Giant LEGO^® Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles model coming to

Mall of America^® for LEGO Mall Takeover

WHAT: LEGO^® Master builders will construct an 8-foot tall Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles model as a part of the ultimate LEGO experience at Mall of America^® on July 12 14, 2013. The LEGO Group will take over Mall of America for the weekend-long celebration of the world-famous toy brand.

In addition to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles model construction, fans of all ages will have the opportunity to work alongside LEGO master builders as they work on a large-scale map of the United States and other unique LEGO building experiences in LEGO Creation Nation.

Other weekend activities include a competition to become the Speedorz Champion in a LEGO Legends of Chima Tournament and the opportunity to create a LEGO Friends story.

The LEGO store at Mall of America is home to the largest LEGO model in the world a towering 34-foot tall robot built entirely out of LEGOs.

For more information about the LEGO weekend takeover, click here.

VISUALS: An 8-foot tall Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles model

Hundreds of kids building LEGO creations

LEGO Master builders teaching kids how to build LEGO creations

WHEN: Friday, July 12 Sunday, July 14

11 a.m. 6 p.m. daily

WHERE: Mall of America South entrance to Nickelodeon Universe, Sears Court and the Rotunda

About Mall of America®

Mall of America is the nations largest retail and entertainment complex. At 4.2 million square feet, MOA is home to more than 520 world-class shops; Nickelodeon Universe®, the nations largest indoor family amusement park; SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium, a 1.2 million gallon walk-through aquarium; Moose Mountain Adventure Golf; Theatres at Mall of America® - a 14-screen movie theater with VIP theatre and more. The Mall opened in August of 1992 and is located in Bloomington, Minn., just minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. Follow Mall of America on Facebook and Twitter or visit our blog.

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