# Bricked Superhero TV Hosts Nathan Sawaya Gives Conan O'Brien a Heroic Makeover for 'Flaming C' By Matt Ho | Published 2011-08-04 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flaming-c References: [theawesomer](http://theawesomer.com/lego-obrien/116622/) & [brickartist](http://www.brickartist.com/) Nathan Sawaya is no stranger to [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gotham-city-skyline-set) and Conan O'Brien, but this time he's made another statue related to the two that he calls Flaming C. A while back, Sawaya built a large [LEGO statue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-exhibition) of TV show host Conan O'Brien. This time, the artist revisits the celebrity by building a new piece by making him look like a superhero. The Flaming C depicts the host in full superhero gear complete with a cape, visors and a 'C' on the chest with what appears to be white lightning going through it. Sawaya has even incorporated O'Brien's epic beard that he had for a while up until Will Ferrell decided to shave it off in front of a live audience. The Flaming C was featured at the infamous [San Diego Comic-Con](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-diego-comiccon) in July. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Lego-based Art:** Artists can create unique and memorable pieces using LEGO blocks as their medium. - **Superhero-themed Art:** The popularity of superhero movies and TV shows creates a high demand for artwork featuring popular characters. - **Celebrity-inspired Art:** Artists can capitalize on the popularity of celebrities by creating unique and creative pieces inspired by them. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Industry:** Toy companies can create new and innovative products using LEGO blocks as a selling point and marketing tactic. - **Art Industry:** The art industry can attract new audiences by featuring unique and creative pieces inspired by popular culture and celebrities. - **Entertainment Industry:** Branded merchandise featuring popular TV show hosts and characters can be sold to fans and consumers, increasing revenue for entertainment companies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Buildable 3D Superhero Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gotham-city-skyline-set.md) - [3D Superhero Block-Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazing-spiderman-set.md) - [Superhero-Themed Block Pen Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-lord-helmet.md) - [Monster-Honoring Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godzilla-lego.md) - [Fandom-Honoring Building Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fandomhonoring-building-block-sets.md) - [Reimagined Epic Battle Dioramas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-diorama.md) - [Building Block Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-of-the-brick.md) - [Building Block Superhero Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batcave-shadowbox.md) - [Comic-Inspired LEGO Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-lord-lego-helmet.md)