What’s New
The inaugural collaboration between Pokémon and Lego has launched with impressive demand, selling out as soon as it became available. The premiere release is a 6,838-piece set showcasing Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise, offered on the Lego site for $649.99. This is the first time Pokémon characters have been officially made into Lego bricks, with future sets for Pikachu and Eevee also announced.
Lego describes this partnership as an opportunity to "capture these iconic creatures in Lego bricks," emphasizing fan favorites such as Eevee, Charizard, and Pikachu. These sets cater to both collectors and enthusiasts, providing intricate models and multiple display options.
Configuration at a Glance
- Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise Set: Comprising 6,838 pieces, it includes buildable figures of all three Pokémon.
- Pikachu and Poké Ball Set: Contains 2,050 pieces, featuring Pikachu and a Poké Ball, with various pose options and a tail that can be built as male or female.
- Eevee Set: Comes with 587 pieces, featuring a movable tail, head, and limbs for diverse posing.
- All sets are crafted as display pieces and can be arranged in multiple poses.
- The initial launch sold out swiftly on Lego's website.
- A restock for the Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise set is planned for February 27.
- Preorders for Pikachu and Eevee sets will also be available for shipping on February 27.
Key Inserts & Parallels
- There are no traditional trading card inserts or parallels, as these are buildable Lego sets, not card products.
- Each set offers unique display and pose options for the featured Pokémon.
- The Pikachu set includes interchangeable tail options to display male or female versions.
Autographs & Relics
- No autograph or memorabilia content is applicable to these products.
- Each set is a collectible Lego model with poseable features and display elements.
Collector Notes
- The initial run of all three sets sold out rapidly on Lego.com.
- The Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise set will be restocked on February 27, as per Lego's announcement.
- Pikachu and Eevee sets were available for preorder but also sold out quickly upon release.
- Some buyers have listed these sets on secondary markets at prices exceeding retail.
- All sets include poseable elements for display flexibility.
- No trading cards, autographs, or memorabilia accompany these Lego sets.
- Product visuals and additional details are available on the Lego website.
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