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Colin McIntyre and Randall Dorn wrestle tentacles into their sockets.
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A crane helps to position each tendril of the sculpture in place.
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The completed sculpture stands 17 feet high and weighs 2,000 pounds.
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Colin McIntyre works with his sculpture, the largest piece he's made to date.
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McIntyre hauled the colossal piece from Austin.
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