If there is one thing that most everyone seems to appreciate, it’s LEGOs. Having been around for about 70 years, the plastic interlocking blocks have turned LEGO into an iconic brand with a very loyal and widespread following. Since this is an off-road magazine, you might be asking yourself, what does LEGO have to do with off-roading? The answer is, not that much until you feast your eyes on this amazingly complex LEGO conception that can be described with words like: low gear/high gear, locking differential, and long-travel suspension.

The creator of this 1:10 scale 2007 Jeep Wrangler seen in the video above is from Russia. His real name is Евгений, but you can just call him Jackson. Now 30 years old, he began building automobiles from LEGOs way back in 1993 because, “It makes your brain work differently which helps in finding non-standard solutions to everyday things.” Jackson has engineered an impressive corral of LEGO automobiles, but according to him, this newest creation is his most complete and functional handiwork to date.

According to Jackson, “Before embarking on a creation, it’s important to study the original automobile, including its specifications, technical features, interior, and exterior. I go so far as to find its drawings, print them, and recount measurements to the required scale. Only then can the building process begin.”

Just recently, Jackson discovered the official LEGO project at lego.cuusoo.com, which gives builders the chance to have their model made into an official LEGO set if the model collects 10,000 supporters. Jackson already has our vote, if you want him to have yours, head on over to his project page and vote now!

Fast Facts (most of this is LEGO lingo):
1:10 scale
Wheelbase: 240 mm (30 studs)
Gauge: 185 mm (23 studs)
Weight: about 2.3 kg.

2 XL motor – drive (full, permanent)
M engine – gearbox switch (using the white gear) (2 assists: 1st – down 8:24, 2nd – 12:20, then – at 20:28 differentials , then on the gear 8:24)
M engine – steering geometry Ackerman (using white gear)
L engine – air – locking differentials (in both axles, with white gear)
2 IR receiver, BB