{
  "id": 11139061,
  "title": "Korean designer helps build LEGO's first Dragon Ball set",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/korean-designer-helps-build-legos-first-dragon-ball-set",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T07:57:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20261001/korean-designer-helps-build-legos-first-dragon-ball-set"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "LEGO Group has introduced its inaugural Dragon Ball set, crafted in collaboration with a Korean designer based at the company's Danish headquarters. The 1,764-piece ICONS Dragon Ball Shenron & Goku set, produced in partnership with Japanese animation studio Toei Animation, will become available for purchase on November 4. The ICONS line is LEGO's product range designed for adult enthusiasts. Dragon Ball, authored by the deceased Japanese manga creator Akira Toriyama, chronicles the escapades of Goku as he seeks to amass seven mystical orbs called Dragon Balls. Collecting all seven triggers the summoning of Shenron, a dragon capable of granting a wish. Originally serialized in 1984, the manga was later adapted into an anime series by Toei, which garnered a global fanbase. This set reenacts the moment Shenron emerges from the seven Dragon Balls, showcasing a youthful Goku perched on his magical Flying Nimbus. Embedded within the base are seven bricks symbolizing the Dragon Balls, while the Goku minifigure can be separated and repositioned. Additional components include a display stand and a plaque featuring the Dragon Ball logo. Lee Jae-won, a Korean designer employed at LEGO's Billund, Denmark facility, contributed to the set's design.",
  "summary": "LEGO Group has unveiled its first Dragon Ball set, created with the participation of a Korean designer at the Danish toymaker. The 1,764-piece LEGO Icons Dragon Ball Shenron & Goku set, developed in partnership with Japanese animation studio Toei Animation, will go on sale Nov. 4, the company said. Icons is LEGO's product line aimed at adult builders. Dragon Ball, created by the late Japanese…",
  "key_points": [
    "Korean designer Lee Jae-won collaborated on LEGO's first Dragon Ball set",
    "1,764-piece ICONS Dragon Ball Shenron & Goku set available Nov 4",
    "Set reenacts Shenron's emergence from seven Dragon Balls"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Korean designer helps build LEGO's first Dragon Ball set",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/korean-designer-helps-build-legos-first-dragon-ball-set-11142568",
        "published": "2026-10-01T08:12:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}