. Then I saw that it had come down in price by 9 pence and thus bringing it into my bracket. It's Lego, and it's Tower Bridge, awesome! One day I'll actually get around to building it! I bought this for my boyfriend as his Christmas present. It was easy to assemble with clear instruction.. The best thing was it kept him quiet for hours.. Bought through Lego Shop to Earn VIP Points did not order this product One of the best sets Lego have produced and a future classic collectible.
For those worried about the price, rest assured this set either unopened or as a used set will be worth a... I will be going to Legoland Windsor but was told that the price for lego set there is more expensive than the standard retail price. Other than Hamleys, is there any specialty toy store that has a wide variety of Lego? Does the Toys r Us in Whiteleys Shopping Centre have a lot of options? thanx for your help! I bought some in France yesterday and I thought it was cheaper than here, so you might start with your local Carrefour. Otherwise any decent toy shop should have a good range, it's very popular so Toys r Us will be a good place to look. The shop at Legoland Windsor may be more expensive but there will be a lot more choice - it's more of an experience buying Lego from Legoland. Almost all toy shops will sell Lego. There is a LOT more choice in the Legoland shop including kits that are no longer on sale elsewhere or were never carried by the mainstream toy shops.
There are Lego stores at Westfield and Westfield Stratford. Pretty sure they sell lego... I'm not sure that your original advice is correct, although you might find stores that have special promotions. I'd buy it at Legoland where the range is huge. Hamleys might have some stock if you're in Central London. As mentioned, buying Legos at LEGOLAND is a huge part of the experience! We also bought some at Hamley's. We found that the prices at both places were higher than in the US, so we only bought sets that were not available in the US at that time. But my son (now 15) still knows exactly which ones are his "London Legos". At legoland you could also buy individual bricks loose, by volume. Great if you don't want a set. I haven't seen this available elsewhere? Depends what you want but the larger supermarkets sell some kits as does Argos Don't forget about the VAT Refund scheme which is available from some retailers Trasit at Heathrow Airport