Eiichiro Oda Finally Plays with One Piece LEGO Sets — A Dream Come True

Eiichiro Oda Finally Plays with One Piece LEGO Sets — A Dream Come True

The creator of One Piece, Eiichiro Oda, recently experienced a moment that fans only ever dreamed of—seeing and actually playing with One Piece LEGO sets for the very first time. The reaction? Pure joy.

Oda, who famously revealed he's been asking for a One Piece LEGO toy for over 25 years, finally got his wish when the LEGO Group, Netflix, and Tomorrow Studios unveiled a full line of One Piece sets based on the live-action adaptation. In a warm and candid video clip shared via Netflix Anime’s official platforms, Oda opened a chest filled with meticulously crafted LEGO models—complete with a larger-than-life “Gomu Gomu no Mi” (Gum-Gum Fruit). He described the moment with genuine excitement, exclaiming how he now has dozens of unopened LEGO boxes piled at his workspace that he’s eager to build and display.

Fans—and perhaps unsurprisingly—are just as thrilled. On community forums, one user captured the shared sentiment best: "Seeing Oda so excited for the LEGO sets makes me excited as well." Another perfectly summed up the vibe: “Oda’s childlike spirit is so beautiful… he’s like a kid on Christmas morning.”

The sets include detailed recreations of East Blue landmarks like the Windmill Village Hut, Buggy’s Circus Tent, Arlong Park, the Going Merry ship, and the Baratie floating restaurant. And for Oda, seeing his Straw Hat Pirates immortalized in LEGO bricks has been more than merchandise—it’s a tangible token of creative celebration.