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SpongeBob SquarePants was not ready for his close up.

The star of Moody Gardens’ $5 million holiday-themed attraction known as “Ice Land” was not quite right, said officials with Nickelodeon, who have partnered with the Galveston non-profit for the exhibition.

“They eyes aren’t right,” said Moody Gardens’ Sydney O’Drobinak.

Ditto SpongeBob’s sidekick Patrick, who was still missing his eye lashes when members of the press were invited this week to get a peek at the ice sculpture exhibit.

SpongeBob and company will be perfect when Ice Land opens to the public on Nov. 15.

The exhibit, which includes 30-foot tall structures, is housed in an enormous tent in Moody Gardens’ parking lot. The tent will be chilled to 9 degrees for the the run of the exhibit.

The ice sculptures were created by a team of carvers from Harbin, China. It took seven months to create the colored ice blocks and the carvers have been working fortwo months.

The stars of the press preview were the three ice slides located in the center of the maze-like exhibit. The ice is so cold that you don’t get wet as you slide down the ice. Take a look:

Ice Land at Moody Gardens

When: Nov. 15-Jan. 4

Where: 1 Hope Blvd. in Galveston

Tickets: $26.95, $15.95 for children