# Matchstick Mystical Towers The Minas Tirith Tower from 'Lord of the Rings' Made by Patrick Acton By Allison Love | Published 2010-08-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minas-tirith-tower References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/33905) & [kuriositas](http://www.kuriositas.com/2010/08/minas-tirith-made-from-matchsticks.html) The 'Lord of the Rings' Minas Tirith Tower was recreated by Patrick Acton into a [matchstick sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/match-house). The Iowan artist took years to create this amazing Minas Tirith Tower recreation. The artist uses specific [art matches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-replica) to create this piece, making it possible to manipulate these works into any shape. The Minas Tirith Tower recreation is definitely a sight to behold, not only is its size something to look at, but the actual creation is definitely mesmerizing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Matchstick Art:** There is an opportunity for artists and craftsmen to explore the use of matchsticks in creating intricate sculptures. - **Recreating Fictional Architecture:** Creating miniature models of iconic fictional structures using various materials could be a popular trend. - **3D Printing Alternatives:** Using art matches in place of 3D printing can create unique and eco-friendly models. ### Where This Applies - **Art Supplies:** Matchstick sculptures showcase the limited number of materials that can be used for art projects, providing an opportunity to introduce specialized supplies. - **Entertainment Merchandise:** Recreating iconic structures from movies and TV series can lead to a demand for merchandise such as collectibles and model kits. - **Sustainable Art:** The eco-friendliness of matchsticks as a medium presents an opportunity for a new category of sustainable art and craft supplies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intricate Magical Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rivendell-set.md) - [Fantasy Series Building Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shire-set.md) - [Fantasy-Inspired LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lord-of-the-rings-lego-set.md) - [Building Block Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-tower-chess-set.md) - [Timber Nature Reserve Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lookout-tower.md) - [Stackable Clay Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torre-vases.md) - [Festive Brick Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whoville-moc.md) - [Towering Wooden Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tower.md) - [Eiffel Tower-Inspired LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eiffel-tower-lego.md)