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A Star Wars superfan has combined his love of photography and LEGO to recreate stunning scenes from the cult sci-fi series.

Dan Sands, 34, grew up playing with the popular Danish building block toy as a child, and later in life developed an interest in outdoor photography.

The dad-of-four has now combined his passion with his love of the films to create stunning pictures that Star Wars fans are bound to love.

The stunning shots, constructed entirely from LEGO and in Dan's home, document some of the most iconic scenes from the legendary sci-fi franchise.

A Star Wars superfan has combined his love of photography and LEGO to recreate stunning scenes from the cult sci-fi series

The stunning shots, constructed entirely from LEGO and in Dan's home, document some of the most iconic scenes from the legendary  sci-fi franchise

Using everyday household items like baking powder and an old bicycle light he has created a stunning range of special effects in many of his images.

Computer programmer Dan from Portland, Dorset said: 'When lockdown hit I was a bit like "What am I gonna do now?"

'I really enjoy creative photography, and with LEGO lying around I thought I'd give it a go.'

By using objects lying around his house, he has managed to create some great pictures.

Using everyday household items like baking powder and an old bicycle light, Dan created an ambitious range of special effects in many of his images

A LEGO version of troubled villain Kylo Ren, played by Adam Driver in real life, was featured in Star Wars' 2015 hit return 'The Force Awakens' 

 Dan's recreation of one the most iconic Star Wars scenes; a fallen AT-AT Walker from 'The Battle of Hoth' in 'The Empire Strikes Back'

The stunning images span the course of the Star Wars franchise's nine hugely successful movies that gripped fans from 1977 to 2019

The Force is strong with this one: Dan's overarching dream was to create fantastical images with everyday items

Dan Sands, 34 (pictured) sets up the scene with a LEGO AT-AT walker and Stormtroopers on the icy planet of Hoth in Star Wars 'The Empire Strikes Back'

For example, Dan used ash from his BBQ to create atmospheric smoke, baking powder to resemble snow and an old bike light for effective lighting.

Dan stressed there was 'no fancy studio or lighting used', and that his 'initial setup was some old pizza boxes on top of [his] tumble dryer'.

Being able to create fantastical images with everyday items was a personal goal of his.

Pictures include recreated scenes from 'The Force Awakens' such as troubled villain Kylo Ren's shuttle cruising through the darkness.

Another is a recreation of arguably one of the most classic Star Wars scenes; a fallen AT-AT Walker from 'The Battle of Hoth' in 'The Empire Strikes Back'.

Dan grew up playing with LEGO as a child and later in life developed a strong interest in outdoor photography

Dan stressed there was 'no fancy studio or lighting used', and that his 'initial setup was some old pizza boxes on top of [his] tumble dryer'

Dan has also taken pictures even the most casual fans would recognise, such as the infamous march of the Stormtroopers

Once his scene is set and the picture is taken, Dan posts his images on social media including on his own Instagram page

Dan said this was the picture he was most proud of, and that he felt he'd managed to capture it 'just right'.

He also has taken pictures even the most casual fans would recognise such as the famous Stormtroopers marching.

Once his scene is set and the picture-perfect image is taken, Dan shares his creations on social media.