Boy has prosthetic arm made with Lego

Tobi was born with a limb difference and helped to design his new prosthetic arm

You can build a lot of different things with Lego, but how about an arm?!

Well, eight-year-old Tobi from Portsmouth has had a special prosthetic arm made which has Lego built into it, that he can build on and customise.

Prosthetics are models of arms and legs that can help people who don't have limbs, or were born with limb differences, to do certain tasks.

Tobi's Mum Debra said: "His new Lego-themed arm has been amazing - not only is it helping with everyday tasks, but he loves showing it off."

The team who made Tobi's arm say they create the limbs based on the things people like

Tobi's new Lego-inspired arm was made by a specialist team at The Portsmouth Enablement Centre (PEC), which works with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

They work with patients to design personalised prosthetic limbs, which they say they want to be comfortable to wear but also and show off the personality of the person using them - for example their favourite football team or family pet.

Tobi's Mum said the team who made Tobi's arm made sure he was involved every step of the way

PEC prosthetics clinical manager Lucy Riddle said: "Our technicians enjoy being creative, whether it's crafting limbs with superhero designs or incorporating family photos.

"The biggest reward is seeing the difference it makes to someone's life."