Friday, September 14, 2007

BBB Destination - Toronto

The city broke into the Guinness Book of World Records in August when master LEGO builders from Denmark topped off the tower Wednesday at the Canadian National Exhibition. The tower reaches a staggering 29.3 metres tall, beating the previous record set in Carlsbad, California in May.

LEGO Canada's John Lotenfoe says the project is for adults just as much as the kids. "It's all about inspiring creativity and imagination," he said.

Using thousands of LEGO blocks, specialized engineers from Denmark led the building process, with the help of visitors to CNE. Five-year-old Jarrod says breaking the record is exciting. "This is really sweet!"

Even parents got involved in the LEGO fun. Henry says he didn't have LEGO when he was a kid and this helped him re-live his childhood. "But shh, don't tell anyone," he said.