Overview
- Partnership Announcement: The LEGO Group and The Pokémon Company have entered a multi-year partnership.
- First Set Release: Scheduled for 2026.
- Initial Teaser: Hints at a Pikachu LEGO set.
- Transition from Mattel: LEGO to take over from Mattel’s Mega Bloks and Mega Construx lines.
The LEGO Group and The Pokémon Company have announced a multi-year partnership to produce LEGO sets based on the Pokémon franchise, with the first set expected to release in 2026. A teaser suggests that Pikachu will be among the initial offerings.
This collaboration signifies a shift from Mattel’s Mega Bloks and Mega Construx, which have produced Pokémon-themed building sets for over two decades. LEGO’s recent collaborations with Nintendo properties like Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, and Animal Crossing indicate a broader strategy to incorporate popular gaming franchises into their product lines.
For more details, visit Polygon.
