# $20,000 LEGO Builds The Harry S Truman Warship By Cowbag | Published 2008-09-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warship-made-from-lego-extreme-lego-builds References: [likecool](http://www.likecool.com/Lego_Aircraft_Carrier--Other--Gear.html) & [brickshelf](http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=126969) This model of the Harry S Truman warship is a 350-pound, [200,000 brick](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1950s-cadillac-fleetwood) beast. Talk about being a work of art--it comes complete with electrical lights, moving elevators and radar dishes. It was, not surprisingly, built by a German. It took him $20,000 on parts, a year and lots of arguments at home to get it finished. It is now a [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ucs-death-star) show piece touring around Europe, so that will get him away from the wife who is fed up with him. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Giant LEGO Builds:** Opportunity for creating massive, detailed LEGO models for display and exhibition. - **Advanced LEGO Technology:** Incorporating electrical lights, moving parts, and interactive features into LEGO creations. - **LEGO Show Pieces:** Creating stunning LEGO sculptures and models for touring exhibitions and events. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Exploring the intersection of LEGO and art to create unique and visually stunning pieces. - **Event Management:** Organizing LEGO exhibitions and shows to showcase impressive LEGO creations. - **LEGO Accessories:** Developing and selling specialized LEGO components and technology to enhance creativity and functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi Large-Scale Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ucs-death-star.md) - [Intricate Technical Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liebherr-crawler.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Cruiser Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venator-attack.md) - [Oversized Superhero Statue Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-iron-man-hulkbuster.md) - [Medieval Building Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lion-knights-castle.md) - [Galactic Build Milestones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-uss.md) - [Collector Puzzle Pirate Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-icons-set.md) - [Life-Size LEGO Brick Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1950s-cadillac-fleetwood.md) - [3D Toy Puzzle Castles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-castle.md)