# Building Block Sunglasses The Nanoblock Sunglasses Feature Miniature LEGO-Like Blocks By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-06-20 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanoblock-sunglasses References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2014/06/18/nanoblock-sunglasses/) & [nanoblockuk](http://www.nanoblockuk.com/) Nanoblock Sunglasses are both playful and protective. Made for the geek at heart, the sunglasses feature [miniature building blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-gogo) that look like [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masquerade-mask-1). You no longer have to leave your toys behind with these sunnies; they allow you to attach and detach blocks whenever and wherever. Using the Nanoblocks you can decorate the frames, which essentially mimic [classic RayBan Wayfarers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-rayban-display-sunglasses). You can add your personal fashion sense by using different colors or even making little LEGO-like people to add to the top of your glasses. They'll diminish any boredom you may have while laying on the beach. They are also a suitable pair of sunglasses for those looking for a more eccentric style that will make them stand out from any crowd. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 32% | 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) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Customizable Eyewear:** By incorporating miniature building blocks and allowing users to add their own personal touch, customizable eyewear offers a unique and playful way for individuals to express their style. - **Interactive Accessories:** The integration of miniature building blocks onto sunglasses offers an interactive element that engages users and provides a source of entertainment. - **Merge of Fashion and Toys:** The combination of fashion and toy elements in the form of building block sunglasses provides a disruptive innovation opportunity to cater to a niche market of fashion-forward individuals with a playful aesthetic. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Eyewear:** The eyewear industry can explore the incorporation of customizable features and interactive elements to create unique and engaging products that appeal to consumers. - **Fashion Accessories:** Fashion accessory brands can leverage the merge of fashion and toys by offering products that blend style and playfulness, attracting consumers looking for unconventional statement pieces. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can explore collaborations with fashion brands to create toy-inspired accessories like building block sunglasses, tapping into the demand for innovative and interactive products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Block Puzzle Carnival Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masquerade-mask-1.md) - [Color-Changing Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rayban-original-wayfarer-change-transitions.md) - [Mod Band-Honoring Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akila-blackbird-x-the-beatles.md) - [Cubic Wall-Mounted Light Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanoleaf-blocks.md) - [Antique-Style Building Block Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ideas-led-lamp.md) - [Building Block-Inspired Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-luggage.md) - [Demure Display-Equipped Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-rayban-display-sunglasses.md) - [IR-Blocking Sleek Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kolari-shades.md) - [Adaptive Reading Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/32n-sunglasses-by-deep-optics.md)