Vietnam's dedicated Lego collector

LOCATOR: HANOI, VIETNAM

Hoang Dang has a room full of Lego

The industrial designer owns more than two million bricks

Hoang recreates Vietnam street scenes out of Lego

"I got inspiration from a temple I saw in the Old Quarter on my way back from work. This temple is very Hanoi, with a mixture of things that are both ancient and modern. I like that very much. That's why I used Lego bricks to recreate that atmosphere."

It takes about five months to finish a 5,000-piece model

Much of that time is spent looking for the right piece

He hopes one day to exhibit his work

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