# 23-Foot Block Battleships The Ed Diment 'Project Intrepid' is a Massive Lego Aircraft By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-09-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ed-diment References: [wired](http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2010/09/project-intrepid-a-23-foot-lego-aircraft-carrier/) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/legomonster/) Ed Diment has built a 23-foot lego aircraft, dubbed the 'Lego Monster,' as a replica of the USS Intrepid. Ed Diment is placing the final touches on 'Project Intrepid' for its debut at the Great Western Lego Show in mid-October. Ed Diment created the [Lego minifig](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-fan-build) as a 1:40 in-scale replica of the original USS Intrepid. This massive monstrosity of childhood nostalgia meets badass military goodness extends 6.8 meters or [23 feet long](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-exhibition). Complete with accessories such as [extra air planes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-machine-set), this replica by Ed Diment has every intricate detail covered. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Giant Lego Replicas:** The trend of building giant Lego replicas offers businesses the opportunity to tap into the nostalgia market and create unique, attention-grabbing products. - **Niche Lego Events:** The trend of hosting niche Lego events, such as the Great Western Lego Show, presents opportunities for businesses to sponsor or collaborate with these events to reach a targeted audience. - **Intricate Lego Design:** The trend of creating highly detailed and intricate Lego designs opens up possibilities for businesses to explore collaborations or partnerships with Lego artists to create unique products or experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing:** The toy manufacturing industry can leverage the trend of building giant Lego replicas and create special edition or limited-run products for collectors and enthusiasts. - **Event Management:** The event management industry can capitalize on the trend of hosting niche Lego events by organizing and promoting specialized Lego exhibitions, conventions, or competitions. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** The tourism and hospitality industry can take advantage of the trend of intricate Lego design to create themed experiences or attractions that cater to Lego enthusiasts, such as Lego-themed hotels or interactive exhibits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi Large-Scale Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ucs-death-star.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Cruiser Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venator-attack.md) - [Building Block Aircraft Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-concorde-set.md) - [Galactic Build Milestones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-uss.md) - [Life-Size LEGO Brick Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1950s-cadillac-fleetwood.md) - [Oversized Superhero Statue Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-iron-man-hulkbuster.md) - [Brick-Based Aviation Jet Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockheed-sr71-blackbird.md) - [Collector Puzzle Pirate Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-icons-set.md) - [Monster-Honoring Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godzilla-lego.md)