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60 million Lego Blocks

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Esther’s writing prompt: July 1st : Block

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This post is about Lego blocks and Legoland. Lego blocks in their current interlocking form were invented in Billund, Denmark, in 1949. However, the history of Lego blocks started already in 1932 (in Denmark). You can read more about it here.

When I was a kid, growing up in northern Sweden, I loved building with Lego blocks, or if you call them Lego bricks (either way is fine). I’ve always wanted to visit Lego land in Denmark, but I never got the opportunity to do so. However, about 20 years ago me and my daughter (she was a young child at the time) visited Legoland in Carlsbad, California, a 128 acre theme park. Do you know how many Lego blocks there are in Legoland California? There are 60 million Lego blocks. Below are some photos from that trip. I should add that since this was 20 years ago, a lot has been added to Legoland.

Several skyscrapers including Empire State building and the Statue of Liberty, all built from Legos.
A model of Manhattan made from Lego blocks. The Lego Empire State building is close to 30 feet tall.
Several skyscrapers including Empire State building and the Statue of Liberty, all built from Legos, but a different angle.
A model of Manhattan made from Lego blocks.
You can see skyscrapers and the harbor and various famous buildings.
San Francisco built with Lego blocks.
My five years old daughter is standing on the left. The capitol building and other buildings in Washington DC are in the background.
My daughter is in front of Lego Capital building.
There are several buildings made by Lego blocks and in the background, there are people looking at the buildings.
A Lego block city
In the background is a Lego Science Center. There is also a Lego Bull in the picture.
Lego Albert Einstein. Mindstorm is a Lego Science center.
Sydney Opera House made from white Lego blocks.
Sydney Opera House made from Lego blocks.
This Taj Mahal model is made from white Lego blocks.
This Taj Mahal model is made from Lego blocks.
The big octopus has a black hat, black sunglasses, and is playing drums. He is surrounded by other musicians.
A large Lego Octopus playing music.
The White House is surrounded by greenery and other DC buildings.
This model of the White House is made from Lego blocks.
A lot of buildings from Washington DC including the Capitol.
This is a Lego model of Washington DC.
A lot of Lego buildings.
City made from Lego blocks.
The prince is bending over Sleeping Beauty who is asleep.
Sleeping beauty and the prince, all made from Lego blocks.
Hans and Gretel is standing next to a house, probably the witches house.
Lego model of Hans and Gretel.
Aladdin is sitting surrounded by treasures including a large open treasure chest.
Lego model of Aladdin and the King of Thieves.

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Author: thomasstigwikman

My name is Thomas Wikman. I am a software/robotics engineer with a background in physics. I am currently retired. I took early retirement. I am a dog lover, and especially a Leonberger lover, a home brewer, craft beer enthusiast, I’m learning French, and I am an avid reader. I live in Dallas, Texas, but I am originally from Sweden. I am married to Claudia, and we have three children. I have two blogs. The first feature the crazy adventures of our Leonberger Le Bronco von der Löwenhöhle as well as information on Leonbergers. The second blog, superfactful, feature information and facts I think are very interesting. With this blog I would like to create a list of facts that are accepted as true among the experts of the field and yet disputed amongst the public or highly surprising. These facts are special and in lieu of a better word I call them super-facts.

25 thoughts on “60 million Lego Blocks”

  1. That is truly impressive, Thomas! 🤩 The buildings all look perfect, down to the most intricate detail. I bet the Legoland in Denmark is even more awesome. Lovely daughter! 🙂

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    1. Thank you so much Esther. I’ve only been to Legoland in California but I’ve realized that there are many others Denmark, UK, Germany, and France. There are 13 Legolands and another 11 discovery centers.

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    1. I agree, that must be quite challenging. I’ve read that Lego master builder is a profession. It does not pay like an engineer, but the pay is not bad. They spend all there working time building with legos, like the buildings and other things at Legoland.

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    1. Yes I agree. Like I just told Suzette above, I’ve read that Lego master builder is a profession. It does not pay like an engineer, but the pay is not bad. They spend all their working time building with legos, like the buildings and other things at Legoland.

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