The LEGO Pop-up Kinkaku-ji is perhaps one of the most impressive LEGO sculptures out there to date. Aside from the similar LEGO Pop-up Todai-ji + Daibutsu, which was created by the same person. It might not be massive or possess any other overdone quality. Instead, it unfolds like a classic pop-up storybook to reveal a hidden piece of architecture mimicking a real building. In this case that building is the Golden Pavilion of World Heritage.
At first the LEGO Pop-Up Kinkaku-ji looks like nothing more than a colorful building block briefcase. As the You Tube video plays on, however, it is soon revealed that this 'briefcase' opens up to become a detailed example of architecture. Unlike its predecessor, it doesn't open up further.
Folded Building Block Sculptures
The LEGO Pop-Up Kinkaku-ji Opens Up like a Children's Storybook
Trend Themes
1. LEGO Pop-up Sculptures - The trend of creating intricate and detailed LEGO sculptures that unfold and transform into unique structures creates opportunities for innovation in the toy industry, as well as in the fields of architecture and design.
2. Pop-up Storybook Architecture - The trend of creating pop-up storybook-style sculptures of real-world buildings presents opportunities for innovative marketing and advertising campaigns, as well as for the development of unique educational tools and toys for children.
3. Building Block Briefcases - The trend of transforming building block briefcases into impressive architectural sculptures presents opportunities for innovative and interactive packaging designs in the retail and consumer goods industries.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Industry - The LEGO Pop-Up Sculptures trend presents opportunities for toy manufacturers to produce unique and interactive building sets that inspire creativity and imagination in children.
2. Architecture Industry - The Pop-Up Storybook Architecture trend presents opportunities for architects and designers to create interactive and educational models of real-world buildings and structures.
3. Retail Industry - The Building Block Briefcases trend presents opportunities for retailers to utilize innovative and interactive packaging designs to enhance the consumer experience and drive sales.