Ever Zoned Out While Building?
Like, you’re building a tree, and suddenly that little origami crane on it feels like it just flew back home. The train lights flicker on, and you hear a voice in your head say: “Welcome aboard the Time Train to Fantasy Forest.” You turn your head, and there’s ZSIGA, wearing a Big Bad Wolf mask, performing seriously in a tiny puppet theater...
—If you’ve got that “brick daydreamer mindset,” congrats: the ZSIGA Forest Stroll Series by POP MART was made for you.
What kind of stories can a brick-built world tell? Let’s dive into this magical forest from a first-person perspective and find out!
Unboxing Time!
Let’s start with the main set’s packaging. The front shows a part of the build, the side shares design highlights and the back reveals the full build and its features, plus a glance at the whole series. The bottom has all the product info.
The four smaller sets follow a similar layout, just in more compact boxes. We’ll let the pictures do the talking:
Inside the main box, everything’s neatly sorted: base plates (a.k.a. “QISI Plates”), stands, acrylic covers, all individually packaged. The bricks are sorted clearly, making it a super friendly unboxing experience.
Parts Quality?
POP MART’s brick quality is still top-tier! The custom “QISI Plates” are especially impressive—thick and weighty in hand.
Unlike standard baseplates, these have a hollow structure and require special “QISI Pins” for building.
This makes for a more dimensional build with a richer base structure—but also a tiny challenge: you might get some uneven spots, which might bug the perfectionists out there.
The good news? This series introduces lots of newly molded parts, adding great detail and style, especially in the Forest Cabin and Gentle Beast builds. The trees alone are a big visual win.
There are plenty of printed elements too. Some stickers are included, but they’re clear waterproof vinyl—thick, durable, and easy to clean (yes, even washable). A solid upgrade!
And the included brick separator tool deserves a shout-out. Everyone in our office loved it—it’s handy for both pulling pieces apart and installing those QISI Pins. The tip design is especially thoughtful.
The Instruction Manual
The manual is split into five clear sections: set overview, build instructions, how to use the separator, bag organization, and step-by-step guides. The instructions are super user-friendly, with no big leaps that leave you lost mid-build.
For tricky steps, there are 1:1 reference diagrams, making it perfect even for first-timers.
Most of the build follows a one-step-per-page flow, except for a few simpler parts that are grouped four per page. Overall, a very gentle learning curve—great for beginners!
Let’s Talk Building Experience
We’ll focus on the “Forest Cabin” for this section (but feel free to drop questions about the others in the comments and we’ll try to help!).
As one of the two main sets, Forest Cabin offers two distinct scenes: Moonlight Treehouse and Lost Planet.
The build has 491 steps in total, which should take around 5 hours to complete. There are 15 brick bags: bags 1–11 cover the Treehouse (with two manuals), and bags 12–15 + the third manual are for the Lost Planet.
The pacing is smooth and logical. But here’s a tip: the QISI Plate sections connect using only a few pins, which can feel a bit loose. It’s fine for this set, but more noticeable in the Gentle Beast—OCD builders, consider this a heads-up.
Bag 2 sets the base, bag 3 starts the decor, and by bags 4–5 the walls go up. The roof design is clever, using angled bricks to create a really dynamic silhouette—the visual depth is top-notch.
One challenge: some axle bricks need to be perfectly aligned for the gear mechanisms to work. I almost messed this up—make sure to line them up carefully!
Some of the gears look nearly identical, and it's easy to mess them up—until you get it right, and boom! The whole frame locks into place like magic.
Bag 6 adds the moon dial, bags 7–8 cover the roof, which features a foldable structure. This part is especially fun and smooth to build.
With the roof in place, the main structure is done. Bags 9–11 handle the finishing touches, which we won’t spoil—but trust us, they’re full of surprises!
Moving onto Lost Planet, the difficulty ramps up. It’s dense with tiny stacked parts, and the visual clarity can be a challenge. But once you’re in the flow, the tactile feel is amazing.
Quick warning: silver and gray bricks look very similar in low light. Mistakes = instant regret. Build in good lighting and sort by color in advance!
All in all, the build was smooth, no mixed-up bags, and the logic behind the steps was clear. Definitely a satisfying experience—great for slow builders and display lovers alike!
Final Builds – Let’s Talk Results
Forest Cabin
This set brings together two stories in one: the whimsical Moonlight Treehouse and the mysterious Lost Planet. After finishing, I genuinely felt like I’d built two little fairy tales.
The Treehouse is a cluster of tiny wooden huts, each with its own charm—little bows, crowns, and origami cranes tucked inside like hidden memories from ZSIGA’s world.
One of the coolest features? The moon clock on the left. The background uses “flow resin” bricks—tiny particles that trickle down like an hourglass. Totally calming to watch!
The whole treehouse lights up with sound control, and when it glows at night, the vibe is unreal. The rooftops have scattered leaf bricks, and a small window in the back opens up so you can sneak a peek at the gear mechanism inside. Super cozy with a touch of steampunk.
The Lost Planet scene, meanwhile, is a different mood entirely: think space wreckage meets post-apocalyptic garden. A snail-shaped dome sits on top, made from shimmery acrylic that sparkles like space dust.
It uses magnetic touch lighting—just bring the handle close and the snail’s glowing “eyes” light up. It’s weirdly alive.
There’s also a hanging pocket watch, and ZSIGA’s little crown can be removed and hooked onto the box. Cute little touches that bring it all together.
And yes—there’s a built-in wall mount included. Whether you display it on your desk or hang it up, this piece demands attention.
Gentle Beast
The biggest surprise of the whole lineup.
At first glance, nobody was hyped—dull greens, bland box… honestly, we thought it was going to be the weakest of the bunch. Then we built it… and wow, complete 180.
The entire color scheme is layered greens—from grass green to forest and lake hues. It’s subtle, but so well executed.
There are two stunning acrylic trees, with a little fox and a bold butterfly perched at the tip. The surrounding shrubs and mailbox details make the whole thing feel like a living 3D picture book.
The lake is a highlight: glossy lake green bricks mixed with glittery pieces and wave patterns. You can practically feel a breeze coming off it.
The acrylic case is clean and crisp, topped off with ZSIGA’s logo plate and a small shrub build on the side. A subtle but beautiful set—definitely worth keeping.
Time Train
This one feels like a train headed straight into a dream—a soft caramel-toned locomotive with full-on autumn vibes.
The retro-style engine can tilt at different angles, making it fun to pose and photograph.
Inside, it’s packed: seats, steering wheel, doors that open, and even a little fold-out ladder. Nothing’s been left out.
At the front is the “Time Gate”—a twisting half-ring that looks like a bending clockwork wormhole. Surrounded by gears, it’s like you’re watching the train pass through a massive clock.
The track design is also clever—it doubles as piano keys. A poetic blend of mechanics and melody with a touch of steampunk.
Lighting comes from a balloon in the window—bring the magnetic wand close, and poof! Lights on. Feels like the beginning of a magical journey.
The case front features the Time Gate as a sticker, and the top corner has a little train station sign—charming to the last detail.
️ Forest Letter
After going through all the sets, one thing is crystal clear: POP MART knows how to play with colors.
This one’s all about purple—deep purple, misty violet, dusty lilac, even a hint of blue-toned lavender. But it never feels overwhelming. Throw in a few warm orange leaves and a matching ZSIGA figure, and you’ve got the perfect cool-warm color pop. Eye-catching, but super tasteful.
The scene is centered around a big tree, with gracefully stretching branches and scattered origami cranes, like a breeze froze mid-flight. It’s peaceful, but full of motion.
Tiny details are packed in too: an old-school telephone that you can actually pick up (the dial even turns!), and a tree stump table where ZSIGA sits reading a letter.
Lighting? It’s hidden in a flower by the stump. One tap with the magnetic wand and it glows—a dreamy, illustration-like atmosphere you’ll want to keep lit forever.
Puppet Theater
This one’s hands-down the most “theatrical” set of them all—ZSIGA wearing a Big Bad Wolf mask, performing onstage? Yes, please.
The whole setup screams tiny drama: the background is a windowed stage set, with frames and tree branches creating depth, and a vintage checkerboard floor for a nostalgic theater vibe.
On either side are blue velvet curtains—rich in texture, naturally folded. They instantly draw you into this little fantasy world.
It’s not just for looks, either: there’s a parasol-style chandelier that lights up via magnetic wand, and a gear mechanism on the side that makes the puppets (yes, both Big Bad Wolf and Little Red Riding Hood) actually spin and dance. It’s like a real puppet show!
Minifigure Line-Up
Let’s check out the full ZSIGA minifigure crew—from left to right, we’ve got:
l Growth ZSIGA
l Silver Crown ZSIGA
l Shy Hunter ZSIGA (comes with a backpack and bow, from Gentle Beast)
l Time Messenger ZSIGA
l Origami Crane ZSIGA
l Little Wolf ZSIGA (comes with a controller stick, from Puppet Theater)
Each minifig has a smooth, satisfying feel in hand, and the tiny accessories? Absolutely on point. From the backpack to the joystick, POP MART clearly poured a ton of thought into every detail—this round of brick minifigs is a total win.
THE END
After finishing the entire series, I can sum up the feeling in one sentence:
“My wallet’s empty, but my soul is healed.”
The ZSIGA Forest Stroll Series isn’t just about display-worthy builds—it’s about telling stories with bricks, maybe even stories where you see a bit of yourself in ZSIGA.
But hey—if you’re just looking for a set that looks great in your display case and lights up beautifully for your next photo shoot, this lineup still hits the mark.
Personally, I’m already dreaming of what POP MART might drop next: Desert Nomads? Undersea Express? Galactic Ballroom?
Whatever it is... POP MART, please keep them coming.