The LEGO Mars Curiosity Rover building block set is the latest fan-created LEGO creation put forth by LEGO CUUSOO. Designed by user Peijov, the Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity Rover was inspired by real NASA Mars rovers.
Back in the Fall of 2012, LEGO CUUSOO asked over 10,000 fans to contribute their ideas for new, cool and modern LEGO sets. LEGO CUUSOO user Perijov took inspiration for the Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity Rover from the role he played in constructing NASA's Mars Curiosity for the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The LEGO Mars rover is extremely similar to the real version, and the black, white and gray pieces with the Mars-inspired red building surface all artistically mimic the appearance of the real Mars Curiosity rover. Children and adults LEGO fans alike will definitely enjoy this fan-created space LEGO set.
Building Block Space Vehicles
The LEGO Mars Curiosity Rover Set is Fan-Made
Trend Themes
1. Fan-created LEGO Sets - The success of the fan-created LEGO Mars Curiosity Rover set shows the potential for additional fan-inspired LEGO sets to be commercially successful.
2. Stem-themed Toys - The LEGO Mars Curiosity Rover set highlights the increased demand for STEM-themed toys that inspire children's interest in science and technology.
3. Realistic Toy Replicas - The LEGO Mars Curiosity Rover set points to a trend of realistic toy replicas of real-world objects, from vehicles to architecture, becoming more popular with consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Industry - The success of the LEGO Mars Curiosity Rover set demonstrates the potential for the toy industry to continue to grow by emphasizing realistic, educational, and STEM-themed toys.
2. Fan-driven Product Development - Industries can look to LEGO's CUUSOO platform as a model for fan-driven product development, leveraging the creativity and enthusiasm of fan communities to create successful products.
3. Space Industry - The popularity of space-themed toys and the success of the LEGO Mars Curiosity Rover set could point towards opportunities for partnerships between toy manufacturers and space industry companies.