# Building Block-Made Typewriters LEGO Fan Steve Guinness Constructed a LEGO Vintage Typewriter By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-06-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-vintage-typewriter References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/06/10/lego-goes-nostalgic-with-this-functional-vintage-typewriter-and-is-finally-available-for-sale/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+yankodesign) & [lego](https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/typewriter-21327?p=21327&cmp=social-orux4d-SHOP) This LEGO vintage typewriter is the brainchild of Steve Guinness. Made entirely from [LEGO building blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dancing-hula-girl), it instills a [sense of nostalgia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-arcade-machine-set) with its 50s style design. Not only is the LEGO vintage typewriter visually stunning, but it also moves like a real typewriter. Steve Guinness is selling his creation to one lucky fan. Interestingly, the LEGO typewriter is inspired by the original typewriter used by [LEGO Group](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/launderette-of-dream) founder Ole Kirk Kristiansen, thereby adding historical value to the piece. The goal was to create something completely new. To do so, Guinness compiled a total of 2,079 LEGO pieces in a cool mint green color to mirror the tactility of a classic typewriter. LEGO vintage typewriter will be available via LEGO VIP early access for pristine members. Image Credit: Yanko ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Lego-inspired Typewriters:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the prospect of creating custom LEGO-inspired vintage typewriters for individuals or businesses. - **Retro Design in Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate vintage design elements into modern technology to add a bespoke element to mundane items. - **Combining Classic with Contemporary:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge traditional materials like LEGO building blocks with contemporary ideas and designs to create unique artworks or products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate nostalgic and retro design elements in modern toy products. - **Stationery Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge classic stationary products like, typewriters, with contemporary design and materials to create bespoke stationary for the modern age. - **Art and Design Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Use traditional materials, such as LEGO building blocks, and merge with contemporary artwork designs to create unique products such as typewriters or sculptures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Functional Block Brick Typewriters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-typewriter.md) - [Retro Puzzle Block Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-fan-build.md) - [Vintage Puzzle Gramophones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-gramophone.md) - [Retro-Inspired Toy Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-atari-2600.md) - [Brick Coffee Maker Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-nespresso.md) - [Vintage Building Block Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ideas-polaroid-onestep-sx70-camera-set.md) - [Trophy-Inspired Puzzle Bricks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gramophone.md) - [Brick Toy Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-boy-set.md) - [Building Block Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-nintendo-game-boy.md)