A brand new line of Pokémon themed Lego units have been introduced, with a multi-year deal that’s going to price followers dearly.
Not solely do Lego and Nintendo get on very nicely nevertheless it’s amusing that they’re each fairly related corporations, beloved by their followers however infamous for his or her secrecy and insistence on doing issues their manner.
Their first partnership was for the continuing Super Mario line of Lego units, which moderately than simply being recreations of scenes from particular video games, with abnormal brick constructed minifigures, contain giant-sized Bluetooth figures and customisable programs.
They’ve additionally dabbled with units geared toward adults, such because the upcoming Mario Kart mannequin, in addition to a 2-in-1 Legend Of Zelda creation, and a complete line devoted to Animal Crossing. And now it’s the flip of Pokémon.
How many different Nintendo franchises could be become official Lego units is tough to say however in some circumstances it appears there’s been a delay as a result of they’ve licensed the property out to different corporations first.
For just a few years there have been Mario Kart units for Okay’Nex and, through the years, there have been formally licensed Pokémon units for each Nanoblock and Mega Bloks.
Inevitably, they weren’t excellent however although it’s The Pokémon Company that organises merchandise for Pokémon, not Nintendo, they’ve been introduced into the fold and a line of Pokémon units will likely be popping out in 2026, as a part of a brand new ‘multi-year’ deal.
None of them have been revealed but however the teaser video above clearly present’s Pikachu’s tail. As if there was any doubt that he’d be one of many first to indicate up.
Mega Bloks’ toys tended to be brick-built variations of the preferred pokémon, together with Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle, however there’s no clue as to what course Lego might take – apart from there’s more likely to be some type of twist to it.
‘This new partnership will convey the world of Pokémon to life in completely new methods, permitting followers to construct beloved Pokémon in Lego brick type,’ says Lego.
‘For the primary time, the Lego Group will likely be bringing probably the most beloved Pokémon to life in a brand-new manner, with play experiences that may delight new and current followers alike.’
While a Generation X online game sequel is more likely to be introduced by 2026, if not launched, the units gained’t essentially have something to do with that.
The not too long ago launched Mario Kart sub-line is predicated solely on Mario Kart 8, partly as a result of new Lego units take a surprisingly very long time to design and produce… similar to video video games.
There may very well be some connection to this 12 months’s Pokémon Legends: Z-A however extra doubtless Lego will, not less than at first, go for the plain iconic pokémon and places. Or possibly they’ll go for one thing extra outdoors the field, just like the fan creation beneath.
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