# Heartfelt Toy Proposals The 'Never LEGO of Me' Short Tells the Story of Walter and Nealey By Susan Keefe | Published 2012-04-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/never-lego-of-me References: [holykaw.alltop](http://holykaw.alltop.com/never-lego-of-me-a-stop-motion-proposal-video?tu2=1) & [vimeo](http://vimeo.com/34638912) [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/date-night-in-a-box)-loving love birds are sure to get a few ideas from this sweet short entitled Never LEGO of Me. When Walt Thompson of [Fire Pit Productions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-feast) decided to pop the question to his long-time girlfriend Nealey, he felt the whole down on one knee routine wasn't for him. Instead, the talented filmmaker enlisted the help of a few [LEGO figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fandomhonoring-building-block-sets) to tell their love story. Heavy with geeky charm, sweet sentiments and fuzzy nostalgia, the Never LEGO of Me stop-motion proposal is beautifully personalized and heartfelt. Set to a soothing jazz tune, we follow the courtship of Walter and Nealey right up the big moment. Sure to make all the single ladies swoon and sigh over their empty ring finger, the female population can only hope there are more hopeless romantics like Walter in the world. Sweetly styled and emotionally charged, this playful celebration of modern love will have your heart all aflutter. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Personalized Proposals:** Exploring creative and personalized ways to propose, such as using toys or stop-motion animations, can create memorable experiences for couples. - **Nostalgic Presentations:** Incorporating nostalgia, like LEGO figurines or jazz tunes, into presentations or storytelling can create a sense of emotional connection with the audience. - **Geek-inspired Romance:** Tapping into geek culture and interests, such as LEGO or pop culture references, can add a unique and relatable element to romantic gestures. ### Where This Applies - **Event Planning:** Event planners can offer personalized and creative proposal ideas to clients, incorporating elements of nostalgia and geek culture. - **Film Production:** Filmmakers can explore the use of stop-motion animation or creative storytelling techniques to bring unique and heartfelt moments to life in videos. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy companies can create special edition or customizable toys that allow people to personalize and create their own unique romantic gestures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Valentines-Thmes Game Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/date-night-in-a-box.md) - [Heart-Shaped Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-heart.md) - [Toy Brick-Made Festive Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herding-home-for-the-holiday.md) - [Seasonal Penguin Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-penguins-in-love.md) - [Playful Bird Brick Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-birds.md) - [Building Block Bouquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouquet-of-roses.md) - [Puzzle Animated Biopic Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piece-by-piece-trailer.md) - [Art Sculpture Miniature Replicas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-replica.md) - [Brick Toy-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-gogo.md)