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The magical but elusive Northern lights, many long to see them...
Somewhere in the arctic
A father has woken his young daughter. The conditions are perfect tonight for watching the Aurora.
He takes her on a husky sled ride through a dark wood. All is quiet except for the swishing of the sled on the snow. The girl is tired, ready to nod off again...
Then, they arrive on an icy plain. Father and daughter look up at the magical sight of the Aurora.
Captivated by the experience, they don't even notice a cheeky seal popping up from a hole in the ice...
A bit of science
The Northern lights (Aurora Borealis) and its counterpart the Southern lights (Aurora Australis) occur when charged particles, emitted by solar storms, are captured in Earth’s magnetic field and collide with gases in the upper atmosphere of the polar regions. These collisions create swirls of colourful light which appear to dance in the sky. Different gases produce different colours such as greens, pinks and purples.
About my build
1500 pieces
At the top of the model, behind the Aurora, sits a long bar that connects three light bricks. When this bar is pushed down, the Aurora’s effect is intensified. I’ve used transparent plates and tiles to create the effect of the Aurora, and also some glow-in-the dark stars in the night sky.
To show how captivated the girl and her father are by the wonderful sight of the Northern lights, I’ve created printed tiles of the Aurora's colours reflected in their eyes. The huskies also have their own eye-tiles to accentuate their blue eyes.
The sled and dogs can easily be lifted off the ice base.The figures are fully posable.
A cheeky seal, hiding in a hole in the ice, can be made to pop up by turning a knob on the side of the model.
To date, Lego hasn't produced a set with light effects as one of its main features. Let's change that!
Vote now and spread the word to move this design forward into the next development phase. Together we can make this set a reality!
Thank you for looking :)
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Legophant
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