PHOTOS: Magical life-sized LEGO tram revealed in Budapest – Here’s where you can see it

Step into a world of imagination this Advent season with Budapest’s life-sized LEGO tram, a fusion of creativity, playfulness, and engineering, that’s lighting up the Hungarian capital. Built from nearly 1.8 million colourful bricks, this extraordinary masterpiece captivates city dwellers and visitors alike, celebrating Budapest’s rich tram heritage while showcasing the magic of LEGO.

LEGO tram in Budapest

As VG reports, a unique attraction is bringing life to Deák Ferenc Square this Advent season: a life-sized LEGO tram. Though not rideable, this vibrant, toy-like tram crafted from colourful LEGO bricks is a delightful surprise for city dwellers. Created through the collaboration of BKK, BKV, Budapest Brand, and the LEGO team, the LEGO tram brings a playful charm to Budapest’s urban landscape. Captivating both children and adults, it celebrates the joy of play while highlighting the creativity and whimsy that can brighten everyday public transport.

About the unique vehicle

The adorable LEGO tram, nicknamed Vili, is a life-sized masterpiece crafted from nearly 1.8 million bricks by master builder Balázs Dóczy. Measuring 11.5 metres long, 2 metres high, and 2 metres wide, this vibrant creation resembles a child’s imaginative build with oversized LEGO bricks, but closer inspection reveals intricate details made from tiny cubes. Though it’s not rideable, the tram is sure to attract crowds eager to marvel at its ingenuity. The tram was pulled onto the tracks by BKV’s iconic Muki maintenance tram. The creator the the special vehicle says:

The tram is also exceptional because there is no other Lego block building in the world that is this big and that moves. The life-size Lego vehicles we know so far have been made using Lego Technic flexible elements. This tram, on the other hand, is built using only classic Lego blocks, which is a particular challenge when it comes to moving it.

The tram symbolises many things

The LEGO tram was officially inaugurated in Budapest, with leaders highlighting its significance for sustainability, public transport, and play. Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony emphasised the tram’s role in promoting green and sustainable urban transport. Katalin Walter, CEO of BKK, celebrated Budapest’s reputation as a tram city, home to iconic routes like Tram 2 along the Pest quay and the world’s busiest Tram 4-6.

Tibor Bolla, CEO of BKV, linked the tram to Budapest’s 137-year history of tram transport, calling it a symbol of innovation and collaboration. Judit Váraljai-Sipos, CEO of LEGO Hungária, underlined the company’s mission to bring more play into everyday life, revealing that families can add their own LEGO cubes to the tram’s base plates. Displayed on Deák Ferenc Square during Advent, the LEGO tram inspires joy and creativity while celebrating public transport heritage.

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