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Lost City of Atlantis: Making the Queen's Throne

A few days ago, we told you about Foots and his work casting the Queen of Atlantis. Since then, Foots has announced that the first person to identify the identity of the Queen will win the honor of becoming Atlantis' first world guard to the Palace of the King and Queen. There will only be 11 of these guards. Imagine: you can be forever enshrined in the Lost City of Atlantis and -- quite literally! -- dive into immortality. I don't know about you, but I think that would be totally cool!

Unfortunately, Foots told me the Queen's identity already, so I can't become a world guard. And although I can't tell you who the Queen is, I CAN tell you that I guessed her identity before he told me, because we've mentioned her on Divester in the past!

While you're mulling over the Queen's identity, check out these photos of Foots casting the Queen's throne. Already weighing over 6000 pounds, the throne will weigh an additional half-ton when the Queen sits within it.

First, let me say that Foots may have the world's best workshop...though it may get a little warm in the afternoon.

Foots working

After he's cast the throne, Foots uses a small sander to smooth away the rough edges and make his throne appear more regal.

still working

Whew...that's a lot of work. Take a break, Foots!

taking a break

The throne, from the left.

finished

From the right.

right

The view, head on.

front

Foots hasn't finished casting the Queen's body yet, so we don't have any pictures. However, he told me the Queen would be installed in her throne in the next few days, and when he has some photos, he'll send them my way. In the meantime, guess the identity of the Queen and become the Palace's first world guard! Leave your guesses in the comments.

If you want to learn more about Foots and his project, check out the rest of the photos of the Lost City of Atlantis. Also, be sure to listen to Divester's interview with Foots.

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