# Offensive LEGO Figures Shocking Toy Terrorists and Nazis By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-12-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/violent-lego-figures-toy-terrorists-nazis-and-more References: [galleries.thelondonpaper](http://galleries.thelondonpaper.com/lego-terrorist-nazi-ss-osama-bin-laden/9) Religious leaders in England are up in arms because an American company has put a line of [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horror-poster) toys in the market with a very bizarre and offensive theme that glorifies violence. Made by BrickArms, the plastic adapted LEGO toys come in the shape of [masked terrorists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wednesday-thing), Nazi storm troopers and military figures. These violent models come heavily armed with grenades, rocket launchers, sub-machine guns, and a plethora of other miscellaneous weapons. I think that these really disgusting 'toys' should not be on the market. We have enough violence as it is. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Controversial Toy Themes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating a line of non-violent, educational toys that promote inclusivity and positive values. - **Ethical Toy Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing sustainable and socially responsible manufacturing practices for toy production. - **Alternative Play Experiences:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing interactive digital toys or augmented reality experiences that promote imaginative play without relying on violent themes. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with child development experts to design toys that promote emotional intelligence and problem-solving skills. - **Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating educational programs and workshops that teach children about the importance of respect, empathy, and non-violence. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing non-violent, inclusive video games and animated content that appeal to a wide audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horror-poster.md) - [Pixelated Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minecraft-legends-portal.md) - [Dream-Inspired Building Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-dreamzzz.md) - [Horror Film-Inspired Brick Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ideas-jaws-set.md) - [Hidden Disability Toy Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-disabilities-sunflower.md) - [Tech-Driven Building Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-9.md) - [Creepy Severed Hand Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wednesday-thing.md) - [Medieval Building Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lion-knights-castle.md) - [Puppet-Inspired Building Block Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-muppets-minifigures.md)