Here's a time-lapse video of Bricks 2 Pics making an image of a Route 66 shield entirely from Lego pieces. Most impressive. According to the video, more than 4,000 pieces were used to make the shield. The Route 66 piece can be purchased on eBay; starting bid is $100, with a reserve. Bricks 2 Pics … Continue reading A Route 66 shield made of Legos
Day: February 26, 2009
Roy’s in Amboy seen in J. Crew catalog
The March 2009 catalog of J. Crew features photos of models posing on the grounds of Roy's, the Route 66 landmark in Amboy, Calif. According to the fashion company, the catalog is "dedicated to celebrating America." An online link to the catalog is here. You'll see images from Roy's or Amboy on Pages 98-99, 104-105 … Continue reading Roy’s in Amboy seen in J. Crew catalog
POPS revamps menu
POPS, the Route 66 landmark in Arcadia, Okla., that's best-known for its 66-foot-tall pop bottle and more than 500 brands of soda it sells, recently revamped the menu of its cafe, reports the Daily Oklahoman. Oklahoma City restaurateurs Keith and Heather Paul were hired to make the changes after discussing the idea with POPS owner … Continue reading POPS revamps menu
Big rocker is certified as world record
The gigantic rocking chair at the Fanning Outpost General Store in the Route 66 hamlet of Fanning, Mo., was certified as an official Guinness World Record as the largest such piece of furniture, according to a news release Wednesday. The chair was custom-built for store owner Dan Sanazaro last April. Officially, the chair measures 42 … Continue reading Big rocker is certified as world record