# LEGO Space Shuttles 65,000-Brick LEGO Build is Absolutely Insane By Michael Plishka | Published 2009-04-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impressive-lego-art-65000-brick-space-shuttle References: [gizmowatch](http://www.gizmowatch.com/entry/massive-lego-space-shuttle-built-in-japan-gets-its-own-command-center/) In the land of [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-technic-nasa), everything is possible--even going to space. Well, at least *looking* like you could go to space. Builders in Japan have constructed a 65,000-brick LEGO copy of the space shuttle on its launch pad, complete with a mock “launch” that is enhanced with lighting and sound effects. It took two people 1,590 hours to complete the feat. This amazing piece is part of a display at the "Nasu Space Center" at the Nasu Highland Park amusement center in Japan. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Larger-scale LEGO Builds:** With increasing public interest in unique and complex LEGO displays, there is opportunity for builders to create larger and more intricate structures. - **Interactive LEGO Displays:** Integrating lighting and sound effects into LEGO displays can add another level of engagement for viewers, which can help attract even more interest to the exhibit. - **Themed LEGO Builds:** By establishing themes for LEGO builds, companies can generate interest and draw attention to their exhibits. ### Who This Affects Most - **Amusement Parks:** Amusement parks can offer unique and exciting experiences by showcasing large-scale, interactive, and themed LEGO builds as part of their attractions. - **Museums:** Museums can attract visitors interested in art, history, and pop culture by presenting eye-catching and elaborate LEGO displays of famous works, events, and figures. - **Retail:** Retailers can create temporary or permanent displays using LEGO pieces to showcase products or to attract attention to in-store promotions, which can help boost sales and improve brand recognition. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Space Vehicle-Inspired Model Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-technic-nasa.md) - [Galactic Build Milestones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-uss.md) - [Sci-Fi Large-Scale Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ucs-death-star.md) - [Legacy Building Block Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-explorer.md) - [Rocket Set Block Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/over-the-moon.md) - [Brick-Based Aviation Jet Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockheed-sr71-blackbird.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Cruiser Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venator-attack.md) - [Life-Size LEGO Brick Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1950s-cadillac-fleetwood.md) - [Building Block Aircraft Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-concorde-set.md)