# Toy Block Prison Parodies The LEGO Wire Shows the Toy Company has Street Cred By Francesca Castor | Published 2012-08-15 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-the-wire-stopmotion References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/stop-motion-animated-lego-version-of-the-wire/) & [screen.yahoo](http://screen.yahoo.com/the-lego-wire-29977908.html) In honor of [LEGO's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fandomhonoring-building-block-sets) recently released 'Lego Story' comes this animated, [stop-motion version](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herding-home-for-the-holiday) of one of [HBO's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sopranos-range) biggest hits: The Wire. Stop-motion animation is always awesome -- the detail, the dedication, the constant stopping and starting, all in the name of getting that perfect frame. The LEGO version of The Wire isn't any different. Filmmaker Joe Nicolosi takes the idea of The Wire and puts his own toy block spin on it; from taking the character's tendencies to having that comedic touch about the video, he is careful not to miss any detail. He starts off the video with the same HBO intro The (real) Wire uses: the HBO logo and a small quote about the episode. Nicolosi goes further into the theme by delving into a few of the issues faced on The Wire. Fans of The Wire will appreciate the detail as well as the nostalgia of the block toys from their childhood. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Stop-motion Animation Parodies:** Stop-Motion animation parodies of popular TV shows and movies using toy blocks are becoming more popular. - **Nostalgic Toy Block Videos:** Nostalgic toy block videos that reference popular culture are on the rise. - **Homages to HBO Shows:** Homages to HBO shows using Lego’s are becoming more common. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Industry:** The Toy Industry has the opportunity to create more parodies of popular tv shows and movies using toy blocks to appeal to nostalgic adults. - **E-commerce:** E-commerce sites can tap into the demand for nostalgic toy blocks by creating a separate product line. - **Entertainment Industry:** The entertainment industry can create more themed amusement parks and museum exhibits utilizing nostalgic toy blocks to appeal to a wider audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fandom-Honoring Building Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fandomhonoring-building-block-sets.md) - [Puzzle Animated Biopic Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piece-by-piece-trailer.md) - [Sitcom Building Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ideas-the-office.md) - [Horror Film-Inspired Brick Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ideas-jaws-set.md) - [Reimagined Film Brick-Form Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bricktoons.md) - [Anime-Inspired Building Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-piece-collaboration-1.md) - [Sci-Fi Series Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-x-stranger-things.md) - [Sitcom-Inspired Toy Brick Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/how-i-met-your-mother-1.md) - [Animated Biographical Movies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piece-by-piece.md)