45-Year-Old Irishman Builds Lego Empire Over the Course of 6 Years—and It’s Astounding

Courtesy of Graham Young

Graham Young, a 45-year-old Cobh, Ireland, local, has spent the last six years building a Lego empire of extraordinary scope and scale.

Driven by passion for the colorful, interchangeable, textured blocks, Young has spent over 15,000 euros (approx. US$18,250) on Lego, focusing on fulfilling a dream of making it his career.