The Danish Kids' Show About a Man With a Very Long Penis, in LEGO® by Ochre Jelly

Some LEGO® creations bring a smile to your face, while others leave you in awe of their craftsmanship. Then there are those that make you do a double-take, squint at your screen, and think, "Wait, is that what I think it is?"

Ochre Jelly's delightful little homage to John Dillermand definitely falls into that last category. Shared on Instagram and Flickr back in February 2021, this compact brick-built masterpiece perfectly captures the iconic outline of Denmark's most famous cartoon character.

With its red and white stripes, cheerful round belly, and that instantly recognizable moustache, it’s crafted from bricks and plates with the kind of bold design choices that have made Ochre Jelly a beloved name among adult LEGO® enthusiasts. 

As the builder himself humorously noted, it’s more Danish than a Viking enjoying a pastry. So, Who Exactly Is John Dillermand? Before diving into the details of the custom LEGO build, let’s take a quick detour to understand the source material. John Dillermand is a Danish stop-motion animated series for kids that first aired on January 3, 2021, on DR Ramasjang, the children’s channel of Denmark's public broadcaster. 

Developed in collaboration with Sex & Samfund, Denmark's sex education non-profit organization, the show is aimed at kids aged four to eight. The main character is a middle-aged man with a moustache, sporting a red and white striped swimsuit, who possesses a rather unique anatomical feature that can stretch for meters and seems to have a mind of its own. He uses it to tame lions, fly like a helicopter, rescue kids from trees, and find himself in all sorts of well-meaning mischief. 

Yes, you read that right. Yes, it’s for kids. Welcome to Scandinavian children's television, where things can get a bit quirky compared to the rest of the world. The show was a massive hit in Denmark, attracting 250,000 young viewers within its first five days and sparking a trend of John Dillermand costumes during the Fastelavn carnival celebrations that year. Is it strange? 

Absolutely. But is it endearing once you embrace it? Just ask any four-year-old in Denmark. Check It Out for Yourself Words can only convey so much about a show like this. The official intro from DR Ramasjang gives you all the insight you need!

If this is your first encounter with Ochre Jelly, you have a delightful rabbit hole ahead of you. Over on his Flickr photostream you will find more than 1,100 photos, including the original John Dillermand images. Heath posts new LEGO builds regularly across his platforms, and each one is a small masterclass in what happens when a sharp sense of humour meets a big box of pieces.

His Instagram bio reads simply "i made these legos", which badly undersells what is actually a gallery of some of the most awesome pop culture satire in the LEGO® art scene. For anyone who prefers their builds in video form, his YouTube channel and his TikTok round out the set.