The first modern Ferris Wheel was designed and constructed by George Washington Ferris as a landmark for the 1893 Worlds Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The term Ferris wheel later came to be used generically for all such structures. As of 2012- the Singapore Flyer at 541 feet high is the worlds tallest wheel.****• This Silver Edition Metal Works model is twice as detailed as a normal edition Metal Works.**• This one comes with two metal sheets to pop out the pieces to recreate a ferris wheel.**• Model is approximately 3***• Includes instruction sheet**• Authentic Museum Quality Laser Cut Replica**