Built for the 1962 World's Fair, the Seattle Space Needle dominates the Seattle skyline with its characteristic "flying saucer" design. Built to withstand winds of up to 200 mph (321 kph) & earthquakes up to 9.5 magnitude, the Space Needle clearly demonstrates the strength of its unique tripod design. This stunning LEGO model, co-developed & designed by Adam Reed Tucker, captures the original Space Needle's " Race into Space" design.