# DIY Toy Camera Kits LEGO Creates a Build-Your-Own Toy Iteration of the Leica M Camera By Amy Duong | Published 2018-12-19 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica-m References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/lego-leica-camera/) & [leicastoremiami](https://leicastoremiami.com/collections/gifts-under-100/products/lego-leica-m-camera-black-gray?variant=5514962665510) Chris McVeigh is a Canadian [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-zh1) builder and designer and he recently unveiled a special kit that allows photography fans to re-create a '[Leica M](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica-m-reimagined)' camera. Leica is a photography label that delivers retro-style cameras and the toy kits highlight the signature 'M' camera in two colorway options. The LEGO kit comes in either a black set or a brown set, comprised of over 110 LEGO pieces to put together. When the LEGO Leica M camera is complete built, the toy structure stands at 2 inches tall and 3 x 1.25 inches wide, weighing two ounces. The special camera kits are now available for preorder online at [Leica Store](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica) Miami for the price of $45 USD. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **DIY Camera Kits:** DIY camera kits have the potential to disrupt the traditional camera industry by offering a cheaper and more customizable option for consumers. - **Toy Photography:** Toy photography can disrupt the traditional photography industry by offering a new and creative way for photographers to capture images. - **Collaborative Design:** Collaborative design between different industries, such as toy and camera, can disrupt traditional design processes and lead to innovative products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Industry:** The toy industry can benefit from the trend of DIY camera kits by offering more cooperative activities and promoting creativity in children. - **Photography Industry:** The photography industry can benefit from the trend of toy photography by offering new products that cater to this niche market. - **Design Industry:** Incorporating collaborative design between different industries can lead to innovative designs and disrupt traditional design processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Functional Building Block Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-zh1.md) - [Old Film-Honoring Puzzle Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tribute-camera.md) - [Iconic Artwork Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-art-mona-lisa-set.md) - [Block Puzzle Microscope Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functional-microscope.md) - [Retro-Inspired Toy Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-atari-2600.md) - [Modular Space Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-exploration-telescope.md) - [Mint-Tonal Retro Radios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-5.md) - [Vintage Projector Puzzle Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-lantern.md) - [Artwork-Inspired Building Block Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-hokusai-the-great-wave.md)