# Nerdy Chess Sets The LEGO Star Wars Chess Set is to Be Played by Dedicated Geeks By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-09-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-star-wars-chess-set References: [likecool](http://www.likecool.com/Lego_Star_Wars_Chess_Set--Toy--Gear.html) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/brandongriffith/sets/72157622043546373/with/3864307153/) Although I’m not a fan of Star Wars or [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-tower-chess-set), if I was, I’m sure I’d be in heaven if I were to play this game of chess. Replacing the usual [chess pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gochess-wizard) are miniature characters from Star Wars in the Lego form. Although it looks confusing to start, I’m sure avid fans of Star Trek will enjoy figuring out who’s who. The [Lego Star Wars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fandomhonoring-building-block-sets) Chess Set comes complete with a Princess Leia and a Han Solo. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 Chess Sets:** Creating chess sets based on popular culture franchises such as Star Wars and Harry Potter can attract new customers to the game. - **Customizable Chess Sets:** Offering the ability for consumers to create and design their own chess sets based on their interests and hobbies can increase customer engagement and loyalty. - **Modernized Chess Sets:** Incorporating technology such as AI and VR into the classic game of chess can attract a younger generation and revitalize interest in the game. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Industry:** The toy industry can create chess sets based on popular franchises to appeal to a wider audience and increase sales. - **Personalized Gifts Industry:** The personalized gifts industry can offer customizable chess sets as a unique and thoughtful present for chess enthusiasts. - **Gaming Industry:** The gaming industry can create modernized versions of chess that incorporate AI and VR to attract a younger demographic and increase revenue streams. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Building Block Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-tower-chess-set.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise Logo Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brickbuilt-star-wars-logo.md) - [Celestial Anti-Conflict Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/another-kingdom-light-stage-chess-set.md) - [Sci Fi-Inspired Desk Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightsaber-lego.md) - [Sci-Fi Scene-Inspired Lego Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scifi-sceneinspired-lego-set.md) - [Sci-Fi Spacecraft LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scifi-spacecraft-lego-set.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Cruiser Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venator-attack.md) - [Fantasy Film-Inspired Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quidditch-trunk.md) - [Sophisticated Sci-Fi Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ultimate-collectors-series-atat.md)