# Mind-Blowing Block Games The 4,000 Piece LEGO Chess Set by Derek Seiple By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-10-24 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-chess-set References: [gearfuse](http://www.gearfuse.com/4000-piece-lego-chess-set/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/59582303/lego-chess-set) This [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lion-knights-castle) chess set by Derek Seiple is not only comprised of 4,000 LEGO pieces, but it also costs more than a MacBook Air! Derek Seiple makes each LEGO chess set by hand for pre-order, raking in $1,295 per board. Regardless of the luxury price, the ultra-geeky LEGO chess set is a wildly genuine, outlandishly individualist piece that is totally worth it if you can afford it. The board is made with a [SNOT (studs not on top) technique](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-arcade-machine-set) that is common amongst LEGO artists to ensure a smooth finish. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury LEGO Chess Sets:** Opportunity for luxury brands to create high-end LEGO chess sets for affluent consumers. - **Handcrafted Collectible Board Games:** Potential for artisans to create unique and limited edition handcrafted chess sets, appealing to collectors and enthusiasts. - **SNOT Techniques in LEGO Art:** Innovation in LEGO construction techniques, exploring new ways to create smooth finishes and unique designs in LEGO art. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Goods:** Opportunity for luxury goods market to expand into the toy industry, producing high-end chess sets and other collectible board games. - **Artisan Crafts:** Potential for artisans and craftsmen to create niche, handcrafted board games and chess sets, catering to a specific audience. - **LEGO Art:** Emerging industry of LEGO art, exploring new techniques and designs to push the boundaries of what can be created with LEGO bricks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Medieval Building Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lion-knights-castle.md) - [Luxury Game Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-board-game.md) - [Sci-Fi Large-Scale Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ucs-death-star.md) - [Chocolate Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compartes-chocolate-chess.md) - [Intricate Technical Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liebherr-crawler.md) - [Luxury Block Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottega-veneta-jenga.md) - [Opulent Automotive Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollsroyce-chess-set.md) - [Game Villain Building Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mighty-bowser.md) - [Incredibly Elegant Chess Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-chess-set.md)