Legoland Windsor has selected the R14-G reach truck forklift from Linde Material Handling to move a 6m high model of a Pharaoh, made from 200,000 Lego bricks.

In order to get the Pharaoh on its stand before the attraction opened, Legoland staff used the Linde forklift truck to move the Egyptian figure into position in front of the Laser Raiders ride.

Ian McCormack, warehouse and logistics manager at Legoland, said: 'We thought we needed a new dedicated warehouse reach truck, but Linde came in, assessed our needs and suggested the R14-G internal/external reach truck forklift.

'This can be used inside and outside of the warehouse as well as for unloading commercial vehicles located in the yard apron area when the existing counterbalance forklift is busy or unavailable.

'This has given us much more flexibility in our operation around the site,' he added.

A demonstration at the Legoland site helped seal the deal as the customer could see exactly how the truck had the manoeuvrability for use between the racking in the warehouse and the robustness for outside work.

Linde said Legoland also liked the idea of electric-powered trucks because they are quieter and friendlier to the environment.