# Driveable Building Block Karts This Adult Life-Size LEGO Kart is Capable of Cruising Around By Andrew Sztein | Published 2013-03-26 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-kart References: [bitrebels](http://www.bitrebels.com/geek/drivable-life-size-lego-go-kart) & [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2013/03/24/lego-go-kart/) As awesome as this fully functional, life-size LEGO kart is, I probably wouldn't want to take it out onto the track for a real spin. I can't imagine that a frame made out of [LEGOs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legoland) will hold up too well during a high-speed collision. Regardless of any perceived safety issues, this fully driveable LEGO kart is an impressive feat of building block ingenuity. This LEGO kart was put together by Simon Burfield, a creative LEGO fan who also has a [fully functional LEGO wheelchair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-moc) on his design resume as well. According to Burfield, the LEGO kart "is powered by 16 XL PF motors, 8 rechargeable power functions battery packs. The steering is controlled via an [NXT](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-cargo-truck). It uses 20 EXO-FORCE LEGO Wheels. I built this over Christmas as a way to put my yellow studded LEGO to use." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Life-size LEGO Karts:** Opportunity to create and market life-size LEGO karts as a unique recreational activity. - **Building Block Ingenuity:** Exploration of new ways to use building blocks for functional and innovative creations. - **Functional LEGO Vehicles:** Development of real and driveable vehicles made entirely out of LEGO blocks. ### Who This Affects Most - **Recreation and Entertainment:** Opportunity for theme parks and recreational centers to incorporate life-size LEGO karts into their offerings. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Opportunity for toy manufacturers to create and market building block sets specifically designed for creating functional vehicles. - **Educational Products:** Opportunity for educational companies to develop LEGO kits that promote engineering and creativity through the construction of functional vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Life-Sized LEGO Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legoland.md) - [Life-Size LEGO Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/McLaren-Formula-1-Car.md) - [Iconic Go-Kart-Game Building Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-mario-kart.md) - [Life-Size LEGO Brick Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1950s-cadillac-fleetwood.md) - [Racing Video Game-Inspired Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-kart-set.md) - [Impressive Life-Size LEGO Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifesize-lego-technic-mclaren-p1.md) - [Insanely Intricate LEGO Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-rollsroyce.md) - [Fully Functional Blocked-Car Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-gt-1.md) - [Car-Inspired Intricate Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-defender.md)