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Iconic Building Block Cars

These Iconic Cars From 80s Movies Have Been Rebuilt in LEGO

— June 17, 2013 — Pop Culture
If you recognize these tiny building block automobiles that’s because they’re iconic movie rides that have been built in LEGO. These fantastic toy creations focus on movies and television from the 80s, breathing LEGO-style life into them once more.

Among these iconic car recreations is the ‘Ecto-1’ from Ghostbusters. Complete with flashing blue sirens and jets, this little toy car is easy to recognize. The Ghostbusters themselves are suited up outside this flashy vehicle, which makes this supernatural comedy reference easy to identify. Also featured among these LEGO cars is the ‘General Lee’ from Dukes of Hazard, and the van from ‘The A-Team.’

The 80s left us with more than just crimped hair. These 80s movies and TV shows were phenomenal and these car recreations done in LEGO pay tribute to them.
Trend Themes
1. 80s Movie LEGO Car Rebuilds - The trend of building iconic car from 80s movies or TV shows in LEGO helps to bring nostalgia to the forefront of pop culture, opportunities lie in the integration of nostalgia in marketing campaigns.
2. Toy Industry and Pop Culture - The trend of rebuilding iconic cars in LEGO from classic pop culture references offers opportunities for toy manufactures to capitalize on nostalgia, which can potentially lead to new forms of IP development.
3. Fan-made LEGO Creations - The trend of reimagining and rebuilding iconic cars in LEGO from classic movies and TV shows can inspire similar fan-made creations for other forms of pop culture or even vehicles, which can lead to innovate new ideas from fans.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - Toy manufacturers that can incorporate nostalgia and iconic pop cultural references like movie references into their designs stand to benefit from the consumer appeal for nostalgia-themed products.
2. Movie and TV Industry - The movie and TV industry can partner with toy manufacturers to build unique and collectible merchandise items based on iconic car designs from classic pop culture references to drive additional revenue and connect with fans in new ways.
3. Pop Culture Influencers - Pop culture influencers and personalities can tap into the nostalgia and appeal of retro pop culture designs by showcasing the building process of iconic car designs made from LEGOs in their videos or social media posts to engage and grow a following.
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