Fun Fact:The Two-headed Dragon can flap its wings and growl at anyone walking by, due to hidden motion sensors that Acton placed in the model. It was a fright to many toddlers.
Two-headed Dragon
The Two-headed Dragon required 272,000 matchsticks to complete in April 2016. Construction began on the matchstick dragon in July 2015, and was completed in April 2016. It measures 11 feet in length, has a wingspan of 10 feet, and stands 5 feet tall. The dragon also features animation, including wings that flap, simulated fire breathing, and fierce reptilian sounds. The sculpture was commissioned by Ripley’s Believe it or Not for display in one of their museums.
The majority of the 272,000 matchsticks used in its construction had to be individually bent and shaped before being glued in place. Nine gallons of wood glue were used in its construction.
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