A Lego-loving couple have spent more than 270 hours and almost half a million bricks creating a life-sized ... and a five-foot long donkey that have all been made from the construction toys.

Donkey Kong eventually turned up ... plus digital build instructions to help you get the most fun out of all those bricks. While these sets are primarily aimed at younger builders, LEGO knows ...

Best Mario LEGO sets including Mario Kart kits, Luigi-inspired building sets, a giant Bowser model and Mario minifigures. Instructions? Who needs them!