The world was first introduced to Snoopy in October, 1950. The imaginative beagle can often be found lazing his days away in his dog house or pretending to be one of many different characters. He soon became the standout star of the Peanuts comic strip by Charles M. Shultz. The beloved character has become the latest to be immortalised in LEGO form, thanks to the latest LEGO Ideas set. Here’s a closer look at the Peanuts: Snoopy’s Doghouse set.
Product Details
Set Name: Peanuts: Snoopy’s Doghouse | Set Number: 21368 | Pieces: 964 | Theme: Ideas
Instructions: Paper booklet + Builder App | Sticker: N/A | Minifigures: N/A
RRP: £64.99/79.99€/$89.99/129.99AUD/129.99CAD
Availability: LEGO Stores, LEGO Online & LEGO retailers from June 1st
The original fan design this set is based on is the Snoopy – Campfire project by bossofdos64. It was chosen to become a LEGO Ideas set in March 2025, where it’s part of the second 2024 product review. It was intended to celebrate Peanuts 75th anniversary, and although that took place last year, the set still celebrates an iconic pair of characters. The original design featured only Snoopy and Woodstock enjoying a campfire. As you can see from the original submission, these aspects of the fan design have remained but are incorporated into a larger set by adding Snoopy’s famous doghouse and a starry backdrop.
The build begins with the contraction of Snoopy, which can be altered in different ways depending on how you wish to display him. The base version of Snoopy features fixed, standing legs and a poseable head, which is mounted on a ball joint. Towards the end of the build instructions, you are then given the option to build a second pair of legs, which can allow Snoopy to sit. The third option removes Snoopy’s tail and repositions his head so that he can lounge atop his dog house.
Thankfully, there is no need for any rebuilding. The two sets of legs can both be built at the same time, and changing them is as simple as popping off the chest plate and switching the legs over. The repositioning of the head is equally as simple and requires you to switch it from the ball joint connection to a fixed axle hole, and then fill the resulting gap with a small slope section. I hate when sets use the same pieces for alternate builds. So the fact that you can easily switch up Snoopy’s pose is great. Most of the detail on Snoopy comes via the elements used to create him. But there is a white curved windscreen piece, which includes printed eyes. Unfortunately, the lack of a mouth gives LEGO Snoopy an almost soulless feel. Despite that, considering the character has been transformed from a 2D illustration to a 3D model, it still manages to maintain some of Snoopy’s style.
Snoopy’s best pal is a small yellow bird called Woodstock. Although introduced much later than Snoopy, the pair are often seen together. The version of Woodstock included in the set is a vast improvement over the original project. This largely due to the use of a new tuft element. It’s used to give Woodstock his feathers. It’s also used elsewhere in the set as tufts of grass.
The scenery part of the build includes a section of grass made from green elements and includes various connection points so that you can display Snoopy and Woodstock along with the campfire, a backdrop of starry sky and Snoopy’s famous Doghouse. The grass and campfire are directly inspired by the fan design, although their final appearance is tweaked. The sky has been added compared to the fan design, but the biggest and best addition is the red doghouse. Snoopy is often found atop his red doghouse, which he uses to relax on, write on and even pretend he’s an ace fighter pilot. This addition really elevates the sets’ appearance. The doghouse is an important part of Snoopy’s character. Adding to the set’s displayable nature.
As mentioned, the set includes a campfire, which is smaller than the fan submission but still looks perfect for roasting marshmallows. But a small blue typewriter has been added. Snoopy can often be found sitting on the roof of his doghouse penning a new best seller. The typewriter features a small printed tile displaying the start of Snoopy’s latest bestseller.
Although this is another display-focused set, it’s a charming celebration of Snoopy. The additional elements included in the set are worthy additions and not there just to inflate the price. But the set is also another great showcase of the LEGO Ideas theme and the creativity of fan builders. The LEGO Ideas Peanuts: Snoopy’s Doghouse set launches on June 1st and can be pre-ordered now.
The LEGO Group provided this set to BricksFanz.com for review purposes. The thoughts in this review are those of BricksFanz.com and do not reflect those of the LEGO Group or Peanuts Worldwide LLC. Providing the set for free does not guarantee a favourable opinion of it
