A man by the name of Eric Stevens has built a custom LEGO Downton Abbey version of the hit British period drama.
Created as a gift for his girlfriend, Eric Stevens built the LEGO version of the fictional Yorkshire country estate using 16,000 LEGO pieces. Surprisingly enough, it wasn't the construction of the LEGO Downton Abbey that took the most time (only four hours,) but rather the design of the castle (ten hours) and finding of the parts that took the most amount of time.
Stevens submitted his LEGO Downton Abbey project to LEGO Cuusoo, a website where people can vote on user submitted LEGO creations with the possibility of LEGO actuality making it and selling it.
British Period Drama Toys
LEGO Downton Abbey Captures the Look of the Series
Trend Themes
1. Custom LEGO Creations - There is a growing trend of individuals building custom LEGO creations, such as a LEGO Downton Abbey, as unique gifts or for personal enjoyment.
2. LEGO Cuusoo - The LEGO Cuusoo website provides a platform for LEGO enthusiasts to showcase their creations and potentially have them produced and sold as official LEGO sets, presenting opportunities for collaboration and commercialization.
3. LEGO as Art - Using LEGO bricks as a medium for artistic expression, like creating a replica of a popular TV show location, is becoming increasingly popular, providing unique opportunities for creativity and innovation.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - The rise in custom LEGO creations presents opportunities for toy manufacturers to tap into the demand for unique and personalized building sets.
2. E-commerce - Websites like LEGO Cuusoo that allow users to vote and potentially commercialize custom LEGO creations highlight the potential for e-commerce platforms to cater to niche markets and fan communities.
3. Art and Design - Using LEGO bricks as an artistic medium opens up new possibilities for artists and designers to create unique and visually captivating pieces that appeal to a wide range of audiences.