Jay's Brick Blog

A blog about LEGO bricks

  • Home
  • About Me
  • LEGO Reviews
  • News
  • Summer 2022 Sets
  • SW Advent Calendar

KPOP Sensation BTS and A-Frame Cabin are your next LEGO Ideas sets

February 22, 2022 By Jay 8 Comments

The LEGO Ideas team have just announced the next LEGO Ideas set from the 2021 Review Results, and A-Frame Cabin by Norton74 and BTS “Dynamite” by JBBrickFanatic have been announced as the next LEGO Ideas sets!

BTS is a surprise, but not surprising as the massive KPOP sensation, as they’re absolutely huge and this is a massive win for LEGO.

I kinda called LEGO producing a BTS set, thinking we’d get Brickheadz, but a minifigure set with a build is even better!

For those that want to get the set’s reference, please familiarise yourself with BTS and KPOP, especially Dynamite, which at time of publishing has 1.3 BILLION views on Youtube.

I think the A-Frame Cabin by Norton74 is another splendid build, more orientated at traditional AFOLs, and I can’t wait to see what the LEGO designers do with this one.

Unfortunately, following a further review of Harry Finkel’s (aka Hanwasyellowfirst) Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs recreation, the review board has made the difficult decision that we will not be able to move forward with this product idea.

On BTS, there will predictably be tons of weeping and gnashing of teeth from traditional AFOLs, who don’t quite understand that the world is a big place, and that for LEGO to grow, they need to continuously reach and convert new builders, and grow the number of LEGO fans globally.

The KPOP and BTS fans (known as the BTS ARMY) are incredibly passionate, and outside of the Architecture Sungnyemun set – LEGO have not done much based on South Korean culture, so this is a huge move, recognizing and acknowledging an entire culture, and country.

LEGO is also quite big in South Korea, and recently, Moon Bin was featured on Esquire Korea talking about the recent LEGO ideas Globe.

KPOP has also grown immensely in the West, with massive pop stars guest appearing in KPOP music videos, and it’s also really popular amongst Gen Z and the younger generation.

While there is a valid discussion about cool sets like Mini Golf (which I was personally supporting), getting passed over, I think the BTS pick is true to the DNA and ethos of the LEGO Ideas theme, surprising and delighting LEGO and non-LEGO fans with incredibly interesting picks and builds that wouldn’t be able to find a home anywhere else in the LEGO portfolio.

I’m not a big KPOP fan, so don’t really care about BTS (I prefer Blackpink) but am choosing to keep an open mind here, and see what the end product looks like.

At the same time, I can also be happy on behalf of KPOP fans, who might also be LEGO fans, as well as the prospect of a whole new generation of fans being introduced to LEGO via the BTS LEGO set.

What do you think of the Review Results? Personally, I was bummed that Mini Golf didn’t make it, but I’m excited for BTS!

To get the latest LEGO news and LEGO Reviews straight in your inbox, subscribe via email, or you can also follow on Google News, or socials on Facebook, Instagram (@jayong28), Twitter or subscribe to the Jay’s Brick Blog Youtube channel.

Subscribe to receive updates on new posts & reviews!

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 2021 review results, a-frame, bts, lego ideas, snow white

« LEGO 76208 The Goat Boat from Thor Love and Thunder revealed!
Get set, LEGO Double VIP points is back in late February! »

Comments

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  1. Moses Park says

    February 23, 2022 at 5:02 AM

    As a Korean-American AFOL I’m ecstatic about the BTS set. I know it won’t be the most complex or sophisticated build but this means so much in terms of representation. This is a win-win for everyone. At this point, doing a BTS Collab might as well be the equivalent of printing money.

    Thanks for showing love to Korean AFOLs, Jay!!!

    Reply
  2. gregory ferko says

    February 23, 2022 at 12:24 AM

    The a frame house could be cool. I don’t follow kpop so I don’t see myself getting that one.

    Reply
  3. Reader says

    February 22, 2022 at 9:25 PM

    I didn’t even track this Ideas round since the results of last was so disappointing. The A-frame Cabin looks good. The BTS Dynamite set looks a bit plain and meh. I’ve no objections to a worldwide view of things, but there’s not really anything in the set aside from the minifigures. Hopefully it gets some more detail added to it before production release. Surprised that Women in Computing didn’t make it. It would have been a good GWP set/series.

    I’d like to see Great Coral Reef, Terrariums and/or The Garden and Greenhouse win the next round. Similar projects haven’t won in the past, so it’s not looking good.

    Reply
  4. Agent 86 says

    February 22, 2022 at 9:16 PM

    I’m very disappointed that Snow White’s cottage isn’t being produced : (

    Reply
  5. Brett says

    February 22, 2022 at 7:57 PM

    So excited by this – BTS and Lego are my two favourite things!! Hopefully the set and figs are well detailed.

    Reply
  6. GJBricks says

    February 22, 2022 at 7:53 PM

    I can’t lie, those are good but there were some absolute crackers in that list. This feels very “Samey” again.

    Reply
  7. hobblink says

    February 22, 2022 at 7:42 PM

    A Lego BTS set ~ I can only imagine the variety groups of people, collectors getting it…and basically the whole ARMY. 😄

    Reply
  8. Fiona says

    February 22, 2022 at 7:19 PM

    A Frame is nice but there were so many good sets that haven’t been picked. I think Kpop is poor – a really basic set that reminds me of 80’s builds. A bit of a let down really. 🙁

    Reply

Welcome!

Hello and welcome to Jay's Brick Blog. In here, you'll find independent LEGO set reviews, commentary on LEGO trends & news, bargain hunting tips and an inside look into the life of an average LEGO fan. Find out more about me here

Subscribe for updates

Enter your email address here to receive updates about new posts from Jay's Brick Blog - straight to your inbox!

Join 3,374 other subscribers

Site Search

Like my page on Facebook

Facebook Pagelike Widget

Buy LEGO

Buy LEGO

jayong28

Jay Ong | Jay's Brick Blog
I've reviewed the new @lego Ideas 21335 Motorised I've reviewed the new @lego Ideas 21335 Motorised Lighthouse, check it out on the blog via link in bio!

The set was submitted by fan designer @rosesmustbuild and is a gorgeous model that actually works!

Swipe to see the Lighthouse in action!

While the set has a very high price, if you can stomach it, you'll walk away with a LEGO set experience that's unlike any other and is one of the most unique sets ever made.

#lego #lego2022 #LEGOReview #legoideas #legoleaks #afol #legos #legonews #jaysbrickblog #lighthouse
WHY'D YA SPILL YER BEANS?? Look out for my review WHY'D YA SPILL YER BEANS??

Look out for my review of the new @lego Ideas Motorized Lighthouse soon!

Special thanks to LEGO for sending an early review copy! 

#lego #lego2022 #legonews #legoideas #afol #legos #legolife #legoleaks #lighthouse
Here's a promotional video of the new #LEGOIdeas 2 Here's a promotional video of the new #LEGOIdeas 21335 Motorized Lighthouse!

Coming 1 September 2022 and will retail for US$299.99/AU$469.99

Hit the link in bio to see more!

#LEGO #lego2022 #legonews #afol #lighthouse #legoleaks
Here's your first look at the @lego Ideas 21335 Mo Here's your first look at the @lego Ideas 21335 Motorised Lighthouse!

Swipe to see more or hit the link in bio!

🗓 1 September 2022
💵 US$299.99/AU$469.99/£264.99
🧱 2,065 pieces

Includes a Powered Up Battery Box, LED Light, Motor and a brand new LEGO Fresnel Lens (last image)

#lego #legoleaks #legoideas #lighthouse #lego2022 #legonews #legos #afol
Look what came in the mail! The new @lego Guardian Look what came in the mail! The new @lego Guardians of the Galaxy Advent Calendar! 

As per tradition, I'll only be opening this in December when we kick off the annual LEGO Advent Calendar countdown!

Trying to keep as spoiler free as possible because who wants to ruin the Advent Calendar experience!

Will also be doing Star Wars, Harry Potter and Friends this year!

See you on 1 December!

#lego #lego2022 #guardiansofthegalaxy #legomarvel #legoadvent #legochristmas #adventcalendar #legoleaks #afol #legonews #legos
Here's the Wolf Costume minifigure from @lego mini Here's the Wolf Costume minifigure from @lego minifigures Series 23!

It functions both as a Wolf Costume minifigure AND the Big Bad Wolf, out to get the 3 Little Pigs!

His alternate face is great, with a "I'll huff and I'll puff and I'll blow your house down!" expression! 

A request from @9brickcity!

#lego #lego2022 #legominifigures #minifigures #minifigs #legoleaks #LEGOnews #legoreview #legos #afol #legocmf
Meet the Knight of the Yellow Castle from @lego mi Meet the Knight of the Yellow Castle from @lego minifigures Series 23! 👑 

This brave pint-sized knight comes with a hobby horse, pearl gold sword and in a nod to 375 the "Yellow Castle" features the Crown crests property noted on her armour (wow!), kite shield and also, on her torso!

With a resurgence of interest in all things LEGO Castles, she's sure to be one of the most sought-after minifigures from Series 23 by Medieval army builders.

Hit the link in bio to read my full review! 

#lego #lego2022 #legominifigures #minifigures #minifigs #legoleaks #legoreview #legos #afol #LEGOCastle
Very cool of @lego to introduce a minifigure with Very cool of @lego to introduce a minifigure with a diastema (tooth gap) with Series 23's Reindeer Costume minifigure!

Some famous people with diastemas include @madonna, Eddie Murphy, Willem Defoe, and Seal (singer, not animal).

#lego #lego2022 #LEGOminifigures #minifigures #minifigs #legocmf #series23 #legoleaks #afol #legos #legoreview
Check out all 12 new characters from @lego Minifig Check out all 12 new characters from @lego Minifigures Series 23! Swipe ➡️

Series 23 features a splendid holiday and costume-themed selection, and is one of the strongest line-up yet!

Hit the link in bio for my full review and feel guide! 

From Christmas-themed minifigs that will excite LEGO Winter Village fans, to Classic homages like the Knight of the Yellow Castle, there are hardly any duds in this series! 

Which characters from Series 23 are your favourite?

#lego #lego2022 #minifigures #legominifigures #series23 #LEGOWintervillage #legoleaks #LEGOnews #legoreview #legos #afol
Load More... Follow on Instagram

Recent Posts

  • Review: LEGO 21335 Motorized Lighthouse
  • A LEGO Bluey set could become a reality, hitting 10,000 votes on LEGO Ideas
  • LEGO 21335 Motorized Lighthouse is set to illuminate your LEGO collection
  • Viking Village has won the LEGO Ideas x Target fan vote, and will be turned into an official LEGO Set!
  • LEGO 75337 AT-TE Walker now available in North America!
  • Three LEGO Medieval Castles come together to form the Falcon Fortress, inspired by Lion Knights’ Castle!
  • Amazon Australia and Afterpay Day LEGO sales roundup – updated 18 August 2022

LEGO Reviews

Review: LEGO 70905 The Batmobile

Review: Legoland Malaysia Water Park

Review: LEGO Duplo 10943 Happy Childhood Moments

December MiniFigPak Review

Review: LEGO The Hobbit 79016 Attack on Lake-town

Review: Lego 79000 – Riddles For The Ring

Review: LEGO 75167 Bounty Hunter Speeder Bike Battle Pack

Categories

Archives

Jay

Jay is passionate about LEGO and the endless creative adventures made possible by this complex interlocking brick system.
Learn more →

Popular Posts

Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2022 · WordPress · Log in We may earn a commission when you use one of our offers/links to make a purchase.