# Blocked Olympic Swimmers The 'LEGO Olympic 2012 Aquatic Center' Depicts this Year's Competitors By Marina Rotharmel | Published 2012-08-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympic-2012-aquatic-center References: [incrediblethings](http://www.incrediblethings.com/toys-games/lego-olympics-2012-aquatic-center/) & [hiconsumption](http://hiconsumption.com/2012/07/lego-olympics-2012-aquatic-center/) If water sports are your favorite part of the Olympics, then you'll love the [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/launderette-of-dream) Olympic 2012 Aquatic Center. This incredibly detailed LEGO sculpture was crafted by artist Gary Davis. This awesome Olympic LEGO sculpture is conveniently located at the Stratford LEGO store next to where the Olympics are being held. This intricate design, amazingly, shows all of the contenders in the swimming division. Surrounding and in the [miniature Olympic pool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-tropical-aquarium) are synchronized swimmers, medal recipients, divers, judges and even a janitorial figure. The LEGO characters are dressed in bathing suits and matching team colors. They have big, hopeful grins on their faces, and some of them can even be seen sending a wink to the crowd. This creation is well worth checking out if you're in London for the big games. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **LEGO Olympic Sculptures:** Opportunity for creating intricate and detailed LEGO sculptures to represent various sports and events. - **Miniature Olympic Pools:** Potential for creating miniature Olympic pools with synchronized swimmers, divers, and other related figures. - **Location-based Art Installations:** Opportunity for creating art installations in specific locations to engage with relevant events or themes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Manufacturing:** Innovative LEGO sculptures can inspire new product lines and partnerships in the toy manufacturing industry. - **Sporting Goods:** Miniature Olympic pool sets can create demand for sports-themed toys and equipment in the sporting goods industry. - **Art and Design:** Location-based art installations can provide opportunities for artists and designers to collaborate on unique projects and experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Foosball Toy Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-table-football-moc.md) - [Intricate Architectural Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trevi-fountain-model.md) - [Digital Snowball Competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-snow-throw.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Legos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brooklyns-architectural-history.md) - [Building Block Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-of-the-brick.md) - [Family-Friendly LEGO Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-lego-popup.md) - [Nature-Inspired Building Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seven-natural-wonders-of-the-world.md) - [Artwork-Inspired Building Block Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-hokusai-the-great-wave.md) - [Phone Box-Inspired Building Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-4.md)