The Lego Pokemon Are Here, But It Will Cost A Lot To Catch Them All

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After announcing last year that Pokemon would soon join the lineup of Lego’s adult-targeted super-sets, the Norse company has fulfilled its promise. Three sets have been revealed to kick off the line: Pikachu & Pokeball, Eevee, and Venusaur, Charizard & Blastoise. Which one you pick depends on how much free time you have to take on such a project, as well as how much you have in the bank. Eevee is the simplest to build at 587 pieces and the easiest to afford at $60. The hired model looks content to tug Eevee’s tail. Pikachu doesn’t look much different in size or complexity, but looks can be deceiving. It’s 2,050 pieces counting the Pokeball, fully poseable, and a whopping $200. What gives the sticker shock a truly Thundershock feel is the fact that the Pokemon license was held by Lego competitor Mega Bloks until recently, and they offered a giant Pikachu comparable to Lego’s at one fourth the cost. This corporate handover is quite the inflation bump. If you want a REAL project, the three heavies from Red, Blue and Yellow will take you a while. Charizard, Venusaur and Blastoise are 6,838 pieces, come with a moldable base to display […]
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[Vicks Addict]

For me, this feels like Lego aiming only at adults with money and nostalgia. I grew up with Pokemon, but I also have bills and limited space. A 200 dollar Pikachu is hard to justify when it does not even look that large. The Eevee set makes more sense, but it still feels like an entry product to pull people into buying bigger sets later. I also do not like how fast prices jumped after the license change. It feels less about creativity and more about testing how much fans are willing to pay. I would rather see Lego try different Pokemon types or scenes instead of just the most famous ones again. Starter Pokemon are cool, but they are always the first choice in every product line. I will probably wait and see if prices drop or if used sets appear later.

 

[Kurapikachu]

I am not surprised by the prices, but I am still disappointed. Lego has been expensive for years, and adding a huge brand like Pokemon only makes it worse. I think the design work will be great, because Lego usually does a good job with character models. The problem is access. A lot of Pokemon fans are younger or casual fans, and these sets clearly are not for them. The VIP early access also shows who Lego wants to sell to first. I might consider Eevee as a display piece, since it is smaller and less risky. Pikachu being 200 dollars feels like a bad joke, especially when there was a cheaper option before. I do not hate the idea of Lego Pokemon, but I do not feel welcomed by it either.

 

[Magnus]

As someone who builds Lego with my kid, these sets feel completely out of reach. Pokemon is supposed to be friendly and fun, but these prices turn it into something stressful. I know Lego says these are adult sets, but Pokemon is not an adult-only brand. My kid asked about Pikachu and I had to explain why we cannot buy it. That did not feel great. Eevee is still expensive for what it is, but at least it is possible. The big three set might as well not exist for families like mine. I wish Lego had balanced this with some simpler play-focused sets at the same time. Right now it feels like they forgot a large part of the Pokemon audience.

 

[REIKO ACCORDS]

I am mostly curious how these will look in person. Photos can hide a lot of issues, especially with brick-built faces. Pikachu can easily look strange if the proportions are off. The piece count sounds impressive, but more pieces do not always mean better results. Sometimes it just means more filler inside. I do like that the Pokeball is included, since it adds context and display value. The big starter set sounds cool, but I worry it will be too busy when all three are together. I will probably wait for build videos before deciding. Price aside, I want to know if these actually feel fun to build or just repetitive. Lego sometimes struggles with organic shapes, so Pokemon is a real test for them.