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LEGO Announces First Official Pokémon Building Sets for 2026 Launch: Get Pikachu, Charizard and More

The collaboration features iconic Pokémon characters and is aimed at collectors and adult builders, with sets shipping on the franchise's 30th anniversary, February 27.

  • The Lego Group and Pokémon announced pre-orders for LEGO Pokémon sets, scheduled to ship on February 27, with Pokémon first launched in Japan in 1996.
  • Timed to the 30th anniversary, Pokémon first debuted in Japan on February 27, 1996, and has expanded across games, cards, animation, movies and merchandise, with events and product launches throughout the year.
  • Builders can expect Lego versions of Pikachu and a Poké Ball, plus Eevee, Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise, all designed as display-and-build sets.
  • The announcement has generated heavy buzz among longtime fans, collectors and casual builders, and the sets are now available for pre-order on LEGO's official website.
  • The Lego partnership is one of the earliest anniversary announcements, aligning with adult builders and the collector market as 30th anniversary events unfold throughout the year.
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After over 25 years of waiting, it's finally time for LEGO to launch the very first officially licensed Pokémon sets. The announcement is a milestone for fans of both brands and aims directly at the nostalgic hearts of those who grew up with the first Pokémon generation. The sets appear on time for the 30th anniversary of the Pokémon series on February 27, 2026 and focus entirely on the Kanto region, the home of the first 151 Pokémon. Above all,…

The first LEGO Pok mon sets fulfil a long-standing fan's dream, but the implementation ensures a boost. While the existence of the cooperation is celebrated, the high prices and the square design are critical. (Continue reading)

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ScreenRant broke the news in Montreal, Canada on Monday, January 12, 2026.
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