Even if you had a LEGO train set as a kid, I guarantee it wasn't as cool as this one.
Full disclosure, I had a LEGO train set as a kid, and I pretty much spent my entire time with it recreating the climax from Back to the Future Part III. Apparently I wasn't the only one either. This awesome Back to the Future LEGO train set comes from the Cuusoo website community of LEGO builders, specifically the Team BTTF Cuusoo community. People who like the set can use the Cuusoo website to voice their support for new LEGO sets, and the idea is that a Cuusoo project with enough support will get a real manufactured LEGO set.
Now I need to go fish out my old LEGO set out of the closet and relive the adventures of Marty and Doc Brown for myself.
Movie-Inspired Trains
This Fan-Made LEGO Train from Back to the Future Part III is Impressive
Trend Themes
1. Fan-made LEGO Trains - Creating fan-made LEGO train sets based on popular movies and TV shows could lead to opportunities for innovative designs and collaborations with production studios.
2. Crowd-sourced Product Ideas - The Cuusoo platform provides a model for seeking customer feedback and support for product ideas, with potential applications in a range of industries.
3. Nostalgia-inspired Toys - The popularity of retro-inspired toys like LEGO train sets could drive growth in the traditional toy industry and inspire new versions of classic toys.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Industry - Toy companies could leverage the popularity of fan-made LEGO train sets and nostalgia-driven toys to create new product lines.
2. Movie and TV Production - Collaborating with LEGO communities to create official tie-in products could be a way for production studios to engage with fans and extend the life of their properties.
3. Crowd-sourcing Platforms - Crowd-sourcing platforms like Cuusoo could expand beyond the toy industry to allow for customer input and collaboration in product development across a range of sectors.