# Virtual World Building Blocks The Minecraft LEGO Set Brings the Blocky Digital World to Real Life By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-04-16 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-set References: [coolthings](http://www.coolthings.com/lego-minecraft-village-set-21128/) Those looking to take a break from playing the video game can partake in a little [building block action](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fandomhonoring-building-block-sets) with the Minecraft LEGO Set. Being that Minecraft is a game that focuses on building and making world's out of blocks, this new collaboration with LEGO is a logical next step. Featuring everything you'll need to build your very own city in the analog world, the set comes with four minifigs and hundreds of pieces to create a blocky world. It might seem like an odd step to bring the [digital game into the analog world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-nintendo-game-boy), but the Minecraft LEGO Set is an example of brand saturation. Rather than just target gamers, it helps to broaden appeal and make the franchise more accessible by different kinds of consumers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Brand Saturation:** The Minecraft LEGO Set exemplifies brand saturation by bringing the digital game into the analog world, expanding its appeal to different consumer segments. - **Analog-digital Integration:** The collaboration between Minecraft and LEGO showcases the trend of integrating analog and digital experiences, blurring the boundaries between virtual and real life. - **Cross-platform Engagement:** The Minecraft LEGO Set facilitates cross-platform engagement by providing a tangible and interactive extension of the popular video game, enhancing the overall user experience. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming:** The Minecraft LEGO Set can disrupt the gaming industry by bridging the gap between virtual and physical play experiences, offering a new dimension of engagement. - **Toy:** The collaboration between Minecraft and LEGO presents opportunities for the toy industry to innovate in creating hybrid products that merge virtual and physical play. - **Entertainment:** The analog-digital integration seen in the Minecraft LEGO Set highlights how the entertainment industry can leverage popular digital brands to create immersive and interactive experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Building Block Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-settlers-of-catan.md) - [Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunscreen-mist.md) - [Digital Game-Inspired Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-crossing-set.md) - [Brick Toy Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-boy-set.md) - [8-Bit Building Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-super-mario-world-mario-yoshi.md) - [Survival Crafting Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-fortnite.md) - [Lego-Centric Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-my-world.md) - [Game-Inspired Playable Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-solid.md) - [Building Block Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-nintendo-game-boy.md)