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Middle Earth Toy Sculptures

This Lord of the Rings LEGO Sculpture Brings Colorful Erebor to Life

— December 5, 2013 — Art & Design
This incredible Lord of the Rings LEGO set reconstructs the massive kingdom of Erebor from Middle Earth.

The LEGO kingdom was constructed by 17-year-old Blake Baer and 18-year-old Jack Bittner with nearly 80,000 pieces of the building block toys. As you might expect, making this massive LOTR LEGO sculpture took quite a bit of time — about 400 hours worth. The finishing of this gigantic sculpture is quite timely, considering there's just days to go before the release of the second instalment of the second part of 'The Hobbit' films.

The LEGO version of the Lonely Mountain of Erebor constructed by Baer and Bittner is packed with colorful details of life before it was taken over by Smaug. The scenes within the LEGO Erebor are amazing and if you look close enough, you might even be able to spot one of the main characters from The Hobbit.
Trend Themes
1. Giant LEGO Sculptures - The trend of creating massive LEGO sculptures with intricate details offers an opportunity for innovative and visually stunning toy designs.
2. Movie-inspired LEGO Sets - The trend of building LEGO sets based on popular movies like 'The Hobbit' presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for toy companies to tap into the nostalgia and fandom of movie enthusiasts.
3. Detailed Replica Toys - The trend of constructing highly detailed and realistic replica toys, such as this Lord of the Rings LEGO sculpture, showcases the potential for immersive play experiences and collector items.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - The toy manufacturing industry can leverage the trend of creating giant LEGO sculptures to introduce novel and captivating play experiences for children and collectors.
2. Movie Merchandise - The movie merchandise industry can capitalize on the trend of movie-inspired LEGO sets to cater to the demands of movie enthusiasts and fans, offering them a tangible connection to their favorite films.
3. Collectibles and Memorabilia - The collectibles and memorabilia industry can explore the trend of constructing detailed replica toys to provide avid fans and collectors with high-quality and valuable items associated with popular movies and franchises.
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