The HBO drama series Game of Thrones, which is based on the fantasy masterpiece A Song of Ice and Fire, has indeed recently gained a sizeable amount of press with products such as the Game of Thrones Clones. These figurines are perfect for any collector, and the best part is that they are DIY!
Although It would be amazing if these Game of Thrones Clones were actually made and manufactured by the LEGO company, the real manufacturer is game designer Sam Beattie. The LEGO figurines were created by mashing together LEGO pieces that were lying around. These miniature LEGO men are perfect for any fan of either the books or the television show, and their likeness to the characters are stunning. Sam Beattie has also created a collection of LEGO characters based on the cast of Serenity and Firefly.
Fantasy Series Figurines
Sam Beattie's Game of Thrones Clones are a Collector's Dream
Trend Themes
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2. DIY Figurines - The DIY aspect of Sam Beattie's Game of Thrones clones presents opportunities for companies to create and sell customizable and interactive figurines.
3. Nostalgic Toy Remakes - The mashup of LEGO pieces to create the Game of Thrones clones presents opportunities for companies to create and sell nostalgic toy remakes that are made by combining classic toys with new technology.
Industry Implications
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2. Craft and Hobby Retail - The DIY aspect of Sam Beattie's game of Thrones clones presents opportunities for craft and hobby retailers to market figurine-making kits and supplies to collectors.
3. Retro Toy Retail - The mashup of LEGO pieces to create the Game of Thrones clones presents opportunities for retailers to sell kits that allow customers to create nostalgic remakes of classic toys.