# Huge LEGO Ships Japanese Warship 'Yamato' Took More than 6 Years to Build By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-04-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huge-model-japanese-warship-yamato-made-of-lego-toy-bricks References: [odditycentral](http://www.odditycentral.com/pics/warship-yamato-largest-lego-ship-ever-built.html) & [geocities.jp](http://www.geocities.jp/jun_brick/yamato_m.html) When Jumpei Mitsui was a boy, he wondered how long the Japanese Warship [Yamato](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamato-lab) would be if a model of it were built from [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venator-attack) bricks. Jumpei answered his own question by building a 2,000 [LEGO brick model](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-icons-project-hail-mary-set) of the Yamato. The Yamoto model is 1/40 scale and weighs more than 330 pounds and measures over 21’-7” from bow to stern. It is over a yard across at the widest point of the ship. Jumpei Mitsui finished the LEGO Yamato on April 9, 2009 after more than 6 years of construction. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Lego Model Building:** Opportunity for businesses to capitalize on the growing trend of constructing large-scale Lego models. - **Historical Replicas:** Demand for accurate and detailed historical replicas opens up opportunities for businesses to create model kits and educational products. - **Long-term Projects:** Potential for businesses to cater to the market of individuals interested in committing to and completing long-term model-building projects. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can explore creating large-scale Lego models to cater to hobbyists and collectors. - **Education:** Educational institutions and suppliers can develop model kits showcasing historical artifacts for educational purposes. - **Craft and Hobby:** Craft and hobby stores can provide a range of model kits and accessories to meet the growing interest in long-term model building projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi-Themed Cruiser Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venator-attack.md) - [Collector Puzzle Pirate Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-icons-set.md) - [Sci-Fi Large-Scale Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ucs-death-star.md) - [Galactic Build Milestones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-uss.md) - [Sushi Boat Blocked Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funamori-platter-set.md) - [Japanese Castle-Themed Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/himeji-castle.md) - [Artful Puzzle Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-wave-off-kanagawa.md) - [Artwork-Inspired Building Block Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-hokusai-the-great-wave.md) - [Shark Film-Inspired Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaws-lego.md)