Photos: Behind-the-scenes look at planned Legoland Malaysia

A Legoland Malaysia model builder sits next to a Lego replica of the Sultan Ibrahim building, the former state secretariat building in the city of Johor Bahru.  (AFP/Getty)

Lego models of the storefronts along Jalan Wong Ah Fook, one of the busiest roads in the city of Johor Bahru, planned for Legoland Malaysia.  (AFP/Getty)

An illuminated streetscape built for Legoland Malaysia.  (AFP/Getty)

A Lego model of Putrajaya mosque, which took 4,600 hours to complete and weighs 440 pounds, built for Legoland Malaysia.  (AFP/Getty)

A model builder works on the Taj Mahal dome planned for Legoland Malaysia.  (AFP/Getty)

The dome of the Taj Mahal planned for Legoland Malaysia.  (AFP/Getty)

A model builder works on the 42,500-brick Taj Mahal for Legoland Malaysia.  (AFP/Getty)

A Lego model of the Taj Mahal entrance built for Legoland Malaysia.  (AFP/Getty)

Model makers work on creations in the Legoland Malaysia model shop.  (AFP/Getty)

Cars, people and animals in the Legoland Malaysia model shop.  (AFP/Getty)

A bevy of Lego brides in the model shop await the opening of Legoland Malaysia in late 2012.  (AFP/Getty)

Rows of Lego sunbathers in the model shop await the opening of Legoland Malaysia in late 2012.  (AFP/Getty)

Rows of bikini-clad women strike a pose in the Legoland Malaysia model shop  (AFP/Getty)