![]() The winners from each attraction will then go head-to-head in a decisive challenge to create a build. After February 5, the best LEGO builders will be decided by the Global Master Model Builder. The LEGO creation deemed the best each weekend, at each attraction, will be entered into the semi-final. Children will be tasked with building their most spectacular LEGO creations in the dedicated competition areas within LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester and Birmingham. "That's all he's gotten for birthdays and Christmas for years," said Kay Christlieb, whose son, Will, 9, clutched a Lego catalog to his chest.Īnother spectator, Keaton Robinson, 12, of Farmer's Branch, said Walsh was the obvious star.LEGOLAND Discovery Centre has launched its Mini Master Model Builder UK competition pitting children against each other every Saturday and Sunday until February 5. Young boys who watched the competition seemed utterly transfixed with the huge bins of plastic bricks. "It's much more than just playing with toys," he said. The centers are more of a hands-on experience with the toys than the theme park in California, according to Iain Scouller, general manager of the Grapevine location, which will eventually also include an aquarium. One opened in Chicago last year and another is scheduled for Atlanta next year. Organizers said they were looking for creativity and a buoyant personality, as well as technical skill from the Master Builder.ĭallas will have the second Legoland Discovery Center in the U.S. The victory came after a one-hour competition among 10 finalists who beat out more than 100 others during preliminary competition Saturday. ![]() "I'm really big into keeping balance in my life," said Walsh, an avid unicycle rider, as well as a soccer player, artist, and now, Master Builder. Walsh's winning design: a glorified unicycle that also spelled out his first name. The finalists were told to design something that represented themselves, or their interests. ![]() Others turned their piles of colorful plastic bricks into a jeep, a circus performer and ice hockey gear. Sunnyvale Residents Told to Shelter in Place as Officers Search for Man After Police Chase Only those age 18 and over were allowed to enter the contest. What that means is that he'll get a salaried job playing with the brightly-colored plastic bricks and inspiring younger kids to tap into their own inner builders.Īssuming he passes a background check, the recent University of Texas graduate, who earned a degree in aerospace engineering, will become a $37,500-a-year Lego czar when the discovery center opens at Grapevine Mills Mall in March.įor dozens of young devotees who watched the final hour of competition at the mall's food court Sunday, the entire experience was like, totally awesome. What does a college degree get you in this job market? At least one recent graduate won't have to find out.Ĭal Walsh, 24, gets to abandon the grind of sending out resumes thanks to his winning performance during a two-day competition to be named the Master Model Builder at a new Legoland Discovery Center opening soon in Grapevine.
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