Lego Abrams Tank
This exhibit is not actually a Lego train set diorama, but a tribute to all those who served in World War II. It depicted the Invasion of Normandy. It might seem improper and out of place at a Lego train convention, but then again, the convention itself was being held at Cantigny Museum, which is a war memorial. The display featured a Lego LCVP (or a Higgins boat) and a few dozen Lego Soldiers and some tanks tanks storming the beaches.
Lego Higgins Boat
The interesting part of this exhibit was its custom-made Lego war machines, such as the Jeeps, Trucks, Tanks, and boats. There were all sorts of details, and you could tell that the designers really paid close attention to the build. I personally like this diorama. There’s no better way to pay tribute to all those who participated – and died – in the Invasion of Normandy and in World War II than having people who care enough to spend their time and money to make these dioramas.
As I was walking out of the building, I was thinking about how long it took those people to make all of those dioramas. I’m sure it took a great deal of time and effort to set them up, and I can admire that.
