# Bizarre Toy Tributes Stephen Hawking in LEGO By Cowbag | Published 2008-09-10 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stephen-hawkin-in-lego-lego-tribute-to-scientist References: [brickshelf](http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=236500) & [hawkin.org](http://www.hawkin.org) Stephen Hawking, a British theoretical physicist with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s disease), greatly influenced the fields of cosmology and quantum gravity, and is well recognized for his book, *A Brief History of Time.* Considering his great contribution to physics, he very much deserves being recreated in [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ideas-bob-ross). I know I should not find this funny, but I do, I am sorry, I am clearly a bad Cowbag. A bad Cowbag particularly fond of the [Mars LEGO Stephen Hawking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-exploration-telescope). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **LEGO Tribute Figurines:** Creating LEGO tributes of notable figures in history, especially in the field of science and technology. - **Humorous Homages:** Making playful and unexpected tributes to famous people through toys and other quirky mediums. - **STEM Education Through Play:** Using toys and games as a means to educate children about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing Industry:** Manufacturing toys that are not only entertaining but also educational, or those that pay tribute to iconic figures. - **Gift and Souvenir Industry:** Producing playful and quirky items that serve as unique gifts or souvenirs for people of all ages, such as LEGO figurines. - **STEM Education Industry:** Developing innovative ways to introduce STEM subjects to children using toys, games, and other engaging mediums. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Iconic Artist Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ideas-bob-ross.md) - [Show Skit-Inspired Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-bean-skit.md) - [Droid-Inspired Building Block Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-c3po.md) - [Building Block Musician Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daft-punk-lego-helmets.md) - [Insanely Intricate LEGO Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-rollsroyce.md) - [Sci-Fi-Honoring Toy Puzzle Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/force-of-creativity.md) - [Building Block-Inspired Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-luggage.md) - [Space-Inspired Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koalabrick.md) - [Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-carter.md)