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Headline: RAW VIDEO: LEGO Fan Builds Life-Size Drivable Volvo Out Of 420,000 Bricks
Caption: A Swedish LEGO fanatic has built a fully functional replica of his beloved Volvo V70 out of a 420,000 LEGO bricks. David Gustafsson, a self-taught builder and founder of the custom LEGO company BrickScale, spent four painstaking years bringing his white Volvo fantasy to life – brick by brick. What started in 2020 as a quirky side project turned into a jaw-dropping engineering triumph that’s now going viral across the globe. “I wanted to build something familiar but surprising, something that makes people smile when they see it in LEGO form,” David said of his decision to recreate the iconic Volvo, a staple of Swedish motoring. Armed with a lifelong obsession with LEGO and a flair for design, David ditched the instruction manual and went rogue, sketching out the build from scratch. He custom-welded a steel frame to support the massive plastic shell, and incorporated a real steering system – no small feat when working with tiny plastic bricks. In a bold move, he decided to make the thing actually drive. Teaming up with a skilled tech company, David retrofitted the build with an electric motor, battery pack, and full control system. The result? A LEGO car that can move forward, reverse, and even steer using the actual Volvo wheel. “The only parts from Volvo are the steering rack and door hinges,” David pointed out. Everything else – from the meticulously designed headlights to the dashboard – is pure LEGO. The car has become an instant hit, pulling crowds wherever it goes. It’s been paraded at expos, wowed fans at public events, and even managed to cruise through a McDonald’s drive-thru. It even underwent a real car inspection – which, to no one’s surprise, it failed. “People are stunned, they wave, take pictures, and ask if it’s really made of LEGO,” said David, who’s now turned the viral success into a booming business. Through BrickScale, he’s creating bespoke LEGO masterpieces for events and installations – and he’s only getting started. “I can’t reveal too much yet, but let’s just say it’s something that’s never been done before,” he teased of his next top-secret project.
Keywords: LEGO,Volvo V70,David Gustafsson,BrickScale,drivable LEGO car,viral build,custom LEGO design,electric motor,Swedish engineering,life-size LEGO model
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