NanoBlock Eiffel Tower

Contributed by Kalani Craig

NanoBlock Eiffel Tower

About this object

This model of the Eiffel tower, manufactured by Nanoblock and titled “Rives de la Seine a Paris” in their “Sights To See” collection, is built out of little plastic interchangeable pieces about ⅛ the size of a standard LEGO.

Why this object matters

The model sits at my desk as a reminder of several things. My main area of research is the medieval Mediterranean and Paris was the site of my first overseas archival research trip. I recently took a combination work/family trip to Paris and the Eiffel Tower was at the top of my 6-year-old son’s list of things to see. He was ecstatic even during the terribly boring 2-hour wait in line to go up to the top of the tower. Finally, the actual Nanoblock kit was a holiday gift from said 6-year-old, and building it as a family was the highlight of a very cold snow day experience. Having it on my desk at work keeps me anchored in all of those different aspects of my IU life, both personal and professional.

Dublin Core

Title

NanoBlock Eiffel Tower

Subject

LEGO toys

Description

This Nanoblock model of the Eiffel tower is simultaneously a reminder of research, family, and overseas travel.

Creator

Nanoblock

Contributor

Kalani Craig

Date

circa 2018

Type

Physical Object