# 80s LEGO-Influenced Illustrations Artist Dean Shearn Recreats Beloveded 80s Icons With Lego Art By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2013-12-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dean-shearn References: [ufunk.net](http://www.ufunk.net/illustration/80s-lego/) & [mungolovescandy.blogspot.fr](http://mungolovescandy.blogspot.fr/2013/11/80s-lego.html) Dean Shearn shows us that there's nothing better than [beloved 80s icons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bricktoons), except for when they're boldly designed as [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-carter) people. Also known as 'Mungo Loves Candy', Dean Shearn unveiled his latest work of awesome art. Paying tribute to the late and great iconic characters of the 80s, like the infamous Beetlejuice and Blues Brothers, Shearn designed a collection of intricate illustrations that exhibit these characters in the form of LEGO. Dean Shearan grew up with these characters ruling his childhood and what child in the 80s could resist the fun LEGO possesses? Dean decided to bring his two childhood joys together and mold them into a beautiful masterpiece. I love this collection and hope Dean keeps to his bright and bold designing. Perhaps we'll see 90s icons as LEGO next. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Lego-inspired Art:** Opportunity for artists to create new interpretations of beloved icons and characters using LEGO-inspired designs. - **Nostalgia Marketing:** Opportunity for companies to appeal to consumers' love of nostalgic 80s icons by incorporating them into advertising and product design. - **Collectible LEGO Figures:** Opportunity for LEGO to release limited edition collectible figures of popular 80s icons, appealing to fans of both LEGO and these beloved characters. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** Artists can leverage LEGO-inspired designs to create unique and eye-catching works of art, appealing to fans of both LEGO and popular characters from the 80s. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Companies can incorporate popular 80s icons into their advertising and product design to appeal to consumers' nostalgia and increase brand recognition and customer loyalty. - **Toy and Collectibles:** LEGO can release limited edition collectible figures of popular 80s icons, appealing to both LEGO fans and fans of these beloved characters, and potentially increasing sales and fan engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-carter.md) - [Iconic Artist Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ideas-bob-ross.md) - [Fandom-Honoring Building Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fandomhonoring-building-block-sets.md) - [Retro Puzzle Block Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-fan-build.md) - [Nostalgic Show-Inspired Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pingu-set.md) - [Building Block Musician Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daft-punk-lego-helmets.md) - [Horror Film-Inspired Brick Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ideas-jaws-set.md) - [Nostalgic Film-Inspired Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boos-door.md) - [Blockish Music Tour Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ideas-eras-tour-poster.md)