LEGO Pokémon keeps growing with a new batch of sets that will include three Pokémon Trainer minifigures, a Zinnia minifigure, plus sculpted Pikachu and Eevee figures that are similar to how LEGO Disney has represented characters like Eeyore.
Five new sets are coming throughout the rest of the year – 72150 Munchlax, 72160 Arcanine, 72168 Rayquaza, 72154 Iconic Trainer Moments Poké Ball and 40868 Up-Scaled Red Minifigure.
Unlike the recently announced LEGO SMART Play sets, these models are more focused on display and intended for older builders.
72154 Iconic Trainer Moments Poké Ball
Pieces: 2,339
Price: £229.99 / $299.99 / €249.99
Release date: October 1
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A Poké Ball is at the very core of Pokémon and this set focuses on that iconic item. The brick-built Poké Ball can open to reveal key moments from a Pokémon Trainer’s journey that are constructed and housed inside. There is a battle scene, Professor Oak’s laboratory and grasslands to discover ‘mon in.
Perhaps most anticipated of all are the set’s characters – Professor Oak, Picnicker and Red as minifigures, plus Pikachu and Eevee as unique sculpted and decorated figures.
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72160 Arcanine
Pieces: 1,083
Price: £89.99 / $99.99 / €99.99
Release date: August 1
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The four-legged Legendary Pokémon is built with all of the requisite fur, seemingly making good use of slopes, rock elements and anything else that can suggest its shaggy features. 72160 Arcanine represents the Kanto region creature that starts life as a Growlithe and can run more than 6,200 miles in a single day and night.
72168 Rayquaza
Pieces: 1,083
Price: £119.99 / $119.99 / €129.99
Release date: August 1
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72168 Rayquaza allows fans to build the Sky Pillar scene from Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, which means the set contains the bricks and instructions to build both the base and Rayquaza. It also includes a Lorekeeper Zinnia minifigure.
Introduced in Generation 3, Rayquaza lived for hundreds of millions of years in the earth’s ozone layer, never descending to the ground. The creature seemingly subsists on water and particles in the atmosphere.
72150 Munchlax
Pieces: 757
Price: £59.99 / $69.99 / €69.99
Release date: August 1
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This Normal-type Pokémon is more than 18cm tall. 72150 Munchlax features a decorated element to capture the eyes and teeth. As well as building the creature itself, the set builds a tree stump base for it to sit on. Munchlax is known for its enormous appetite and evolves into Snorlax.
40868 Up-Scaled Red Minifigure
Pieces: 930
Price: £69.99 / $79.99 / €79.99
Release date: October 1
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40868 Up-Scaled Red Minifigure follows the same format as other upscaled figures sets like the recently released 75461 Up-Scaled Darth Vader Minifigure, 76393 Harry Potter & Hermione Granger (the original in this series) and 40921 Up-Scaled Blue Astronaut Minifigure.
The set features the Trainer, Red, in his red hat, blue trousers, backpack and red vest with a pin attached, plus a Poké Ball for him to hold. It features all of the traits of a minifigure but larger, including posable arms and legs and a rotating head.
“We know fans are thrilled to see the LEGO Pokémon world continue to grow within our portfolio,” says LEGO Chief Marketing and Product Officer Julia Goldin. “Pokémon is such a beloved franchise with an incredibly passionate global community, and the response to our LEGO Pokémon sets so far has been extraordinary. We’re excited to keep delivering new and imaginative build experiences for fans of all ages and we can’t wait for them to enjoy what’s coming next.”
“The response from our fans to the LEGO Pokémon sets released so far has been incredible to see,” adds The Pokémon Company International Chief Product and Experience Officer Gaku Susai. “We’re proud to continue inspiring discovery and creativity through new launches such as these, alongside the LEGO Group, giving fans the chance to build, play, and experience the world of Pokémon in all new ways.”
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