Pantasy have shared an interesting update this week about how they’re approaching lighting in their sets going forward, and it’s one that’s worth paying attention to if, like me, you care about how lighting is actually integrated rather than bolted on as an afterthought.
In a post shared on Pantasy’s official Facebook page, Pantasy explained that they’ve been developing their own in-house lighting system and that future sets will increasingly be designed with lighting considered from the very beginning of the build process.
According to Pantasy, their Architecture Firm set was the first model to fully integrate lighting from the design stage. Wiring is built into the structure, and lighting components are installed naturally as part of the build, with the goal of improving both the final look and the overall building experience.
That approach matters. Integrated lighting almost always works better than retrofitting LEDs into a set that was never designed to accommodate them. Anyone who has tried to hide wires in tight spaces after the fact will know exactly why.
Pantasy also addressed a common pain point head-on. They confirmed they’re testing lighting add-ons for some older sets that didn’t originally include lighting, but they were refreshingly honest about the limitations. Because those models weren’t designed with lighting in mind, visible wires may be unavoidable, and full compatibility with their newer system isn’t guaranteed.
That honesty is welcome. Retrofitted lighting can still add atmosphere, but it’s always a compromise.
Pantasy were clear that not every set will necessarily suit lighting, and that decisions will depend on the structure and intent of each model, as well as ongoing feedback from builders. They also confirmed they’re already working on more sets that follow this integrated approach.
It’s an encouraging direction. Brands like Lumibricks have shown just how effective built-in lighting can be when it’s treated as part of the design rather than an optional extra. Whether Pantasy can reach that same level of execution is something we’ll only know once more sets land.
For now, it’s good to see lighting being discussed openly, realistically, and without pretending it’s a magic upgrade for every build.
