# Building Block Maps The LEGO Art World Map is the Largest Set to Date with Over 11,000 Pieces By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-05-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-art-world-map References: [designtaxi](https://designtaxi.com/news/414153/LEGO-Unveils-Its-Largest-Set-To-Date-A-World-Map-Made-With-11-695-Elements/) The 9,036-piece Colosseum set from LEGO previously held the record for being the brand's building block set with the most pieces but the all-new [LEGO Art World Map](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ideas-italian-riviera) has officially taken this title. With 11,695 pieces, the Art World Map is an intricate world map that must be assembled piece by piece with [colored 2D dots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-of-the-brick), which makes the set appealing to adult LEGO fans who have the patience to put the set together. Assembling the kit start with a black base and the set can be split into a dozen smaller sections, which can then be united to form an image of the whole world. Once finished, the LEGO world map is ready to be appreciated as a colorful [piece of wall art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dancing-figures-mural). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Building Block Art:** There is an opportunity for companies to create more complex and intricate building block art sets for adult enthusiasts. - **Adult Building Blocks:** Companies can capitalize on the increasing interest and demand for complex building blocks sets by creating more intricate sets for adults. - **Interactive Wall Art:** Interactive and customizable building block sets can be created to allow individuals to create their own unique wall art. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Industry:** The toy industry can disrupt the market by creating more sophisticated and challenging building block sets for adult enthusiasts. - **Home Decor Industry:** The home decor industry can capitalize on the trend of building block art by offering customizable sets of various sizes for wall art. - **Education Industry:** Assembling complex building block sets can help develop problem-solving skills in individuals, which presents an opportunity for the education industry to utilize building blocks as an educational tool. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Building Block Art Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-project-create-together.md) - [Museum-Replicating Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-history-museum-set.md) - [Sci-Fi Large-Scale Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ucs-death-star.md) - [Building Block Band Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-art-the-rolling-stones.md) - [Abstract Art Block-Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/31210-modern-art-set.md) - [Rome Monument Block Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creator-expert-colosseum.md) - [Iconic Artwork Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-art-mona-lisa-set.md) - [Eiffel Tower-Inspired LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eiffel-tower-lego.md) - [Intricate Galaxy Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-art-the-milky-way-galaxy.md)