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The LEGO VW Camper Van Will Keep Your Childhood Dream Alive

— August 22, 2011 — Autos
To keep your childhood dream of owning a hippie van and touring the world with it alive, you can now buy a LEGO VW Camper. Since the original VW Campers are still in high demand and therefore not cheap, you can now play with this sweet toy recreation.

The LEGO VW Camper model is a replica of the T1 Camper from 1962 and is built with 1,322 pieces. The toy contains all the stuff you would normally expect from a hippie van like a VW boxer engine above the rear axle, pop-up roof, sleeping bench and the much beloved red color. And it has a few very cool special items as well: What do you think about a lava lamp and a t-shirt that reads, "Make LEGO models, not war"?

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Trend Themes
1. Vintage Toy Replicas - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of high-quality, detailed replicas of popular vintage toys to cater to nostalgia-loving consumers.
2. Customizable Collectibles - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform or service that allows customers to customize and personalize collectible toy models, like the LEGO VW Camper, to create unique and personalized products.
3. Nostalgic Retro Branding - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with well-known retro brands to create limited-edition, nostalgia-inducing products that appeal to both collectors and fans of vintage pop culture.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate advanced technology, such as 3D printing, to streamline and personalize the toy manufacturing process, creating more customized and unique products.
2. Collectibles Market - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop an online marketplace or platform that connects collectors and enables them to buy, sell, and trade collectible toys, creating a centralized and convenient hub for enthusiasts.
3. Advertising and Promotional Merchandise - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with companies to create customized promotional toys that reflect their brand values, creating a unique and memorable marketing strategy.
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