# Building Block Lunch Sets The LEGO Bento Box Makes it Socially Acceptable to Play With Your Food By Nikki Taylor | Published 2012-09-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-bento-box References: [foodiggity](http://www.foodiggity.com/) & [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/Lego-Bento/step5/Pack-Legos/) Build, stack and craft -- and when you get tired, pop the blocks into your mouth for a hearty and satisfying lunch with the LEGO Bento box. If you're not a handy cook, then this spin on classic Japanese cuisine might be a little out of your league. The Instructables user who goes by the name of 'A Japanese Housewife' uses various ingredients -- eggs, leaks, cheese and ham -- to sculpt her LEGO creations. It is a process that takes a lot of patience and dedication, and is all done by hand (with the assistance of chopsticks for intricate details). She arranges the [colorful sushi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-6) into a bento box filled with mincemeat and rests the LEGO logo made of egg ontop. The LEGO Bento box is a hearty and pleasing way to package your lunch, especially if you appreciate the creative opportunities of the [little blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-botanicals-set). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Food Art:** Creating intricate, edible sculptures has become a trend in homemade meals. - **Playful Lunch Boxes:** Designing lunch boxes with a playful twist is in demand. - **Creative Culinary Tools:** Cooking enthusiasts are looking for innovative kitchen tools to create unique dishes. ### Where This Applies - **Kitchenware:** There is an opportunity for kitchenware companies to create unique tools and containers that encourage experimentation with food. - **Children’s Products:** Companies that make children’s lunch boxes could benefit by incorporating playful designs. - **Food and Beverage:** Restaurants and food brands could create signature dishes inspired by DIY food art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Convenience-Focused Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunch-bundle.md) - [Kid-Focused Meal Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b-box.md) - [Meal Preparation Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memobento.md) - [Nostalgic Cookie Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-butter-cookie-tin.md) - [Buildable Gummy Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gummy-lunchables.md) - [Sleek Compartmentalized Lunch Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venn-bento-box.md) - [Baking Program Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-great-british-bake-off-set.md) - [Building Block-Inspired Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-luggage.md) - [Building Block Art Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-project-create-together.md)