# Glowing Toy Brick Models Evan Bacon's Life-Size LEGO Iron Man Sports a Realistic Arc Reactor By Michael Hines | Published 2012-08-26 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifesize-lego-iron-man References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2012/08/25/life-size-iron-man-lego/) & [baconbrix](http://www.baconbrix.com/) Evan Bacon's life-size [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-black-panther) Iron Man is the second toy brick superhero created by the talented teen. Bacon first built Bat Man out of LEGO bricks. His latest creation is a step up in terms of quality and creativity. It also represents a shifting of allegiances from the [DC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jim-lee-batman) to [Marvel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hulkbuster). The life-size LEGO Iron Man has a glowing Arc Reactor and palms. (No word on whether it can fly or if it has a way with the ladies). The model stands six feet tall and weighs 80 pounds. All told the entire project took a staggering 80,000 bricks to complete. The hard work was well worth it, as Bacon's life-size LEGO Iron Man took the People's Choice Award at the 2012 Brick Fiesta in Austin, Texas. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Life-size Toy Brick Models:** Creating life-size models using toy bricks can attract attention and generate enthusiasm. - **Glow-in-the-dark Toy Bricks:** Developing toy bricks that glow in the dark creates a new dimension of play. - **Superhero Toy Brick Models:** Building superhero models using toy bricks can attract niche audiences and generate excitement for pop culture enthusiasts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Industry:** Expanding the toy product line to include customizable and interactive toy brick models can bring new revenue streams for toy manufacturers. - **Entertainment Industry:** Creating interactive displays and exhibitions featuring life-sized toy brick models of popular movie and TV characters can draw audiences and create memorable experiences. - **Marketing Industry:** Using toy brick models as a medium in marketing campaigns for children's products can differentiate a brand from competitors and create a lasting impression. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hero-Inspired Armored Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hulkbuster.md) - [Superhero-Themed LEGO Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-black-panther.md) - [Superhero-Themed DIY Art Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jim-lee-batman.md) - [Impressive Life-Size LEGO Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifesize-lego-technic-mclaren-p1.md) - [Superhero-Inspired LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thors-hammer1.md) - [Buildable 3D Superhero Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gotham-city-skyline-set.md) - [Comic-Inspired LEGO Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-lord-lego-helmet.md) - [Life-Size LEGO Brick Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1950s-cadillac-fleetwood.md) - [Life-Sized LEGO Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legoland.md)