Lego figurine of President Zelensky raises R250 000 in funds for Ukraine

A custom-printed Lego figurine of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has not solely bought out inside minutes, however raised 1 / 4 million rand in funds for the war-torn nation.

The restricted version mini collectible figurines – made by Citizen Brick – had been bought on-line earlier this month.

A small batch of the collectible figurines of the statesman in addition to mini Lego Molotov Cocktails (a hand-made explosive) raked in a complete of R248,615, all of which was donated to charity.

The proceeds went to Direct Aid, a US-based humanitarian charity deployed to assist with medical gear in Ukraine. This, amid a land invasion undertaken by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

PRESIDENT ZELENSKY LEGO FIGURINE SELLS OUT FAST

In an internet sale on 5 March, Citizen Brick produced a restricted version batch of miniature President Zelensky figures, which bought for R1,503 ($100) and Molotov Cocktails, which bought for R150 every ($10). Collectively, each gadgets raised a complete of practically R250 000.

Citizen Brick revealed the information in an Instagram put up.

“An enormous thanks to everybody who donated to yesterday’s fundraiser for Ukraine. By means of the sale of the President Zelensky minifigs (and Molotov Cocktails, which received our final put up pulled down. Go determine.)

“We had been capable of elevate $16,540! Your complete quantity was donated to @directrelief to help their efforts to carry medical provides to these in want.

The Lego figurine options the 44-year-old president carrying his now trademark khaki T-shirt and army go well with, full with stubble facial hair.

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