# Sci-Fi Building Block Figures The LEGO Star Wars: The Child Lets Fans Put the Character on Display By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-10-01 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-star-wars-the-child References: [coolthings](https://www.coolthings.com/lego-star-wars-the-child-the-mandalorian/) & [lego](https://www.lego.com) The [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ultimate-collectors-series-atat) Star Wars: The Child is a new [building block kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-education-science-kits) for fans of the sci-fi franchise to pick up when looking for a way to show off their prowess for the ultra-cute character. The kit comes with 1,073 LEG pieces that are needed to create the Baby Yoda statue that can be placed on display on a desk or perhaps even added to a larger collection of sci-fi products. The kit also comes with a plaque detailing the specifics of the character along with a minifig version of the cute creature. The LEGO Star Wars: The Child kit comes at the perfect time as the second season of The Mandalorian gets ready to start airing on the [Disney+](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ahsoka-lego-star-wars) streaming service. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 9% - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sci-fi Building Block Figures:** Building block figures of popular sci-fi characters offer new collectible opportunities. - **Character-driven STEM Learning:** Building block kits that feature popular characters can be utilized in STEM learning to make it more engaging. - **Customizable Collectibles:** Building block kits that allow for personalization of favorite characters offer a new level of engagement for fans. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Industry:** The toy industry can continue innovating with new building block figure kits with popular sci-fi characters. - **Education Industry:** The education industry can explore incorporating character-building block kits in STEM learning programs. - **Entertainment Industry:** The entertainment industry can collaborate with toy companies to release licensed building block figure kits of popular characters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sophisticated Sci-Fi Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ultimate-collectors-series-atat.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mandalorian-lego.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise Logo Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brickbuilt-star-wars-logo.md) - [Thematic Sci-Fi Building Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ahsoka-lego-star-wars.md) - [Fandom-Honoring Building Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fandomhonoring-building-block-sets.md) - [Whimsical Miniature Toy Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grogu.md) - [Sci Fi-Inspired Desk Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightsaber-lego.md) - [Sci-Fi Film Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-icons-project-hail-mary-set.md) - [Droid-Inspired Building Block Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-c3po.md)