# Blocked Springfield Citizens The LEGO Milhouse is Massive By Matt Ho | Published 2011-10-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-milhouse References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/plaeboi/lego-milhouse-1gy3) & [ericharshbarger.org](http://www.ericharshbarger.org/lego/milhouse.html) The [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whoville-moc) Milhouse by Eric Harshbarger pays homage to a character who's unfortunately uncool and often misunderstood. From the looks of it, Harshbrager spent more than just a couple hours building the massive LEGO Milhouse. Part of his challenge with this project was finding an appropriate picture of the character largely due to the overpopularity of Bart. He eventually found what he could and decided to go for a Milhouse with a sly expression that's often seen when the character tries to pickup Lisa or blend in with the cool kids. The LEGO Milhouse is a great twist on the [classic pop culture cartoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-girls-lego-kit). For anyone who loves the popular television series, this [life-sized replica](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1950s-cadillac-fleetwood) is bound to be of great interest. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Pop Culture Twist:** Creating unique and oversized replicas of pop culture characters through LEGO building. - **Nostalgia Revival:** Revisiting beloved characters and shows from the past for a new generation through creative storytelling and merchandise. - **Unconventional Art Mediums:** Exploring new forms of artistic expression by using non-traditional materials, such as LEGO bricks. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Entertainment Merchandise:** Developing and selling licensed merchandise that appeals to fans of popular media, such as LEGO replicas of beloved characters. - **Art and Design:** Exploring new, unconventional materials and methods for creating art and design. - **Media Production:** Creating new content or reviving beloved media franchises to engage audiences and appeal to nostalgia. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Brick Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whoville-moc.md) - [Television Family-Inspired Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobs-burgers-set.md) - [Buildable 3D Superhero Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gotham-city-skyline-set.md) - [Retro Sitcom-Inspired Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ideas-full-house.md) - [Gothic Puzzle Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/addams-family-lego.md) - [Iconic Artist Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ideas-bob-ross.md) - [Oversized Superhero Statue Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-iron-man-hulkbuster.md) - [Reimagined Epic Battle Dioramas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-diorama.md) - [Superhero Headquarter Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xmansion.md)