# Lego Burger Joints This In-N-Out Lego is Astonishingly Detailed and True to Life By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-02-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innout-lego References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/erinlarosa/this-in-n-out-lego-recreation-will-blow-your-mind) & [flickr](https://www.flickr.com/photos/24436176@N05/sets/72157649799415400/) Created by Jon Furman, the [In-N-Out](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookout-truck) [Lego](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobs-burgers-set) recreation is a wonder of detail and engineering. The entirety of Furman's In-N-Out Lego creation is made from regular Lego pieces with the exception of the vinyl In-N-Out stickers used to create the signs. Aimed to reflect an In-N-Out franchise of the 1990s, Furman scoured California locations closest to his home in Portland, Oregon and used them as a point of reference. The project took Furman three years to track down the exact parts he desired and to put the model together. This fan-created marvel is an example of [nostalgia-spurred creativity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-fan-build) in the consumer and shows the enthusiasm of Lego and In-N-Out fans that could harnessed in other ways. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Lego Recreations:** The trend toward recreating real-life items in Lego form can be utilized for marketing and promotional purposes. - **Nostalgia-inspired Creations:** Tapping into consumers' nostalgia can lead to unique and highly engaged fan communities and marketing opportunities. - **Fan-generated Content:** Releasing design guidelines can encourage consumers to create and share imitation products, leading to cheap marketing and consumer engagement opportunities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can tap into fan engagement by creating Lego-themed restaurants or launching campaigns that encourage fans to design their own Lego fast food joints. - **Toy Industry:** The toy industry can explore licensing and partnerships with fast food chains to encourage the creation of Lego sets that reflect popular restaurants or food items. - **Marketing:** Marketers can use the trend of nostalgic Lego creations to promote products and services in a unique and engaging way that resonates with consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Television Family-Inspired Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobs-burgers-set.md) - [Insanely Intricate LEGO Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-rollsroyce.md) - [Nightclub Building Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-icons-jazz-club.md) - [Nostalgic Movie Brick Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/willy-wonka-the-chocolate-factory-lego.md) - [Game-Inspired Puzzle Dioramas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brickrealm101.md) - [Retro Sitcom-Inspired Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ideas-full-house.md) - [Building Block Launderettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/launderette-of-dream.md) - [Retro-Inspired Toy Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-atari-2600.md) - [Iconic Artist Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ideas-bob-ross.md)