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The video introduces a review of every LEGO Pokémon product set to release on Pokémon Day, including offers, all sent by LEGO. As a lifelong Pokémon fan, the reviewer promises to be thorough.
The smallest retail product, LEGO Pokémon Eevee, is reviewed. It comes in the standard LEGO 18+ black box but features nice Pokémon branding. The building instructions include interesting spreads about Eeveelutions and a nostalgic Pokédex entry screen from Pokémon Yellow. The model is surprisingly fluffy with good detail, no stickers, and includes Easter eggs referencing Eevee's evolutions. Priced at $60 for 587 pieces, it's considered a good value and the reviewer's favorite of this wave.
Pikachu, a prominent Pokémon, is reviewed. The set includes Pikachu, a Pokéball, and a lightning-shaped base. The Pokéball build is straightforward but has some shortcomings. Pikachu is larger in person, and its pose is designed for the stand, making it awkward freestanding. The building techniques for Pikachu are excellent, especially for the head, but the reviewer finds the shape around the mouth off. The set, with 2050 pieces, retails for $200, which is considered fair for the piece count and IP. However, the base makes up a significant portion of the pieces, and the reviewer feels a simpler, more affordable standing pose without the base would have been better.
This massive $650 set is a dream come true for fans. The gigantic box contains three individual boxes for each Pokémon with unique artwork and building instructions that include nostalgic Gen 1 game screens. The size of these models is impressive, dwarfing Eevee and Pikachu.
Venusaur can be easily detached from its base, which features scattered plants and flowers, resembling a botanical display. Venusaur itself is perhaps the biggest LEGO Pokémon build, with an eye-catching azure body and magenta flower. It looks great as a standalone build, with well-done body proportions, clever face techniques, and adjustable leaves. Minor complaints include a not-super-clean eye area and fixed head/jaw positions.
Blastoise's base features splashing waves against rocks, cleverly designed with canopy pieces. The Pokémon model itself is a favorite for its building experience, with an excellent shaping of the shell, both front and back. Its canons have water effect pieces, and the legs support it well. While arms are locked, the head design is praised for its innovative brick techniques. Some minor roughness in gaps and falling claw pieces are noted.
Charizard's base is considered the weakest when standalone, primarily due to visible Technic supports for alignment. Charizard itself is a highlight with numerous movable parts, including adjustable legs, arms, wrists, and a segmented tail. Its wings are made from a thicker material with printed details. The head design, while functional, isn't a favorite. Like Pikachu, Charizard's design is heavily influenced by its stand, limiting freestanding poses.
Despite minor nitpicks, the trio set is highly praised. However, the $650 price, while justified by piece count and IP, could be lower. The reviewer argues that the extensive bases, accounting for 23 out of 65 building bags and roughly 2500 pieces, significantly increase the price and might deter buyers who lack display space. Removing the bases could reduce the price to around $450, making it more appealing.
This gift-with-purchase set, available for those buying the trio, is a box containing all eight Kanto Region Badges made from LEGO. It features a brick-built Pokéball latch and glass window to display the badges. Unlike the retail sets, it uses stickers for some decorations. The reviewer expresses skepticism about its appeal, especially given high aftermarket prices, and suggests it's mainly for collectors of exclusive items.
The Mini Pokémon Center, available through LEGO Insiders points (2500 points), is deemed more interesting. It's based on later generation game buildings and features a sticker for the logo, sliding doors, and an open-back design revealing interior details like seats, a healing machine, and a computer with a printed screen. It will have limited availability.
The reviewer expresses excitement for the first LEGO Pokémon products, acknowledging room for improvement but also lots of amazing elements. Global release is February 27th. For new LEGO buyers, advice is given to be patient for restocks rather than paying scalper prices, as LEGO products typically remain on shelves for at least two years and go on sale.