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MN Vikings Superfan Takes Years to Build LEGO U.S. Bank Stadium
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The collapse of the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome is probably something that Minnesota Vikings fans will never forget. A winter of substantial snow and a significant storm causing the fluffy stuff to rip through the Teflon ceiling created quite a scene.
Of course it also helped pave the way for the Wilf's to build what longtime Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse so wonderfully dubbed the Taj Ma Zygi .
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U.S. Bank Stadium is among the best venues across the entire NFL, and it's ship-like structure is a landmark for Minneapolis' downtown skyline. It's also got a special place in Vikings superfan Camden Tatsapaugh's heart.
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The Hartford, Connecticut native Tatsapaugh is a Vikings superfan. Like many of us, that curse was handed down by his father. He turned the passion into a 2-and-a-half year LEGO project and is now looking to put it in a forever home.
Tatsapaugh told Fox 9 earlier this month, "It's a pretty amazing feeling to be finished with it. It's pretty surreal that it's finally done." In total the tale of the tape was 15,000 LEGO and 2 1/2 years of work. The model is 3 1/2 feet long, three feet wide, and 14 inches tall. The estimated weight checks in at over 80 pounds , Using an average of 9.5 cents per piece , the estimated cost is roughly $1,425.
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The roof is not present, as it wouldn't have been possible to be supported. Many other key features such as the Gjallarhorn, glass doors, and United States flag, are. The goal for Tatsapaugh is to have his LEGO version of U.S. Bank Stadium somewhere in Minnesota.
"Never set out to be a Lego artist, but here we are. And now I just want to see if I can have a positive impact on the community by bringing this piece of art for people to enjoy."
If the Wilf family hasn't checked in yet, they certainly should get in touch. Tatsapaugh can be reached on X (formerly Twitter) at the handle @brickletics . It would be pretty neat for the model to be displayed somewhere within the actual U.S. Bank Stadium.
There are over 1,300 miles between the two destinations right now. Maybe the Vikings want to invite him for a game, cover the travel of the build, and make a whole experience of it.
Minnesota kicks off their 2025 regular season On Monday September 8 against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.
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