Bag End by Maddie Brindley is a dollhouse that shames all other dollhouses. Not only is it modeled after the home of Bilbo Baggins, the protagonist and titular character of 'The Hobbit' and kinsman of Frodo Baggins, it is mind-bogglingly detailed to the point that a person would believe that a miniature hobbit was actually living in it.
Inspired by her love of the novel 'The Hobbit,' and revealed just in time to coincide with the release of its film adaptation, Bag End by Maddie Brindley was initially created for a college course. But as far as slippery slopes go, what at first was supposed to be a simple facade of the hobbit home became a full-blown dollhouse complete with furniture, scrolls and, of course, a dining table set with food.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Fantasy Dollhouses
- The rise of more intricately-detailed fantasy dollhouses inspired by popular culture and literature offers a unique market for collectors and hobbyists alike.
- Nostalgic Collectibles
- The nostalgia for classic literature and stories creates an opportunity to create collectibles that appeal to adults and fans of popular media.
- Miniature Model Making
- As miniature model makers continue to perfect their art, it opens the doors to a new wave of highly realistic and detailed model buildings and home environments.
Sectors Adopting This
- Collectibles
- The collectibles industry can create nostalgic and intricately-detailed products that appeal to adult collectors and fans of classic literature and popular media.
- Miniature Models
- Miniature model makers have a growing market for creating highly realistic and intricate buildings and homes that go beyond traditional dollhouses.
- Crafts
- The crafts industry can expand into creating more elaborate and intricate miniature models and home environments for collectors and hobbyists alike.
