# Blocky Sci-Fi Spaceship Models This LEGO Hyperion Battlecruiser Recreates StarCraft 2 Vehicle By Jason Soy | Published 2012-01-06 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-hyperion-battlecruiser References: [rampagedreality](http://rampagedreality.com/post/15250139236/hyperionscsj#notes) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/31194766@N08/6564151515/in/set-72157628560420137/) No matter how old you are, you will always find inventive ways to play with [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scifi-spacecraft-lego-set) blocks, and Sven Junga has done just that with his meticulous LEGO Hyperion battlecruiser model. An accurate replica of the top tier unit from StarCraft 2, the LEGO Hyperion battlecruiser took a grand total of 15,000 pieces to make, is 16 studs long and required 6 months of effort to assemble. Fans of the real-time strategy game will no doubt agree that it was a worthwhile endeavor. Junga chose to replicate the Hyperion specifically as it was featured in the campaign missions of the [Blizzard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retired-crayon-colors) produced game and piloted by members of the Raynor’s Raiders crew. Whether it’s made up of pixels or toy blocks, no one can deny how intimidating the Hyperion battlecruiser looks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **LEGO Model Replicas:** Creating highly detailed replicas of video game and sci-fi vehicles using LEGO blocks. - **Fan-made Game Replicas:** Fans creating models of vehicles and characters from video games using various mediums, including LEGO. - **Long-term Building Projects:** Individuals dedicating extended periods of time to meticulously build large scale models. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** Opportunity to create and market sets that allow consumers to build and display highly detailed replicas of popular vehicles and characters from video games. - **Video Game Merchandising:** Partnerships with fan artists and model builders to create officially licensed replicas of vehicles and characters from video games. - **Hobbyist Products and Tools:** Opportunity for companies to provide specialized tools and resources for hobbyists to efficiently create highly detailed models. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi Spacecraft LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scifi-spacecraft-lego-set.md) - [Sci-Fi Large-Scale Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ucs-death-star.md) - [Galactic Build Milestones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-uss.md) - [Sophisticated Sci-Fi Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ultimate-collectors-series-atat.md) - [Legacy Building Block Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-explorer.md) - [Sci-Fi Film Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-icons-project-hail-mary-set.md) - [Intricate Sci-Fi Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-atreides-royal-ornithopter.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise Logo Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brickbuilt-star-wars-logo.md) - [Replica Sci-Fi Toy Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playmobil-star-trek-klingon-bird-of-prey.md)