Incredible Sand Sculputures: 10 Beach Creations You Won't Believe (PHOTOS)

10 Sand Sculptures You HAVE To See

With a bucket and a shovel, anyone can build a sandcastle. But it takes talent and a whole lot of patience to craft a sand sculpture.

We found 10 beach creations that are artistic and awe-inspiring. And these impressive works of art are not just of royal subject matter. Traditional castle formations have been bucked in favor of sports, Hollywood, and music-themed structures. We can only dream of having this much talent.

Check out the sand sculptures we dug up:

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Hockey fans will love this draft-inspired sculpture that appeared near the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. in honor of the 2013 NHL Draft Fan Fest and Memorabilia Show.

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Couldn't find parking? This surf-themed sculpture built in Remini, Italy, blends quite well with its surroundings.

This abstract creation crafted on Revere Beach, Mass., looks like it would fit perfectly tucked away in a wing of a contemporary art gallery somewhere.

Even sand sculptures can't escape technology! Tweet a picture of this social media-inspired work and you'll get really meta.

The whole family is sure to love this sculpture which appeared at the 2006 Dunegrass Festival.

A pretty stellar reincarnation of Leonardo Da Vinci's "Vitruvian Man," this one is definitely a work of art.

Monty Python fans will get a laugh from this "Flying Circus"-inspired sculpture.

You know what they say about big sand feet... big... shovels...?

If your first response isn't "aww," you have no soul.

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There's something truly majestic about this sand sculpture inspired by the god of the sea.

Meanwhile, we'll be at the beach building these:

What cool sand sculptures have you come across in your beach travels?

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