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12-Foot tall Santa Yoda to be constructed out of LEGO bricks in San Francisco

There are only 12 certified LEGO Master Builders in the country that design/create special displays for LEGO stores, parks and events around the world.

BY Monica Turner — 11.14.2011

Santa Yoda
A Jedi's strength flows from the (LEGO) Force.
Santa Yoda
A Jedi's strength flows from the (LEGO) Force.

“Do, or do not. There is no try.”

You can always count on San Francisco for creative events around this time of year. Union Square is the place to be if you want to see what happens when three of our favorite things: LEGO, Star Wars, and Christmas. The (planned) result: a 12-foot tall by 10-foot wide “Santa Yoda.” Yes, you heard it here first.

Building begins this Friday (November 18) at Union Square in San Francisco and runs for three days as part of a “community build”.

Consider this a choice opportunity to enjoy rarified air. There are only 12 certified LEGO Master Builders in the country that design/create special displays for LEGO stores, parks and events around the world.

LEGO Master Builders Construct 12-foot Tall by 10-foot Wide Santa Yoda out of LEGO bricks

WHAT: Inspired by the LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar, this three-day community build where families help LEGO Master Builders to create a 12-foot tall by 10-foot wide LEGO Star Wars™ Santa Yoda made entirely of LEGO bricks to kick-off a countdown to the holidays found at www.LEGOSantaYoda.com. Building event supports the local Bay Area Boys & Girls Club, and consumer engagement via the web site donates LEGO toys to the U.S. Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots program.

WHEN: Friday, November 18th to Sunday, November 20th
10am-6pm daily (or until completed)

WHERE: Union Square (next to the Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square), San Francisco

Tags:San Francisco

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Monica Turner

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