I am a fan of Top Gear (UK) and as always, when it comes to presenter James May... it's all "kinda" :)
Did you catch the special tv show where James May took it upon himself to commission almost 1,000 volunteers to build a 20-ft tall house made from Lego in Surrey, UK in mid-2009 for his BBC show Toy Stories? He used... get this... 3.3 million Lego pieces (hence the 1,000 volunteers!)
Whilst I would not want to sleep in it, having a smaller version in my garden would be all the art and sculpture I'd need! (Now! That's an idea.)
Image and more information via Modern Home Idea
The bathroom sink (working!)
Window, using translucent bricks
Highly uncomfortable bed, via Daily Mail, UK
The front door, via Top Gear
The sideboard in kitchen, complete with bread bin and chocolate bar, via Top Gear.
The washing machine (not working), via Top Gear.
The toilet roll next to toilet (not to be used... thankfully!), via Top Gear.
Lego, who donated all the Lego bricks for the project, apparently banned May from dismantling the structure upon completion. They were also apparently miffed that May did not seek their expertise and help in making this gigantic Lego-awesomeness (typical of May's absent-mindedness) because they would have chosen a method of building that would be mobile, rather than plonking on ground.
It did have to be demolished a few weeks after because the winery May chose for the location needed the land back to grow grapes for wine. I'm sure May would have been able to purchase a plot of land for that pet project of his and hence, allow the Lego house to remain till this day!
Now... about creating a mini house in my backyard as sculpture and interest... does anyone know if rainwater is bad for Lego?
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