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LEGO Architecture Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (21004)

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Jack

LEGO Architecture Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (21004)

Features

  • Replica of real-world architectural landmark Solomon R. Guggenheim museum
  • Booklet included with details on design and history
  • Measures 4″ (102 mm) tall
  • Perfect for any New Yorker, world tourist or architecture fan

Product Description

“A landmark of organic architectural design! 2009 marks the 50th anniversary of one of New York City s best known museums, the Solomon R. Guggenheim®. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, one of the greatest architects of the 20th century, the museum opened just six months after he passed away. This intricately built LEGO® model (developed and designed by architect Adam Reed Tucker) celebrates Frank Lloyd Wright s innovative vision and organic architectural style. The assembled Solomon R. Guggenheim museum model also includes a booklet full of details about the building s design and history plus facts about the tower. A creative and eye-catching accent for any desk, shelf or mantelpiece! Perfect for any Wright lover, world tourist or architecture fan! The perfect display for any architect or fan of spectacular city skylines!

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Children Can Learn With Classic Toys

Posted on April 26, 2009 by Noel

Have we lost our children in a hypnotic video game trance? Have they become ?drones? to the ?video age??

Sometimes it may seem that way as many children spend hour upon hour in front of a video screen, pressing buttons or jockeying around a joystick. But it is up to the parents of children to say enough, let?s find some educational alternatives. However, it wasn?t that long ago when we were kids?.we had real toys?.classic toys.

Let?s step into a time tunnel of sorts and recall some of the fascinating toys that we had the pleasure of playing with:

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K’NEX Collector’s Edition Lincoln Logs Wooden Case

Posted on January 3, 2009 by Noel

51HS1Y3AC3L. SL160 KNEX Collectors Edition Lincoln Logs Wooden CaseInvented by John Lloyd Wright, son of the renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright, Lincoln Logs have been capturing the imaginations of children since 1916. This special Collector s Edition of all wooden pieces (just like the original) is the perfect gift for any generation that knows the toy or to introduce a new generation to it. The simplicity of the logs makes them easy to manage, build with, and pull apart again for the next project. Each stained log has a flat top and notched edges, so they interlock like real frontier lumber. Top them off with roof supports, green roof slats, and a red chimney, and you ve just built your very own log cabin!

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