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Lego structures realised by visitors are displayed at the event in Helsinki. AFP
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A life-sized Lego figure greets visitors at the Lego building event in Helsinki. AFP
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A detail of a roller coaster from a theme park construction at the Lego building event. AFP
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A luxury Lego resort. AFP
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A giant Ferris wheel dominates this theme park display. AFP
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The event was the biggest Lego display to be held in Finland. AFP
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Visitors were able to build a small part of a new Lego city during the day. AFP
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Guests were able to let their imaginations run free. AFP
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A close-up of some of the intricate work. AFP
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Lego structures realised by visitors are displayed at the event in Helsinki. AFP
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A life-sized Lego figure greets visitors at the Lego building event in Helsinki. AFP
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A detail of a roller coaster from a theme park construction at the Lego building event. AFP
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A luxury Lego resort. AFP
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A giant Ferris wheel dominates this theme park display. AFP
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The event was the biggest Lego display to be held in Finland. AFP
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Visitors were able to build a small part of a new Lego city during the day. AFP
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Guests were able to let their imaginations run free. AFP
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A close-up of some of the intricate work. AFP
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Lego structures realised by visitors are displayed at the event in Helsinki. AFP
Hit the bricks: thousands of Lego fans take part in building event in Finland
Life-size figures and intricate landscapes were among the exhibits on display in Helsinki
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