LEGO has expanded its Pokémon portfolio with a wave of adult-focused sets launching this summer and into October, following the earlier large-scale builds that included Blastoise, Charizard, Venusaur, Pikachu and Eevee-themed releases.
The latest trio — highlighted by an Arcanine model, an up-scaled Red minifigure, and a Rayquaza Sky Pillar scene — targets collectors looking for display-quality builds rather than play-focused toys.
A review copy was provided by the LEGO Group.
Arcanine (priced at £89.99) stands out for its organic silhouette and surprising fidelity to the Pokémon's flowing mane and fur.
The reviewer noted a clear improvement over previous mid-range Pokémon builds, praising the set's balance of detail and piece economy.
Construction follows a logical progression — assembling a central body frame, attaching each leg, then the tail and head — with surface details and the character's black stripes applied as finishing touches.
The model largely avoids a blocky look, delivering smooth curves and a lifelike poseability that makes it feel more like a sculpted display piece than a traditional brick-built figure.
The writer did register a minor critique: that Arcanine feels somewhat compact relative to its in-game bulk, a factor to consider given the set's £89.99 price point.
The up-scaled Red minifigure delivers a recognizable interpretation of the franchise mascot.
The build reproduces key features — Red's cap with a bent brim, shirt detailing including collar and badge, a backpack, and hair that peeks from under the cap — creating a nostalgic centerpiece for fans who remember the character from early games.
The review flagged the included oversized Poké Ball as an odd visual choice; while SMART Brick Poké Balls in smaller branded sets worked with a more compact aesthetic, the larger brick-built ball here reads as unusually shaped next to the figure.
The Rayquaza set shifts focus toward environment building, recreating the Sky Pillar location from Generation III games Pokémon Ruby, Pokémon Sapphire and Pokémon Emerald.
It includes Zinnia, a character introduced in the Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire remakes.
The Sky Pillar base features textured steps, cloud elements and an elevated tower that supports Rayquaza on a clear stand, creating the illusion of flight.
The reviewer enjoyed assembling the winding segments of Rayquaza's body but observed that much of the build time is spent on the base rather than the dragon itself.
Overall, these sets demonstrate LEGO's continued effort to craft premium, display-oriented Pokémon models that appeal to adult collectors and franchise fans.
The latest trio — highlighted by an Arcanine model, an up-scaled Red minifigure, and a Rayquaza Sky Pillar scene — targets collectors looking for display-quality builds rather than play-focused toys.
A review copy was provided by the LEGO Group.
Arcanine (priced at £89.99) stands out for its organic silhouette and surprising fidelity to the Pokémon's flowing mane and fur.
The reviewer noted a clear improvement over previous mid-range Pokémon builds, praising the set's balance of detail and piece economy.
Construction follows a logical progression — assembling a central body frame, attaching each leg, then the tail and head — with surface details and the character's black stripes applied as finishing touches.
The model largely avoids a blocky look, delivering smooth curves and a lifelike poseability that makes it feel more like a sculpted display piece than a traditional brick-built figure.
The writer did register a minor critique: that Arcanine feels somewhat compact relative to its in-game bulk, a factor to consider given the set's £89.99 price point.
The up-scaled Red minifigure delivers a recognizable interpretation of the franchise mascot.
The build reproduces key features — Red's cap with a bent brim, shirt detailing including collar and badge, a backpack, and hair that peeks from under the cap — creating a nostalgic centerpiece for fans who remember the character from early games.
The review flagged the included oversized Poké Ball as an odd visual choice; while SMART Brick Poké Balls in smaller branded sets worked with a more compact aesthetic, the larger brick-built ball here reads as unusually shaped next to the figure.
The Rayquaza set shifts focus toward environment building, recreating the Sky Pillar location from Generation III games Pokémon Ruby, Pokémon Sapphire and Pokémon Emerald.
It includes Zinnia, a character introduced in the Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire remakes.
The Sky Pillar base features textured steps, cloud elements and an elevated tower that supports Rayquaza on a clear stand, creating the illusion of flight.
The reviewer enjoyed assembling the winding segments of Rayquaza's body but observed that much of the build time is spent on the base rather than the dragon itself.
Overall, these sets demonstrate LEGO's continued effort to craft premium, display-oriented Pokémon models that appeal to adult collectors and franchise fans.
