BTS made a huge splash in the global music scene in 2018,... breaking record after record and embarking on a sold out world tour.<br />The band's merchandise has been flying off the shelves as well.<br />According to our Seo Eunkyung, fans are counting the hours until the next big items, B-T-S dolls... are released.<br /> <br />Fans of K-pop mega band BTS will be able to see their idols in doll form starting this summer.<br />American toymaker Mattel, who also manufacture Barbie dolls, made the announcement at the Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair on January 6th. <br />It's part of a comprehensive worldwide licensing agreement with the band's label Big Hit Entertainment, under which Mattel will create dolls, collectable figures, games and other merchandise. <br />The dolls will be based on BTS's "IDOL" music video, which reached more than 300 million YouTube views.<br />After the news, Mattel's Twitter account saw 25,000 new followers and the company's shares jumped almost 8 percent on Monday, the day after the partnership with the K-pop sensations was announced. <br />SEO Eun-kyung, Arirang News. <br />
