# LEGO Camera Replicas The Chris McVeigh LEGO Camera is an Affordable Alternative By Katie Pagnotta | Published 2013-03-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-camera References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2013/03/14/you-can-now-build-yourself-a-lego-leica-m9-p-edition-hermes-for-under-40-usd/) & [chrismcveigh](http://chrismcveigh.com/cm/lego_projects.html) Chris McVeigh has designed a [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ideas-polaroid-onestep-sx70-camera-set) camera replica of the extremely expensive [Leica](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica) 'M-9P' Hermes edition camera. The lovely LEGO version is only decorative and does not function as a real camera. It is comprised of grey and brown colored blocks and is completely identical to the Hermes version. The Hermes cam will set you back an astounding $50, 000 and the LEGO version is available on the market for a mere $37.50. Chris McVeigh is notorious for his inventive LEGO-based designs and this camera is the epitome of his creations. The LEGO concept camera can be purchased online or you can download instructions via McVeigh's personal site to assemble your own. Chris McVeigh's LEGO camera is a genius replica and allows consumers to customize their own creations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **LEGO Camera Replicas:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the market potential for customizable LEGO camera replicas at a fraction of the price of real cameras. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology into toys to create realistic replicas that encourage creativity and play. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vintage Building Block Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ideas-polaroid-onestep-sx70-camera-set.md) - [Old Film-Honoring Puzzle Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tribute-camera.md) - [Platinum-Plated Anniversary Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica-m-edition-70.md) - [Brick Coffee Maker Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-nespresso.md) - [Block Puzzle Microscope Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functional-microscope.md) - [Iconic Artwork Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-art-mona-lisa-set.md) - [Hyper-Detailed Motorbike Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-bmw-m-1000-rr.md) - [Vintage Puzzle Gramophones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-gramophone.md) - [Hypercar Replica Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-technic-mclaren-p1.md)