BTS fans were so ready for the arrival of the official BTS dolls. Announced on Jan 6, 2019, Mattel revealed that K-Pop's biggest sensation would be getting its own set of dolls, just like lots of music groups in the past (anyone else have those *NSYNC dolls from theirNo Strings Attachedalbum?). On Tuesday, March 26, the dolls were finally revealed According to a press release announcing the upcoming arrival of the dolls in January, the looks each fashion doll would be sporting were supposed to emulate the boys' looks from the "Idol" music video. Then, on the morning of March 26, the official photo finally dropped.
"MIC Drop, ARMY! For the first time ever, we're thrilled to show you the line of #BTSxMattel fashion dolls!" Mattel's tweet debuting the dolls said. "Take a look at V, SUGA, Jin, Jung Kook, RM, Jimin and j-hope as dolls inspired by the Idol music video!"