- Lego's first three Pokémon sets have landed
- The standout is the 6,838-piece Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise build
- The cheapest is the Lego Eevee at $59.99 / £54.99 / AU$99.99
Following an electric teaser last year, we’ve finally been shown the first three Lego Pokémon sets. The highlight is a stunning 6,838-piece set featuring Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise, which is sure to make a dent in your wallet.
This impressive set showcases all three Kanto starters on a beautifully designed base: a woodland clearing for Venusaur, a rocky outcrop for Blastoise, and a lava-filled volcano for Charizard.
However, this masterpiece comes with a hefty price tag of $649.99 / £579.99 / AU$999.99 when it launches on February 27, alongside the other two sets.
If you decide to preorder this set, you’ll receive a bonus Kanto Region Badge Collection gift-with-purchase while stocks last. This collection features Lego versions of every badge, and as someone who has considered sewing Pokémon badge patches into my favorite jacket, I’m quite envious of those who will receive this bonus.
Gotta build ‘em all
If the Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise set is beyond your budget, there are more affordable options available.
The smallest and least expensive set is Eevee, priced at $59.99 / £54.99 / AU$99.99. This 587-piece model offers a good amount of articulation, allowing you to pose it by adjusting its head, ears, tail, and paws.
Eevee, now a beloved mascot, was a natural choice for a build. Despite its lower piece count, it boasts impressive detail and employs interesting techniques to create a smoother finish for its coat.
In between the two larger sets is Pikachu, depicted leaping out of its Poké Ball amidst a burst of blue sparks. This set leans more towards being a display piece, but it offers various posing options. You can choose to have Pikachu jumping out of its ball or positioned playfully with it.
Additionally, you can customize Pikachu’s tail shape, opting for either the straight end seen in males or the heart-shaped bumps typical of female Pikachu.
While the Pikachu set, priced at $199.99 / £179.99 / AU$299.99, is reasonable for a 2,050-piece model, I wish there was a more budget-friendly option akin to the Eevee set.
The challenge Lego faces with Pokémon builds is that the smooth finishes require many internal pieces, making it difficult to reduce the piece count and, consequently, the price.
Hopefully, if this collaboration continues, we’ll see a wider range of price points, as my excitement has waned, and even the nostalgia these sets evoke can’t offset the significant cost.
