What’s New
The inaugural collaboration between Pokémon and Lego has launched with tremendous success, quickly selling out upon its release. The debut set, featuring 6,838 pieces and showcasing Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise, hit the Lego website with a price tag of $649.99. This is the first time licensed Pokémon characters have appeared in Lego form, 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 like Eevee, Charizard, and Pikachu. These sets cater to both fans and collectors, featuring intricate models and display capabilities.
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 multiple posing options, including a tail that can be assembled as either male or female.
- Eevee Set: Made up of 587 pieces, it offers a movable tail, head, and limbs for various poses.
- All sets are designed for display and can be posed in multiple ways.
- Initial launch sold out swiftly on Lego's website.
- The Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise set is scheduled for restock on February 27.
- Preorders for the Pikachu and Eevee sets are also set to ship on February 27.
Key Inserts & Parallels
- These are buildable Lego sets, not card products, so no traditional trading card inserts or parallels are included.
- Each set offers unique display and pose options for the Pokémon featured.
- The Pikachu set includes interchangeable tail options to depict male or female versions.
Autographs & Relics
- No autograph or memorabilia content is associated with these products.
- Each set is a collectible Lego model with poseable features and display elements.
Collector Notes
- The three initial sets quickly sold out during their first release on Lego.com.
- The Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise set will be available again on February 27, according to Lego.
- Pikachu and Eevee sets were available for preorder but also sold out upon initial launch.
- Some buyers have listed these sets on secondary markets at prices exceeding retail.
- All sets include poseable elements for display customization.
- No trading cards, autographs, or memorabilia are included with these Lego sets.
- Images and further product details can be found on the Lego website.
Source: https://www.sportscardportal.com
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