Legoland California to Immortalize Michael Jackson : Which MJ Will it Be?
July 2nd, 2009
UPDATE: July 2, 2009 – 1:30 pm – Mini LEGO Michael Jackson Tribute Halted Due to Unresolved Legal Issues. Get the Scoop: Legoland California : Mini LEGO Michael Jackson Installation Halted
July 3, 2009: Mini Michael Jackson Will Be Installed in Miniland; Help Decide Which MJ the Model Builders Will Use
Michael Jackson, the proclaimed “King of Pop”, is joining Miniland U.S.A. as a resident of Miniland Southern California at Legoland California. Model Builders are using hundreds of LEGO bricks to create a Michael Jackson scene which will depict the late Jackson getting out of a limousine surrounded by paparazzi and fans. The marquee at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre will be updated to read “Thriller” as well. The front of Grauman’s Chinese Theatre was selected for the Miniland scene since Jackson’s star on the Walk of Fame is right in front of the Hollywood landmark.
Michael Jackson joins an esteemed group of iconic LEGO figures who can be found throughout Miniland U.S.A. including President Barack Obama and Aretha Franklin in Miniland Washington D.C. and Elvis Presley in the Grand Central Terminal in Miniland New York.
Legoland California thought it would be fitting to include Michael Jackson in Miniland for his historical contributions to the world of music. One of the few artists to have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, some of Jackson’s other achievements include multiple Guinness World Records – including one for “Most Successful Entertainer of All Time” – 13 Grammy Awards, 13 solo number one singles and the sale of 750 million records worldwide.
While trying to capture the most recognizable version of Jackson, the three Model Builders working on the project have actually created five different versions:
- Michael Jackson – Billy Jean
- Michael Jackson – Bad
- Michael Jackson – Moonwalking
- Michael Jackson – Thriller
- Michael Jackson – “Pseudo Military” Outfit
The Model Builders are asking viewers to take a look at the various versions of the LEGO Michael Jackson and comment on which model is the most fitting. The most popular model will be installed on Friday, July 3, 2009 before the Park opens and just in time for the July 4th long weekend and Red White and Boom! Celebrations.
Legoland California is located in San Diego North, at One Legoland Drive in Carlsbad, CA.
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