Princess Mononoke LEGO Set Hits 10,000 Supporters
The Forest of Spirits prototype, built by Briquette, has qualified for LEGO's third 2026 product review.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Animation
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A Princess Mononoke LEGO Ideas prototype titled The Forest of Spirits, submitted by builder Briquette on March 21, 2025, has reached 10,000 supporters. LEGO has informed Briquette that the set will be reviewed at its next official product review.
Why it matters
Reaching the 10,000-supporter threshold moves the set into LEGO's formal review process, where community support is a factor in final selection. The timing could also favor the set, since Princess Mononoke marks its 30th anniversary in 2027.
The prototype's supporter count rose from 5,000 in February 2026 to 10,000 by October 31, 2026, and the build uses roughly 2,550 pieces with multi-piece figures of San, Ashitaka and Yakul. LEGO has not said whether it will approve the set.
The players
Briquette
Briquette is the builder who created and submitted The Forest of Spirits prototype to LEGO Ideas.
LEGO Ideas
LEGO Ideas is the company-managed platform where community builders submit creations and gather supporters for possible production.
Hayao Miyazaki
Hayao Miyazaki is the Japanese filmmaker and co-founder of Studio Ghibli who wrote and directed Princess Mononoke.
The details
The prototype replaces minifigures with large multi-piece figures of San, Ashitaka and Yakul. LEGO has said the set will be reviewed at its next official product review, which is scheduled for January 2027.
Timeline
March 21, 2025: Briquette submits The Forest of Spirits to LEGO Ideas.
February 2026: The prototype reaches 5,000 supporters.
October 31, 2026: The prototype surpasses 10,000 supporters.
January 2027: LEGO's scheduled product review of the prototype.
2027: Princess Mononoke's 30th anniversary.
Roadmap
The set's progress follows LEGO's 2025 decision to reject five Ghibli-inspired prototypes among 143 sets at its second official product review. Its advance to a scheduled 2027 review suggests the subject is still being considered for LEGO's catalog.
If LEGO approves the set, fans could buy it through LEGO's retail channels, though no release date or price has been announced. The January 2027 review is the next known step toward availability.
The takeaway
Community support on LEGO Ideas can carry a prototype into formal review, but final approval still depends on LEGO's own selection process. Fans tracking the project should watch for the January 2027 review outcome.
What happens next
LEGO's third 2026 product review is scheduled for January 2027, when the Princess Mononoke set will be considered for production.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by CBR.
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