World’s Tallest Toto Statue Damaged En Route to Kansas Celebration
The "World's Tallest Toto" statue sustained storm damage while en route to Wamego, Kansas, for its OZtoberFest celebration, causing a delay in its planned ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Topeka, KS, October 1, 2026 —
The much-anticipated “World’s Tallest Toto” statue has encountered an unexpected setback, sustaining storm damage during its transit to Wamego, Kansas. The incident has resulted in a delay for the statue’s planned arrival and its scheduled ribbon-cutting ceremony, which was to be a highlight of the town’s upcoming OZtoberFest celebration.
Details regarding the extent of the damage and the specific circumstances of the storm are not fully elaborated in the available information. The contractor responsible for transporting the statue and the route taken are also not specified.
The statue, a significant attraction expected to draw visitors to Wamego, was on its way to be installed for the annual OZtoberFest, an event celebrating the town’s connection to “The Wizard of Oz.” The damage occurred prior to its arrival in Wamego, postponing the planned public unveiling and associated festivities.
Further information concerning the timeline for repairs, the revised arrival date, and the rescheduled ribbon-cutting ceremony has not yet been provided. The exact location where the storm damage occurred during transit is also not specified.
Community members and fans awaiting the statue’s arrival will need to await further updates regarding the restoration and installation schedule. The statue’s journey, intended to culminate in a celebratory event, has been interrupted by this unfortunate turn of events.
Story summarized from the original created by Isaac Deer, Bryan Grabauskas on www.wibw.com, see more information here.
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