# Middle Earth Inflatable Replicas The Balloon Bag End is a Detailed Model Using 2,600+ Balloons By Elise Ying-Hei Ho | Published 2012-11-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-bag-end References: [likecool](http://www.likecool.com/Bilbo_Baggin_s_House_Made_From_2_600_Balloons--Other--Gear.html) Balloon artist Jeremy Telford uses over 2,600 balloons to recreate the famous hobbit's home in the Shire: a balloon Bag End. In the span of three days, the Balloonimations artist tirelessly inflated countless [colorful balloons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keff-joons) to recreate Bilbo Baggins's home. Using 10+ hours a day, Jeremy Telfold managed to build a very detailed replica containing cupboards, a blazing fire, intricately designed chairs and even a chandelier. It's unimaginable how many balloons were popped in this process and the artist's effort and commitment should be greatly commended. While it is going to be extremely sad to see his [hobbit habitat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winterfell) deflate and shrivel up, it's comforting knowing what masterpieces can be created by fans, especially with The Hobbit movie releasing in theatres next month. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Inflatable Replicas:** Improving balloon technology presents an opportunity to make inflatable replicas more stable and durable - **Balloon Art:** Incorporating balloon art in events and marketing campaigns provides a unique and interactive experience for guests - **Movie Merchandise:** Creating unique and creative merchandise for movie releases, such as inflatable movie replicas, can create a new revenue stream for movie studios ### Sectors Adopting This - **Event Planning:** Incorporating inflatable replicas and balloon art can create a unique and memorable experience for guests at events and parties - **Marketing and Advertising:** Incorporating inflatable replicas and balloon art in marketing campaigns can increase engagement and create a memorable experience for customers - **Movie Industry:** Creating unique merchandise, such as inflatable movie replicas, can create additional revenue streams for movie studios and enhance the fan experience ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intricate Magical Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rivendell-set.md) - [Fantasy-Inspired LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lord-of-the-rings-lego-set.md) - [Artful Garden Inflatable Spheres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-is-air.md) - [Immersive Balloon Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-story-popup.md) - [Inflatable House-Shaped Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-architecture-inflatable-tent.md) - [Martian-Informed Inflatable Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martian-house.md) - [Film-Inspired Whimsical Rental Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icons-program.md) - [Festive Brick Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whoville-moc.md) - [Sci-Fi Tower-Inspired Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baraddr.md)