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 People
all over the world love playing with Lego bricks. You can build just
about anything with this popular Danish toy. Can you believe that
people have made life-sized cars, miniature
cities, historical landmarks, and even a house!
While most people play with Lego because it’s fun, there are a few
men and women who have made a career building objects from Lego bricks!
In fact, they are certified Lego professionals, and only 13 of them
exist! Let’s take a look
at who they are and what they do!
Nathan Sawaya is an American artist. He is the only
person in the world who is considered a Lego Master Model Builder
as well as a Lego Certified Professional.
He spends most of his time building large sculptures made of Lego
bricks. He then sells his work to collectors, galleries, and
even companies that want an interesting piece of art. Mr. Sawaya
also has a touring exhibition titled The Art of The Brick that has
inspired millions of kids.
You can check out some of his amazing work at: http://brickartist.com/.
 Adam
Tucker is an architect who founded Brick Structures
in 2006. His company focuses on design and construction of Lego skyscrapers
and other architectural structures.
In 2011, Mr. Tucker showcased an exhibition that featured the world’s 15 most
famous buildings, including Dubai’s BurjKhalifa, the tallest building
in the world.
 Rene
Hoffmeister has played with Lego since he was five years
old. In 1999, he created a German-language website that allows Lego
lovers to provide tips on how to build Lego masterpieces. In 2008, he
founded 1000 steine-land, a yearly exhibition in Berlin where Lego
builders from across Europe can show off their creations.
As you can see, these men have one thing in common. They get to earn
a living playing with Lego! Isn’t that pretty cool? |
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