# Video Game-Themed Kinetic Sculptures The LEGO Pac-Man Piece Opens and Closes its Mouth By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-08-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-pacman References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/08/02/this-lego-pacman-kinetic-sculpture-actually-opens-and-closes-its-mouth-when-you-crank-the-lever/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+yankodesign) & [ideas.lego](https://ideas.lego.com/projects/6b604c85-8902-4cf2-b057-45a1a02f3db1) The [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dancing-hula-girl) [Pac-Man](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacman-arcade) kinetic sculpture was designed by LEGO enthusiast LiteBricks. The sculpture was first seen on the LEGO IDEAS forum, where LEGO master-buildings upload and showcase their custom-made design ideas. The collective LEGO community then votes for their favorite. The highest-ranking designs get a chance to be produced by the toy brand into specialized kits. This is the trajectory for LiteBricks' [Pac-Man Moving Display](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-pacman-gaming-pixel-light). The kinetic sculpture boasts interactive features such as a rotating crank-lever that opens and closes the pill-munching spherical character and four ghosts. More than just a static standalone toy, the ghosts on the display bop up and down while Pac-Man's mouth opens and closes. This particular design includes a total of 1,603 LEGO pieces. Image Credit: LiteBricks ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Kinetic Sculptures:** The intersection of technology and art represents an opportunity for robotic and automation industries. - **Interactive Toy Design:** The market demand for interactive and customizable toys can disrupt the toy industry and lead to new, innovative offerings. - **Crowdsourced Product Development:** The utilization of consumer feedback to shape product development can disrupt the traditional product design process to generate more diverse offerings and build customer loyalty. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Manufacturing:** Innovative designs and collaborative product development approaches present an opportunity for toy manufacturers to stay ahead in a fast-changing industry. - **Creative Arts:** The cross-pollination between the art and technology industries creates an opportunity for artists and designers to build unique, interactive pieces that blur traditional boundaries. - **Crowdsourcing Platforms:** The rise of crowdsourcing communities and platforms provides an opportunity for businesses to access valuable consumer insights and co-create new products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Arcade Game Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacman-arcade.md) - [Interactive Bloclk Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dancing-hula-girl.md) - [Game-Inspired Playable Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-solid.md) - [Building Block Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ps-one.md) - [Nostalgic Arcade Building Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-arcade-machine-set.md) - [Arcade Race-Inspired Playable Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/excitebike-playable-arcade.md) - [3D Puzzle Popcorn Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-machine-1.md) - [Brick Toy Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-boy-set.md) - [Retro-Inspired Toy Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-atari-2600.md)