Lance sent me that picture. It's of a giant LEGO guy who was found on the beach. At first I thought it was one of the 19 inch minifigs that LEGO makes as promo items. Here's a couple from the Bellaire Historic Society Toy Museum. There are currently 3 for sale on ebay. Starting at about 80 bucks each. No pirates.
When Lance sent me an article from the BBC about how this 8 foot guy was found on a beach in Zandvoort. I had never heard of the place. Then he sent me an article on the party the LEGO guy went to. As you can see an 8 foot LEGO guy gets the girls. Lance, and I quote, said: "Probably got drunk or high at the Dance Valley festival, fell into the canal and finally drifted ashore in Zandvoort." I could see that happening. I once got drunk, fell in a guy's car, and wound up in St. Paul. Not too much different. Well, except for the beach part. And the girls. And being 8 feet tall.
The Bellaire Historical Society Toy Museum has a giant 8 foot LEGO guy. The head on the party dude is kind of like the older style face. Very simple, nearly a smiley face. The 8 footer in the museum has a newer style head, with painted hair hanging down, and more of an expression. I almost wish I had one, but again, with the storage. And what happens when he gets drunk and fall on you. Ow.
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