# Building Block Animal Art The Unofficial Taxidermy LEGO Kits Would Make Great Stocking Stuffers By Meghan Young | Published 2011-12-26 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unofficial-taxidermy-lego-kits References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2011/12/designer-lego-taxidermy-kits-by-david-cole/) & [shop.davidcole.me](http://shop.davidcole.me/) The Unofficial Taxidermy [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-education-science-kits) Kits make original stocking stuffers for kids and adults alike. Just as the name suggests, these LEGO sets contain just enough pieces to form typical taxidermy sculptures. So far they include a deer, fox and bear. Created on the fly by Brooklyn-based designer David Cole, the Unofficial Taxidermy LEGO Kits have since become hugely popular. Although he originally made only a [limited edition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears) of 250 deer kits, the pieces of which were obtained from numerous suppliers around the internet, he soon garnered a waiting list of nearly 1,500 people. Since then, the kits are back up on his online shop and he is continuing to add new animals to the mix. The Unofficial Taxidermy LEGO Kits were inspired by Cole's own small taxidermy collection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Custom Lego Sculptures:** Opportunity for customization and personalization of Lego sculptures beyond traditional sets. - **Niche Collectibles Market:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create unique collectible items that appeal to specific interest groups. - **Combining Art and Toys:** Integration of art and toy industries to create unique and creative product offerings. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for manufacturers to create the next generation of interactive and customizable toys. - **Crafts and DIY Market:** Opportunity for craft suppliers to tap into the growing market of DIY projects and offer unique materials and kits. - **Art Collectibles:** Opportunity for artists and designers to create limited edition collectibles that bridge the gap between art and toys. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [STEM-Driven Building Block Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-education-science-kits.md) - [Vibrant Bird-Inspired Artful Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macar-parrot.md) - [Iconic Artist Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ideas-bob-ross.md) - [Dinosaur-Themed Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinosaur-fossils-triceratops-skull.md) - [Nature-Inspired Building Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seven-natural-wonders-of-the-world.md) - [Faux Christmas Candle Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-table-decoration.md) - [Museum-Replicating Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-history-museum-set.md) - [Miniature Building Block Plants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-icons-tiny-plants.md) - [Dinosaur Fossil Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dinosaur-fossils-trex-skull.md)