Jo-Jo & Frikke Around the world in 365 days?

2011-10-16T10:28:00.001+02:00

Ending the story where it started

More than three years ago the original tema started of from the library in Vangede, Gentofte, Denmark posing on a model of a sculpture celebrating the famous danish poet Dan Turéll.

Now the sculpture is a reallity and here the story ends.

Together with new found friends Adrian and Sam.

The start: Vangede library

Sculpture sponsors: RealDaniaFonden & Augustinus Fonden.

Leaving LTG

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And Samuel and Adrian are hitching a ride...

The Team at TLG

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The Team at TLG, originally uploaded by clausschioldannvoneyben.

India

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Right now the Team is on their last leg of their search - The LEGO HQ in Billund, Denmark. But, before that they did go to India:

Pondicherry

Kerala

Photo' by Niels-Pierre Kirk-Jensen

South Korea

2010-11-28T23:26:00.008+01:00

Rescue team ready for take-off at Amsterdam Airport Schipol.

Just landed at Incheon International Aiport in Korea with a few wons in our pocket. The local beverage is great. We did some heavy drinking.

We found time for amusements at Hyundai Beach in Busan. Even heroes have the right to dream.

We spared no effort, we climbed the highest mountains.

Still happy despite our lack of results.

Photo by Henrik Blicher

Other minifigs travelling

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Sirexkat is travelling a lot and her sons made her take LEGO minifigs with her on her travels:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sirexkat/sets/72157608027763863/

onetravelbloggers.com

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The Blog OneTravelBloggers brings an article about our blog - Cool right?

Onetravel.com is writing about us!

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Airline Tickets

Niagara Falls

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- The American one...

- The Canadian one...

Manitoulin Island

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Collingwood, Ontario, Canada, Blue Mountain

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Rainy day at the Blue Mountain in Collingwood - could not see the top.

We took the gondola to the top to search for Jojo and Frikke - but, no luck.

And, the 'thing' suddenly changed form - wonder ehat that means?

Whale Safari

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Wondered if the Belugas did know where Jo-Jo and Frikke went?

In Quebec

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At the Royal Palace

Checking Ottawa out

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Did pass through the park, where they were rehearsing for the concerts later...

At Huntsville, Ontario, Canada

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Just missed the G8!

Searching the wilderness at Manitoulin Island near M'Chigeeng

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First Nation Kaponi Powwow at Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada

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Bridal Veil Falls, Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada

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Checking out the Bridal Veil Falls on Manitoulin Island...

The team in Ontario Science Museum

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Taking part in a stop-motion film.

See them here:

http://www.redshiftnow.ca/idea/?id=107611

http://www.redshiftnow.ca/idea/?id=107618

Back home from Greenland!

2010-05-22T17:04:00.006+02:00

The rescue team is now safe back in Gentofte after their cold and stressfull trip to Greenland. Just in time to pose together withe the first collectibles from LEGO.

Uummannaq Greenland - Grønland

2010-05-09T17:22:00.021+02:00

The team seaching for Jo-Jo and Frikke at the Uummannaq fjord with the Uummannaq mountain in the background. A local "hunter" - Chris Paton - took them on a dog sledge ride - The Qamutit, as the dog Sledge is called locally, is a magnificant vessel for travelling.

Miss Trixie did find a new toy/tool - a hook. It might come in handy along the way.

At some point the team got of to investigate - and the search almost ended right there! The melting snow (Aput) almost lost our Miss Trixie to the Fjord. Luckily she had her newfound hook with her!

Here is where it is:

Vis stort kort

More Uummannaq Greenland photoes at:
FLICKR.COM

The Official web-sites:
Uummannaq - Greenland
Uummannaq - Tourist Office

Rumor!!!

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The rescue team have been spotted in Greenland!

Did meet the guyes from Blade Runner - Rick Deckard and Gaff

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Exchangede tricks of the trade with Rick Deckard and Gaff next to Gaff' awsome police spinner.

Oups! The mystic object suddenly changed color - why?

The team is back from Mexico

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The team is back from Mexico in a brand new box! They had food with them and on arrival they met a new friend from LEGOworld Copenhagen Denmark. He is leaving soon for Mexico.

The team it self are leaving for Greenland, next!

More from Mexico

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Do enjoy Ernesto Carrillo's great photo's...

Here you can see:

Chichen Itza

Mexico's clue !

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Mexico's clue !, originally uploaded by ErnestoCarrillo70.

JO-JO & FRIKKE in Xochimilco, Mexico? This is one of the most iconic places in Mexico City. We will go there to investigate.

Clue flash!!!!

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The team got at clue about Jojo and Frikke might be in Mexico!

The 3 Team is off to Mexico City. Stay 'tuned' and hear more very soon.

Northern Jutland, Hvalpsund, Denmark

2009-10-25T18:28:00.008+01:00

Went to check at lead in Northern Jutland, Denmark.

At the only 'palm' beach in Denmark in the village of Hvalpsund there were no signs...

So we did hire Odin the Crane to get us up - 40 meters - to check the area from the skies - but still no signs og Jo-Jo and Frikke. And, darn we forgot our binoculars so we could not see that far (and it was cloudy and misty).

Going home for some well deserved R&R!

2009-10-11T15:15:00.012+02:00

After the wiered experience with the ex-space force pilot named A.F. HQ decided to bring the 3 Team home for some rest and recreation.

The 3 Team could offcause not rest and recreate because they had heard that a hobo under a bridge north of the Danish Capital Copenhagen knew something.

They did find the hobo and went out to talk to him. They showed him the 'trophy' they got from the ex-space force pilot A.F.

Does the hobo know what it is and can he bring the team closer to find and rescue Jo-Jo and Frikke?

Romania

2009-08-25T20:05:00.011+02:00

The team, while traveling through the badlands also known as Romania, suddenly disappeared. It seems like they were missing for almost two months before they were sighted again. Nobody knows where, when, how and why , but the following pictures might shed some light on this mystery... or on the contrary, it might deepen the enigma behind their story!!!

The 3's return from their mysterious abduction was all over the headlines! They suddenly appeared out of nowhere inside a spaceship, crashing into the roof of an Octan Gas station. Only they know the story behind their disappearance, and what happened at their meeting with a so-called ex-space force pilot named A.F.

A picture shows A.F. handing something over, the mystery thickens!! What importance can this object have?!

Photos and MOC by Adrian Florea ( LEGO AMBASSADOR ) ( Cluj Napoca )

Searching Madrid

2009-06-11T17:55:00.006+02:00

The t3T followed a trail to Madrid and did spend some time looking around the Puerto del Sol (The door to the sun) - no luck. New Years have long passed (this is the place where the people of Madrid celebrate the New Years).

The team also searched the royal palace grounds (Palacio Real) - the guards would not let them in, so ...

While turning every 'stone' in Madrid they got wind of a sighting of Jojo and Frikke in Romania. Of they went - whats next?

Photos by Carlos

News Flash!!! The 3 Team spotted i Madrid, Spain

2009-05-27T14:48:00.004+02:00

The 3 Team have been spotted in the capitol of Spain, Madrid.

Rumor is that the trail is very hot...

Breaking News: Danish Spies Escape!

2009-05-09T21:41:00.004+02:00

The Team escaped in a red truck - Somebody helped them, wonder who? During their captivity they heard a rumor... Jo-Jo and Frikke have been seen in Madrid, the Capitol of Spain. I hope the team will reappear in Madrid and that they will be lucky this time and find Jo-Jo and Frikke.

Photo by Brickmania.

Danish spies caught in Brickmania!

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Danish spies caught in Brickmania!, originally uploaded by Brickmania.

The 3 team were 'caught' spying in Brickmania looking for Jo-Jo and Frikke. Trixie offcause started of babbeling about their innocence… maybe she will talk and talk and maybe they eventually will let them all go.

But so far no Jo-Jo and Frikke.

I am sure that Brickmania will let them go when they realise that the visa'a are genuine.

Following a trail

2009-04-19T16:50:00.006+02:00

t3T are now on their way to Minneapolis following a trail of Jojo & Frikke. We all hope that the trail is a hot one...

Holland - Utrecht

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Day 300 and something...

Searching the sunny contryside of Holland out-side Utrecht.

Well, I can tell you that Miss Trixie caught , ehm, something. But not Jojo or Frikke. They looked everywhere, dug out ditches, climbed trees, whatnot - but all traces led to nothing:

Where will the trail lead them next?

We are very proud to have Erik .ETI Smit's creative photography on this Blog. Enjoy!

1 year ago - Anniversary

2009-03-31T09:02:00.006+02:00

Today, one year ago Johannes and Frederikke did send the LEGO minifigs Jo-Jo and Frikke out to travel the world. They have been around a big part of the world - France, Japan, Canada, Bolivia, Peru, Greece ...

It did not happen as fast as we initially hoped and then they disappeared!

When we realized, that they had disappeared for real, we decided to send a search and rescue team out to find them. t3T as the new team is called, is well on its way. They have been in Australia and Panama and are now on their way to Holland.

Our hope is that t3T will be travelling faster around the world and that they will not get lost.

The goal is to cover even more countries and continents in the next 365 days.

Hispabrick Magazine article - # 04/09

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Article about this blog in spanish AFOL magazine Hispabrick:

Spanish edition

Open publication - Free publishing - More magazine

English edition

Problems with the Issuu link - click here: Hispabrick Magazine english edition

Portobelo, Panama

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Portobello, originally uploaded by schioldannvoneyben.

Photo by Birgitte Gronnebaek

Local Durch supporting rescue team

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local Durch rescue team, originally uploaded by schioldannvoneyben.

Photo by Birgitte Gronnebaek

Panama Viejo

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Panama Viejo, originally uploaded by schioldannvoneyben.

Photo by Birgitte Gronnebaek

ISP 3.2 ( International School of Panama )

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ISP 3.2 ( International School of Panama ), originally uploaded by schioldannvoneyben.

Photo by Birgitte Gronnebaek

ISP t3T friends

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ISP Rescue team friends, originally uploaded by schioldannvoneyben.

Photo by Birgitte Gronnebaek

Rescue team has arrived in Panama – March 2009

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The Lego rescue team has arrived in Panama and they have been so busy looking after Frikke and Jo-Jo that they haven’t had the time to send a message home.

The first place they searched was in the international school of Panama (ISP). Here they met some 3rd graders, who promised to help with the search in Panama.

Later that day they meet some local Lego men from Holland. They were also interested in helping.

Another day they went to the oldest city on the Pacific Coast – Panama Viejo. This city was founded in 1519 and was the first European settlement along the Pacific. Unfortunately the city was burned by pirates in 1671 and today there are only ruins left and no signs of Frikke and Jojo.

After looking around for some days in Panama without result the rescue team decided to search at the Caribbean Coast of Panama in the old city called Portobelo (beautiful port). The name of the city was given by Christopher Columbus in 1502 on account of the beauty of its natural harbor.

But but but... Even though the rescue team asked a lot of people, local and tourists if they have seen Frikke and Jojo the answer was still : No signs of Frikke and Jojo in Panama!

Therefore the rescue team has now decided to continue their search in Holland as there are some rumors that they have been seen over there.

Good bye for now and we cross our fingers here in Panama that you will find our friends in Holland.

Kuna/Cuda Indian

Emma and Sarah

West Australia

2009-02-17T21:21:00.006+01:00

We arrived in Perth, Western Australia - and after recovering from a bit of jetlag we went out searching for our friends.
The first thing we discovered in Western Australia was the long, long distances between everything, and it was quite difficult to cover the whole lot - but we did our best.
First of all, there was this nice Aussie bloke who told us that he had seen them at Murdoch University and this was our first place to look. We looked in every room, the café, the library and the food court but unfortunately there was no signs of them,
Next, we went to the beach because a sheila told us that this was the place to look for people in the hot summer. Ohh… yes, there was a lot of people at the beach, but not many of them went out in the water. There has been a lot of white sharks in this area. We got a bit worried that our friends had been attacked by a shark, but then a little boy told us that he had spotted two small guys at the local café DOME.
At this café we meet Mr. Wiceguy, and he had talked to our friends the day before. It was a scary story he told us about how our friends had walked for days in the bush without water, and almost got caught up in a bushfire, but the last thing he had heard about our friends was that they had left the country with some strange guys. He couldn’t tell us whether they were bad or good guys, but the main thing is our friends are still alive!

We have received a letter from the headquarter that our friends have been spotted in Panama City, so we are off with the first flight to Panama.

Cheers The Trio Team (t3T)

Posted by Christel Nikolajsen, Perth, West Australia

Café DOME

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Café DOME, originally uploaded by schioldannvoneyben.

Photo by Christel Nikolajsen

Murdoch University

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Murdoch University, originally uploaded by schioldannvoneyben.

Photo by Christel Nikolajsen

At the beach at Perth, Western Australia

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At the beach at Perth, Western Australia, originally uploaded by schioldannvoneyben.

Photo by Christel Nikolajsen

The Trio Team - t3T

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Here is the Search and Rescue team that will go out in then world and search for Jojo & Frikke and hopefully rescue them!

From left to right:

Mr. Trilby (the boss), Miss Trixie (the daredevil) and Mr. Trax Jr. (the pathfinder).

Where are they now?

2008-11-27T20:27:00.004+01:00

Where are Jo-Jo and Frikke now? Usually no news is good news but we are very worried!

Are they in transit? Have they been kidnapped by freedom fighters and will we recieve a note one of these days?

Please 'call'!

If, we do not hear from Jo-Jo and Frikke before Christmas we will send a Search & Rescue party out in the world to find them.

Or, maybe we should call on The Action Monk?

Do not worry Jo-Jo and Frikke. We will not abandon you!

Love Johannes & Frederikke

J&F at the Floating Islands, Peru

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Wikipedia link to article about the Floating Islands: Floating Islands

Flickr photos: Lake Titicaca

J&F with Louisa in Bolivia

J&F in mountains of Peru

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Check out this Lego of the 8th heritage wonder of the world: 8th Heritage wonder.

The Official List: Unesco List

Something about the Inca.

J&F in Machu Picchu, Peru

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Link to article about the Machu Picchu: Machu Picchu

Flickr photos: Machu Picchu

j and f in Bolivia!

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Wikipedia article about the salt flats: Salar De Uyuni

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Lego Party in Bogota!

2008-09-08T17:36:00.003+02:00

Jo-Jo & Frikke are having loads of fun in South America, please come to their first Lego Party with Colombias best DJ Line-Up, Friday September 26th.

Happy Birthday!

2008-08-26T11:59:00.014+02:00

The Mini-figure turns 30 this year - Congrats'!
All over the web the Mini-figure is celebrated and praised.
You can start Happy 30th birthday (Brothers Brick)!, Wikipedia! or Lego Minifigure turns 30!

On the picture below Johannes is displaying his collection of 241 mini-fig's. Today it is al little bigger and who knows, maybe it will be even larger next month. He turns six!
The record has been acknowledged as the biggest collection of mini-fig's in Denmark for a 5 year old. The book, 'Børnenes Recordbog' will be published in October 2008.

Jo-Jo & Frikke in Bogota 04

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Jo-Jo & Frikke dancing at a Bogota Party.

Bavaria Brewery?

Jo-Jo & Frikke in Bogota, Colombia 03

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Jo-Jo & Frikke in the path of Indiana Jones...

Jo-Jo & Frikke in Bogota, Colombia 02

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Spine tattoo.

Jo-Jo & Frikke in Bogota, Colombia 01

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Jo-Jo & Frikke visiting french artist Tutus Mobio in the Colombian capital Bogota.

Prince Rupert, BC, Canada 02

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Prince Rupert, BC, Canada 01

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Wikipedia: Rupert Land

Starting of in Toronto Jo-Jo & Frikke went to Calgary, Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper and on to the Yellowhead Highway to Prince Rupert through Smithers and Hazelton.
They saw Grizzly and Black Bears, Caribous, Elks, Bald Eagels, Porcupines, Marmots, Squirrels, Chipmonks... loads of wildlife!
Christian

Leaving Prince Rupert on the way to Port Hardy on Vancouver Island

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On this fab 15 hours trip down to Port Hardy they saw loads of Gray Whales, Killer Whales and Dolphines!

Vancouver, BC, Canada

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Spending a couple of days in Vancouver at the end of a wonderful
journey!
Christian

Long Beach, Tofino, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada

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Wikipedia: Long Beach British Columbia

Jo-Jo & Frikke on Long Beach the best surfer spot in BC

Christian

Jo-Jo & Frikke in Victoria, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada 02

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Jo-Jo & Frikke in front of the BC Parlament

Christian

Jo-Jo & Frikke in Victoria, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada 01

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Victoria Canada

Totem poles

Jo-Jo & Frikke in Toronto, July 2008

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Jo-Jo & Frikke in downtown Toronto in front of the CN Tower.
Christian

Lego mini-fig turns 30!

2008-08-07T10:13:00.001+02:00

The Lego Mini-fig just turned 30!

http://eepdesign.wordpress.com/2008/08/06/30-years-of-the-lego-man/

JoJo & Frikke back in Paris

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Back in Paris from Japan.

A last goodbye to their friends before taking off to Toronto, Canada.

Photo by Christian

In Greece at Paros Island together with Joce

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Photo' by Joce

In Tokyo by the Power Shoppers Paradise Ginza by the Sony Building.

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Photo' by Joce

Paris

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Photo's by Christian Kirk-Jensen (Danish Pastry Design, Paris)

On the Iena Bridge in between Trocadero and the Eiffle Tower

In front of the Eiffel Tower

In the Tuiléries Garden with a view on the Place de la Concorde

Taking off - first stop Paris

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Photo's by Claus Schioldan von Eyben (von E design, Vangede, Denmark)

Inspecting the model sculpture - in memory of Dan Turell

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Photo's by Claus Schioldan von Eyben (von E design, Vangede, Denmark)

In a year or two this model will be a life size sculpture and it will be placed at the Dan Turéll Square in Vangede, Gentofte, Denmark.

Hamlet at the brand new Actors house in Copenhagen, Denmark

2008-04-06T19:28:00.005+02:00

Photo's by Claus Schioldan von Eyben (von E design, Vangede, Denmark) - Adobe PhotoShop manipulation by Elisabeth Schioldann von Eyben (von E design, Vangede, Denmark)

Valkyrien at the new Opera house in Copenhagen, Denmark

2008-04-06T18:03:00.005+02:00

Photo's by Claus Schioldan von Eyben (von E design, Vangede, Denmark) - Adobe PhotoShop manipulation by Elisabeth Schioldann von Eyben (von E design, Vangede, Denmark)

Preparations

2008-03-31T09:08:00.006+02:00

Johannes and Frederikke are preparing Jo-Jo and Frikke for the journey. They each chose a minifig ( a boy and a girl ), 'dressed' them and created their story. Jo-Jo is the photographer and Frikke is the one with the videocamera. We hope that both photo' and video will be up-loaded to the blog.