# Classic LEGO Portraits Mike Stimson's Historical LEGO Recreations Combine Toys and Art By Allison Love | Published 2010-06-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-recreations References: [theawesomer](http://theawesomer.com/classic-photographs-in-lego/45300/) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/balakov/sets/72157602602191858/) Mike Stimson's [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-rollsroyce) recreations are true works of art. The LEGO creations mirror classic pictures in history like the moon walk (not to be mistaken with Michael Jackson's dance move) and the classic romantic D-Day kiss in Times Square. I actually really love these LEGO recreations. Mike Stimson has done an amazing job and recreates these pictures down to the utmost detail. From portraits of Winston Churchill to one of my favorite pictures of all time--workers on lunch break sitting on an I beam--Mike Stimson's LEGO recreations are awesome. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Historical LEGO Recreations:** Recreating historical events and images through LEGO presents an opportunity for companies to tap into the nostalgia and creativity of their audiences. - **Fine Art and Toys:** The fusion of fine art and toys has the potential to disrupt both industries, unlocking new markets and consumer segments. - **Detailed LEGO Art:** The ability to create intricate, detailed LEGO art opens up a market for unique, personalized art pieces that can be produced on-demand. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Industry:** Collaborations between the toy industry and art world, utilizing mediums like LEGO, could lead to innovative products and increased sales. - **Fine Art Industry:** Incorporating toys and familiar brand names, like LEGO, into fine art could disrupt traditional ideas about what art is and appeal to a wider demographic. - **Custom Art Sales:** Offering personalized, highly-detailed LEGO art pieces to consumers presents an opportunity for a new industry that combines arts and crafts with technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Insanely Intricate LEGO Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-rollsroyce.md) - [Iconic Artist Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ideas-bob-ross.md) - [Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-carter.md) - [Iconic Artwork Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-art-mona-lisa-set.md) - [Iconic Painting-Inspired Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girl-with-a-pearl-earring-1.md) - [Building Block Art Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-project-create-together.md) - [Art Sculpture Miniature Replicas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-replica.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Legos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brooklyns-architectural-history.md) - [Pop Art-Style Blocked Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-in-red.md)