The Flickr user known as Pedro-79 recently modified a few pieces of plastic to create a wonderfully geeky 'Post-Apocalyptic Flight Soldier' LEGO figurine.
Of course, LEGO is designed to allow almost endless modification; however, Pedro-79 has taken this a step further. Instead of simply mixing and matching a few blocks here and there, the crafty DIY designer went so far as to sculpt pieces of plastic in order to create his post-apocalyptic fighting figurine.
Not only does the diminutive warrior look authentic, it boasts a number of additional features as well. Because of its jointed wings and arms, it can be positioned into action-like poses. It has a custom sculpted opening visor, sculpted armor and modified helmet to complete its end-of-the-world, grim aesthetic. As the icing on the cake, Pedro-79 has adorned the figurine with modified 'Brickarm' weapons.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Custom-modified Toy Figurines
- Opportunity for DIY designers to create unique and personalized toy figurines by sculpting and modifying plastic pieces.
- Post-apocalyptic Aesthetics
- Growing trend of designing toys and collectibles with a gritty and grim post-apocalyptic visual style.
- Action-poseable Jointed Figures
- Increasing popularity of toy figurines with articulated joints, allowing for dynamic and poseable action poses.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Toy Manufacturing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity for toy manufacturers to create customizable toy figurines that allow for modification and personalization.
- 3D Printing
- Opportunity for 3D printing businesses to provide customized plastic parts for DIY designers to create their own unique toy figurines.
- Collectibles Market
- Opportunity for collectible manufacturers to tap into the growing demand for post-apocalyptic themed toys and figures in the market.
