Matija Posted April 24, 2010 So, today the world record has been beaten. The new record is 30.22 m, about 500000 bricks were used during 4 days. The Danish ambassador, together with a representative from the Guinness book of world records and the local police (dunno why?) did the final measurement. The tower will be demolished tomorrow, so if you're in the vicinity, be quick :) Here are some pictures from the last hour of the event: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ras 74 Posted April 29, 2010 That sure is a high LEGO tower. Crazy world records seems to never end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Green Hair Posted April 29, 2010 It's amazing that it stays upright without internal supports, congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matija Posted April 29, 2010 It does have a support in the very middle, but (as far as I recall) it's loose, and serves only as protection from the wind. The modules are hammered on top of each other and it's the studs who do the job. Speaking of which... just as everyone was watching the young fella going up to put the last piece, a strong wind came causing the top of the tower wingling around... it was a looong minute :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fugazi Posted April 29, 2010 Amazing! I would have thought that such a build would collapse under its own weight! I suppose it could be possible to compute just how tall a Lego tower can be before such a thing happens. I wouldn't want to be the brick at the bottom, so much weight on my shoulders! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Commodore Hornbricker Posted April 29, 2010 That is an incredible sight! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Minifig Lecturer Posted April 29, 2010 500000 bricks lol. wow wish I could sneak that home with me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Cam Posted April 29, 2010 It does have a support in the very middle, but (as far as I recall) it's loose, and serves only as protection from the wind. The modules are hammered on top of each other and it's the studs who do the job.Speaking of which... just as everyone was watching the young fella going up to put the last piece, a strong wind came causing the top of the tower wingling around... it was a looong minute :) What's with all the wires running to it, that doesn't look free standing with all those wires holding it up??? Either way it's a stunning site, becasue that thing is really tall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fugazi Posted April 29, 2010 What's with all the wires running to it, that doesn't look free standing with all those wires holding it up??? I suppose they have the wires up for safety reasons, just like the metal bar (?) running through it, and as long at they're not providing any real support the structure is considered free standing. Just imagine, that kind of structure falling down would be spectacular... and lethal! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matija Posted April 29, 2010 Safety reasons indeed, I guess it wouldn't be allowed to stand there (for 4 days) otherwise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
