# Toy Brick Oscar Primers Alex Eylar's LEGO Best Picture Nominees are Perfect for Movie Buffs By Michael Hines | Published 2011-01-30 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-best-picture-nominees References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/gavon/best-picture-nominees-in-lego) & [mocpages](http://www.mocpages.com/home.php/7120) Bone up on your Oscar nominee knowledge the easiest way possible with Alex Eylar's [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fandomhonoring-building-block-sets) Best Picture nominees. Eylar is a talented LEGO artist who has recreated scenes from all 10 Best Picture nominees using everyone's favorite childhood toy. Eylar's scene recreations are amazing, with the Inception and 127 Hours scenes being especially accurate. These LEGO Best Picture nominees function as a great primer for Oscar night. Why watch all of these movies when you can see a key scene recreated in LEGO? Time is money, after all -- money that can be used to buy more [LEGOs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brooklyns-architectural-history). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **LEGO Movie Recreation:** Creating LEGO scenes from popular movies can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for artistically talented LEGO enthusiasts. - **Oscar Night Primers:** Providing LEGO recreations of scenes from Best Picture nominees can offer a convenient and time-saving way for movie buffs to prepare for the Oscars. - **LEGO Artistry:** Using LEGOs as a medium for artistic expression opens up opportunities for talented artists to showcase their skills and gain recognition. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** Collaborating with LEGO artists or creating LEGO-inspired products can be a way for toy manufacturers to tap into the popularity of LEGO recreations. - **Film and Entertainment:** Partnering with LEGO artists to create promotional materials or merchandise based on popular movies can be a lucrative opportunity for the film and entertainment industry. - **Education and Leisure:** Integrating LEGO recreations into educational programs or leisure activities can offer a unique and engaging experience for students and enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fandom-Honoring Building Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fandomhonoring-building-block-sets.md) - [Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horror-poster.md) - [Toy Brick Reimagined Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-movie.md) - [Nature-Inspired Building Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seven-natural-wonders-of-the-world.md) - [Nostalgic Movie Brick Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/willy-wonka-the-chocolate-factory-lego.md) - [Iconic Artist Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ideas-bob-ross.md) - [Building Block Musician Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daft-punk-lego-helmets.md) - [Blockish Music Tour Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ideas-eras-tour-poster.md) - [Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-carter.md)