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Video Game-Themed Kinetic Sculptures

The LEGO Pac-Man Piece Opens and Closes its Mouth

— August 5, 2021 — Art & Design
The LEGO Pac-Man kinetic sculpture was designed by LEGO enthusiast LiteBricks. The sculpture was first seen on the LEGO IDEAS forum, where LEGO master-buildings upload and showcase their custom-made design ideas. The collective LEGO community then votes for their favorite. The highest-ranking designs get a chance to be produced by the toy brand into specialized kits.

This is the trajectory for LiteBricks' Pac-Man Moving Display. The kinetic sculpture boasts interactive features such as a rotating crank-lever that opens and closes the pill-munching spherical character and four ghosts. More than just a static standalone toy, the ghosts on the display bop up and down while Pac-Man's mouth opens and closes. This particular design includes a total of 1,603 LEGO pieces.

Image Credit: LiteBricks
Trend Themes
1. Kinetic Sculptures - The intersection of technology and art represents an opportunity for robotic and automation industries.
2. Interactive Toy Design - The market demand for interactive and customizable toys can disrupt the toy industry and lead to new, innovative offerings.
3. Crowdsourced Product Development - The utilization of consumer feedback to shape product development can disrupt the traditional product design process to generate more diverse offerings and build customer loyalty.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - Innovative designs and collaborative product development approaches present an opportunity for toy manufacturers to stay ahead in a fast-changing industry.
2. Creative Arts - The cross-pollination between the art and technology industries creates an opportunity for artists and designers to build unique, interactive pieces that blur traditional boundaries.
3. Crowdsourcing Platforms - The rise of crowdsourcing communities and platforms provides an opportunity for businesses to access valuable consumer insights and co-create new products.
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