# Record-Setting Toy Sculptures The World's Largest LEGO Great Ball Contraption is an Amazing Sight By Chalaine Mantha | Published 2011-03-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-great-ball-contraption References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2011/03/18/record-setting-great-ball-contraption-layout-will-appeal-to-lego-andor-rube-goldberg-fans/) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=N9VBQ3hW6t8) The world's largest LEGO Great Ball Contraption has set a new record at [LEGO World](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-loop-coaster) in Copenhagen. The contraption runs for 15 minutes and 30 seconds. It was built by a team of seven dedicated builders, whose work definitely paid off. The video shows the LEGO Great Ball Contraption running and takes you on a journey along with the tiny toy balls that get carried away by the machines from one area to another. Among the heaps of building blocks, the Great Ball Contraption features a [LEGO pirate ship](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fandomhonoring-building-block-sets), cement truck, Ferris wheel and even a train that carries the balls around. I can't even imagine how long it took to create everything. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Record-setting Toy Sculptures:** The trend of creating record-setting toy sculptures provides an opportunity for businesses to innovate and create unique and attention-grabbing products. - **LEGO Great Ball Contraption:** The LEGO Great Ball Contraption trend opens up opportunities for companies to develop interactive and engaging experiences using LEGO blocks. - **Innovative Building Block Designs:** The trend of innovative building block designs presents an opportunity for businesses to create new and exciting building sets that cater to different interests and age groups. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** The toy manufacturing industry can capitalize on the trend of record-setting toy sculptures by creating unique and impressive toys that capture consumers' attention. - **Entertainment and Events:** The entertainment and events industry can leverage the LEGO Great Ball Contraption trend by incorporating it into interactive exhibits and attractions, providing immersive experiences for visitors. - **Product Design and Development:** The product design and development industry can seize the opportunity of innovative building block designs to create new and appealing building sets that cater to evolving consumer demands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gravity-Powered Building Block Rollercoasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-loop-coaster.md) - [Intricate Technical Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liebherr-crawler.md) - [Nature-Inspired Building Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seven-natural-wonders-of-the-world.md) - [Impressive Life-Size LEGO Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifesize-lego-technic-mclaren-p1.md) - [Eiffel Tower-Inspired LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eiffel-tower-lego.md) - [Sci-Fi Large-Scale Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ucs-death-star.md) - [Life-Sized LEGO Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legoland.md) - [Toy Building Block Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-exhibition.md) - [Life-Size LEGO Brick Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1950s-cadillac-fleetwood.md)