There's very little in this world cooler than ice sculptures. They're also pretty awesome. Whether they are mega structures or tiny creations of the most intricate detail, ice sculptures are an art form that has never failed to fascinate.

So close your eyes for just a second and pretend it's snowing outside, then make your way through this list of 26 amazing ice sculptures!

The icing wont be the only thing that melts.


An entire ice castle.


The main challenge was doing the mane.


A fall tree in winter.


Huge ice towers.


An angel ice sculpture: the classic.


Obama -- red...er...clear, and blue!


He's nailed this one...


An icy procession.


Rodin's Melter.


The Taj Mahal. It rarely gets this cold in Agra.


The army may be strong, but its sculptures melt under the heat of battle. Or just sitting there.


Those kids don't see so interested in my icy unicorn. Where's their imagination?


The coldest glass of beer you'll ever drink.


A Chinese dragon. Breathing fire would be suicide for him.


Now that's meta!


He'll float for more than one reason.


At least this sculptor was kind enough to give him a little ice-water.


Musical abstract.


The pipes are frozen again!


The Polar Express.


Autobots! Stand up and thaw out!


You can just tell by his face that that hurts.


Cutest Pac-Man ghost we've ever seen.


Two lovebirds.


Poor little fella. His wings must be freezing.



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