I think the reddish structure on the right is meant to be an excerpt from the forbidden city, but can not place it specifically due to the small amount of detail, and many years since I visited it. The finished model is cute, and very postcard-esque - even nearly matching the size of a postcard when viewed from the front.Īs for the structures represented within said postcard, we have some extreme liberties at play. This is a clever little build with some moderately advanced building techniques, including SNOT construction in the opposite direction than you might expect if you aren’t following the directions very closely. (Bag 1: 5 minutes Bag 2: 18 minutes) Conclusion The strong association in my mind between Beijing and The Great Wall helps this illusion work – even though the wall is not actually near the city.īuild Time: 23 minutes. It’s a pretty effective illusion despite the tiny number of parts which are used. This follows with The Great Wall itself, which is prominent in the finished model but only takes about a minute to build. The effect is pretty good, but not specific enough to be immediately recognizable. The pagodas are brightly decorated in Red, Gold, and accents of Dark Turquoise (teal). This is followed by the platforms to support the pagodas over what looks like water. I also think the rendition of One WTC is problematic – it has a triangular shape on the front facades, but they are simply represented using the stickers.Īll that we build in Stage 1 is a decorated backdrop.īag 2 is the bulk of the build, where we build a solid base using more SNOT parts than I would have expected, and some greenery creating a hillside on the left side of the model. It is only vaguely nudged into the right angle by the backdrop and wobbles a lot when you move or try to play with it. (Bag 1: 4 minutes Bag 2: 17 minutes) Conclusion (No attempt was made to create accurate scale – the taxi is the same size as the ferry boat.)īuild Time: 21 minutes. The buildings are recognizable to me, from right to left: Empire State building, One WTC (only recognizable due to the sticker), the Statue of Liberty set slightly in front, the Brooklyn Bridge with a taxi on the bridge, and a tiny representation of the Staten Island Ferry in the far left corner. The bulk of the build is in the second bag with starts with a simple SNOT assembly for the base which is covered with tiles to create a smooth finish - very similar to the first bag of sets in the LEGO Architecture Skyline series. ![]()
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