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Wanted: LEGO Builder
Want to help create the next tourist site instead of merely gawking at it? Well, the job of a lifetime might just be yours if you are really really good with LEGOs.
The LEGO company is looking for a new Model Builder. Qualified applicants must able to take ordinary LEGO bricks and turn them into fantastic works of art. And they must at least 18 years old.
A few years ago I spent an entire day at the LEGOLAND in Denmark mesmerized by the fantastic array of statues, buildings, animals, and countless other constructions made entirely of tiny LEGO bricks. They kicked ass over the little square forts I used to proudly construct as a kid.
On February 20th, LEGOLAND in Carlsbad, California began its search for a new artist to add to their ranks. Over the next three months aspiring LEGO builders will be pitted against each other in construction competitions to be held in seven cities across America.
I've got just one question: Why couldn't the Lincoln Log company get their act together and build a theme park? Now that's a job I could've landed. I kicked ass with log cabins.
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Mr. Kuhn Mar 3rd 2006 3:47PM
DISCLAIMER: I live in San Diego, and work closely with Legoland Carlsbad selling tickets to the park (but I'm not directly employed by them).
The thing that amazes me about Legoland is that the appeal of the park only grows the older you get because you begin to appreciate the skill of the builders and underlying mentality of the park more and more. Legoland really adds a modern twist to art appreciation in a very interactive way. And they are on the cutting edge of things they do with the park. The new robocoaster lets you select a custom ride. How cool is that!
I'm pretty lucky in getting to work with these guys. We built out the e-ticketing technology that lets you print your tickets from home, then scan them at the gate, and bypass the lines (and get a discount). It's been nothing but a pleasure conquering the various technical hurdles, and working with Legoland to make it happen.
I have a great appreciation for all the artist-engineers that build things for legoland. Whoever lands this job gets a career that is fun and imaginative. Good luck!
P.S. The site where we sell Legoland tickets is http://www.CaliforniaSunHotels.com . You can book a hotel room there too when you come to visit the park.