# Toy-Built Insect Taxidermy This LEGO Creepy Crawlies Collection is Playfully Scientific By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-03-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creepy-crawlies References: [obviouswinner](http://www.obviouswinner.com/obvwin/2013/3/7/lego-bugs-a-spectacular-taxidermied-lego-insect-collection.html) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/legocy/) If this collection of [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-terrarium) creepy crawlies somehow started to walk around, it would look so real people would think there was an insect infestation. Built entirely by hand by Siercon and [Coral](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coral-platform) out of various LEGO pieces from all different sets, the bugs are structured so accurately that their body parts can be labelled scientifically. Although they are made out of plastic parts and placed within a glass casing just like traditional insect taxidermy, I'm not convinced these critters won't try to escape. With the multitude of LEGO pieces in all different colors and a bit of scientific knowledge and imagination, anyone can start their own taxidermy collection of insects, creating all of the different creepy crawlies as they go. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **LEGO Taxidermy:** The trend for creating taxidermy using LEGO bricks has the potential to disrupt the traditional taxidermy industry - **Scientific LEGO Models:** The trend for building scientifically accurate models using LEGO pieces has the potential to disrupt the traditional model-making industry - **DIY Insect Collections:** The trend for individuals to create their own insect collections using LEGO pieces presents opportunities for the toy and education industries to provide related products and services ### Where This Applies - **Taxidermy:** The traditional taxidermy industry may need to adapt to include new materials, such as LEGO, in order to appeal to a wider range of customers - **Model-making:** The traditional model-making industry may need to incorporate LEGO sets and techniques to remain competitive and attract a younger generation of potential customers - **Toy and Education:** The growing interest in DIY insect collections using LEGO pieces presents opportunities for the toy and education industries to offer related products and services, such as bug identification guides and customized LEGO sets ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cork Bottle Terrarium Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-terrarium.md) - [Size-Scaled Block Puzzle Retiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legotruman.md) - [Block Puzzle Microscope Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functional-microscope.md) - [Insect Habitat Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bug-playground.md) - [Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horror-poster.md) - [Nature-Inspired Building Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seven-natural-wonders-of-the-world.md) - [Botanical Building Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-orchid.md) - [Gothic Puzzle Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/addams-family-lego.md) - [Museum-Replicating Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-history-museum-set.md)