# Fabricated Warrior Toy Figurines This 'Post-Apocalyptic Flight Soldier' LEGO Toy is Custom-Made By Josh Triantafilou | Published 2012-05-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soldier-lego-figurine References: [zeitzeugin.net](http://zeitzeugin.net/2012/05/customs-lego-mit-pedro-79/) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/48907904@N06/6992552516/in/set-72157629588929850) The Flickr user known as Pedro-79 recently modified a few pieces of plastic to create a wonderfully geeky 'Post-Apocalyptic Flight Soldier' [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockheed-sr71-blackbird) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makerworld-cyberbrick). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Brick-Based Aviation Jet Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockheed-sr71-blackbird.md) - [Intricate Sci-Fi Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-atreides-royal-ornithopter.md) - [Hero-Inspired Armored Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hulkbuster.md) - [Reimagined Epic Battle Dioramas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-diorama.md) - [Festive Sci-Fi Building Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-atat-walker.md) - [Monster-Honoring Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godzilla-lego.md) - [Plastic Sci-Fi Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artfx-boba-fett.md) - [Historic Bird-Like Contraption Recreations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-machine-set.md) - [Hyper-Detailed Building Block Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-gshock-mudmaster.md)