Gigantic Model Of Hogwarts - Made Out of MATCHSTICKS

by Wendy on September 27th, 2006

Matchstick Marvels will be taking you on an enchanted trip to J. K. Rowling’s world of Harry Potter this year. Acton will be displaying his matchstick version of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry at the Matchstick Marvels museum in Gladbrook, IA. The model is based on Hollywood’s version of Hogwarts seen in the Harry Potter blockbuster movies. When finished in December of this year, it will contain over a half-million matchsticks held together with 15 gallons of carpenter’s wood glue.

Acton’s matchstick version of Hogwarts has been sold to an attraction in Spain called "The HOUSE OF KATMANDU", but will continue to be exhibited in Gladbrook while the finishing touches are completed. By the time the final building (the Clock Tower buidling) is finished at the end of the year it will have taken Acton nearly three years to build. Hogwarts is Acton’s largest matchstick model to date. The model will be shipped to Spain before 12/31/06, so make plans to visit Matchstick Marvels before it leaves the States.

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