To the stratosphere!

They estimate they spent about 400 bucks on it. I'd wager that's a lot less than Red Bull spent on Felix's stunt..

http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2012/01/25/toronto_teens_send_lego_man_on_a_balloon_odyssey_24_kilometres_high.html

Should have used a Buzz Lightyear figure. "To infinity, and beyond!"

That's awesome!

EastCoastMojo wrote: Should have used a Buzz Lightyear figure. "To infinity, and beyond!"

Perhaps they were adding lightness? I don't think I've seen a Buzz figure that small. The ones Logan had were all "full size" with audio clips and spring-loaded wings & stuff.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPLA3R6DrA8

Very cool. Sounds like a fun project.

I lol'd.

"The site kept spitting out Rochester, N.Y., as their balloon’s final landing spot. Muhammad and Ho didn’t like their chances with U.S. Homeland Security."

Sidebar link at the article wrote: Stinky brown mess that fell on Mississauga from the sky still a mystery

Personally I'd have used a space-suited minifig- or a non-space one with the 'Hazmat Guy' head on it.