# Celebratory Moon Landing Toys The LEGO Moon Landing Set Recognizes the Event's 50th Anniversary By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-05-30 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-moon-landing References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/5/lego-nasa-apollo-11-lunar-lander-release) & [shop.lego](https://shop.lego.com/en-US/) The newly debuted [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-explorer) Moon Landing set is a dream come true for avid collectors. The product pays special homeage to "one of the most iconic moments in human history" and it is doused in authenticity. For the development of the LEGO Moon Landing set, the toy company worked in collaboration with [NASA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-technic-nasa-mars-rover-perseverance). The box comes with a base plate that is meant to mimic the surface of the moon, two astronaut figures in NASA suits, the American flag and — the crown jewel, an exact and detail replica of the [Apollo 11's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-walker) Eagle lunar module. The LEGO Moon Landing kit comes with a total of 1087 pieces and the construction experience is bound to be a delight for anyone who enjoys the toy bricks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Collectible Moon Landing Toys:** Opportunity for toy companies to create more collectible toys that commemorate significant historical events. - **Collaborative Partnerships with Historical Organizations:** Companies can collaborate with historical organizations to create authentic and educational toys that celebrate important moments in history. - **Enhanced Construction Experience:** Opportunity to create more intricate and challenging construction sets that provide a rewarding experience for toy enthusiasts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can capitalize on the demand for collectible toys by creating sets that honor significant historical events. - **Education:** Educational institutions and organizations can utilize these toys as teaching tools to engage students in learning about historical events. - **Licensing:** Companies specializing in licensing can partner with historical organizations to develop authorized collectible toys and memorabilia. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mars Rover Toy Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-technic-nasa-mars-rover-perseverance.md) - [Legacy Building Block Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-explorer.md) - [Rocket Set Block Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/over-the-moon.md) - [Iconic Artwork Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-art-mona-lisa-set.md) - [Celebratory Sci-Fi Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-star-wars-25th-anniversary.md) - [Sci-Fi Film Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-icons-project-hail-mary-set.md) - [Retro-Inspired Toy Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-atari-2600.md) - [Galactic Build Milestones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-uss.md) - [Car-Inspired LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-land-rover-defender-90.md)