LEGO x Pokémon: Did They Drop the Poké Ball?

LEGO x Pokémon is Finally Here... But is it a Critical Hit?

The day many of us thought would never come has arrived: LEGO Pokémon is officially live on LEGO.com. I’ve been waiting for this collab since I was a kid, and while I'm a bit torn, LEGO is clearly going big for the 30th Anniversary.

Pre-orders are officially open today (Jan 12, 2025), and the sets will ship on Pokémon Day, February 27, 2026. If you want that GWP, you’ll need to move fast. The LEGO sets are also available for pre-order via the Pokémon Center. This post contains affiliate links!

The Launch Lineup:

Set #	Name	Piece Count	Price (USD)
72151	Eevee	587 pcs	$59.99
72152	Pikachu & Poké Ball	2,050 pcs	$199.99
72153	Venusaur, Charizard, & Blastoise	6,838 pcs	$649.99

• The Bonus (GWP): If you purchase the massive 6,838-piece Kanto starters set (72153), you get the 40892 Kanto Region Badge Collection for free. It’s a 312-piece display case featuring all eight brick-built Gym badges—but it's only available while supplies last!

My Honest Take: Did LEGO Drop the Poké Ball?

I’ll be real—I’m not as hyped as I thought I’d be. Don't get me wrong, the scale of that nearly 7,000-piece starter set is insane, but the attention to detail on the fan side feels a little off.

Case in point: Set 72151. How do you launch Eevee with that set number? In a world where LEGO loves hidden details, that number was begging to be dedicated to Mew (#151). At least the Pikachu set has a built-in "25" on the base to honor his Pokédex number, so they clearly know how to do it! 

Who am I kidding, though? Did I immediately queue up and ADD TO CART? 

What I would love to see for the future!

As a diehard Pokémon fan, and LEGO enthusiast, as well as a parent, I would love to see the new LEGO SmartBrick integrated into this new collab. Why not add the LEGO SmartBrick with the Pokémon Pokédex?

I woud also love to see minifigure size Pokémon with the use of the new spherical brick-built balls that we saw in the LEGO Ideas 21358 Minifigure Vending Machine.

Am I Buying?

Despite my gripes... yes. Because I am a dork and my "gotta catch 'em all" instinct is stronger than my financial logic, I already pulled the trigger on Eevee and the Pikachu/Poké Ball set. I’m holding out hope that this is just the first wave and we’ll see some more affordable, minifig-scale sets in the future.

What about you? Is that $650 price tag for the Kanto trio a "Must Buy" or are you "Crying" over your bank account? Let me know in the comments!

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Toy News | LEGO to RELEASE Horizon Forbidden West: Tallneck #76989 in May 2022

LEGO, Sony PlayStation, and Guerilla Games collaborate to bring the action RPG, Horizon Forbidden West, in game machine, the Horizon Tallneck to brick life this May.  

The Horizon gaming series on PlayStation and PC is a story comprised of action and role-playing adventure full of great story lines and captivating in game characters. The new game Horizon Forbidden West, sequel to the 2017 release Horizon Zero Dawn, will release February 18, 2022. 

Toy Reveal! Funko Snapsies Series 2 + Funko Snapsies GEM Sparkling on Collector's Shelves for the Holidays!

Everyone is a fan of something, and if you're a Funko Funatic, you've unboxed a Snapies™ or two...or three..or four! Snapies™ are adorable animals that have switchable expressions and body parts! Snapsies are more than just unwrapping and snapping - they are characters of cuteness and just plain funny with their expressions and switchable parts! Now the lines are expanding to become a whole brigade of cuteness with the announcement of Funko Snapies™ Series 2 and Snapies™ GEMS! My favorite is Merci Grey who is an adorable mime!

Adorably cute Funko Snapies™are adding new friends to the wildly popular 2021 NAPPA Award-winning toy line on August 1, 2021. Just in time for the holiday season, Funko Snapies™will branch off to a new collection called Snapies™GEMS will add some glitz to your display cases on October 1, 2021. 

Funko Snapies™were a huge hit back at Toy Fair New York 2020, and when they hit the shelves first at Target in early December 2020, these adorable and snappy mash ups of adorable animal characters whose faces, accessories, even their butts can be mixed and matched to create even more adorable combinations! 

For Series 2, Snapies™new a French Bulldogs, Alicorns (a mix of a Unicorn and a Pegasus), Leopards, Skunks, and Koalas will join the checklist. Each surprise capsule includes one head, one body, two butts, two faces, five accessories, one sticker sheet, and one checklist. Series 2 will be available in stores at Target and GameStop, and online at Target.com, Amazon.com, Walmart.com, and Funko.com (MSRP: $9.99).

New for the holidays, Snapies™ GEMS will have that same mix and match vibes at their super cool predecessor but with a bit of a Funko twist! Featuring dazzling finishes, each seasonal-themed character will have their own bit of sparkly magic like Ivy Shimmer has crystal teal antlers! Sugarplum Sparkle is head to toe blinged out with faceted horns and tail, shimmery and sparkly accessories, and even what looks to be a translucent glitter body. Collect more cutesie characters like Snowflake Glitz (she looks like a Winter Queen), and Jewel Lustrebelly (she looks rare!). 

New Snapies™ GEMS will come packaged in blind capsules of 2-pack for $19.99, 3-pack for $29.99, and a 5-pack for $49.99 and will be available at Target stores, and online at Funko.com and Target.com. Additional retailers will be announced in the coming months.

I find the new Snapies™ collections to be really imaginative and playful, and just a great starter collection for people just getting into Funko collecting. 

Funko's Senior Director of Marketing, Dave Beré shares the magic behind the latest additions to the Snapies™ toy line:

After launching Snapsies in December 2020, we were thrilled to see how young fans embraced the toy line. Through Series 1, we learned that children love the mix and match, discovery and surprise features and were inspired to create vibrant Series 2 and GEMS lines to continue the fun for fans.

For more information on Snapsies™, GEMS, and other Funko products, fans can follow Funko via its official website here, and Funko Kids on Instagram and YouTube.

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New Toy Reveal! LEGO Star Wars The Mandalorian Expands With Three More Builds Featuring Boba Fett, Greef Karga, and More! | LEGO CON 2021

During LEGO's first-ever LEGO CON, three new LEGO Star Wars sets were announced featuring key moments from season two of Star Wars The Mandalorian. The sets will be released August 1, 2021, along with more builds by LEGO including the LEGO Super Mario sets featuring LEGO Luigi, Bowser's Airship, and more.

For weeks, we have pondered what sets will be revealed, and LEGO did not disappoint with the announcement of three key LEGO Star Wars The Mandalorian sets featuring Boba Fett, Grogu, and even Greef Karga. I love the Boba Fett's Starship and the accessories like the carbonite brick and the beskar spear; it just takes me back to how awesome season two of The Mandalorian was, so I am looking forward to all three builds. There are now nine LEGO Star Wars The Mandalorian sets in this line! 

Check out the full details of each build below, and let me know if you will be adding the LEGO Star Wars sets to your collection. 

Stay tuned for more LEGO Con coverage! 

Missed LEGO Con? No sweat! Check out the taped broadcast here!

LEGO® Star Wars™ Imperial Light Cruiser™| 75315 | $159.99 | 1,336 Pieces

 

• Star Wars: The Mandalorian fans can recreate epic hero vs. villain battles from Season 2 with the first-ever LEGO® brick-built model of the Imperial Light Cruiser.
• Includes 5 LEGO minifigures: The Mandalorian, Cara Dune, Fennec Shand, Moff Gideon and a new-for-August-2021 Dark Trooper, plus a LEGO figure of the Child (Grogu), affectionately known as Baby Yoda.
• The starship features a bridge that doubles as a handle for flying, 2 rotating turrets with spring-loaded shooters, 2 mini TIE Fighters and a launcher, plus a hatch to access the cabin.

LEGO CON Livestream Event Reveals New LEGO Star Wars, LEGO Harry Potter, and Meet L.L.A.M.A!

LEGO CON Saturday, June 26, 2021 Bringing LEGO fans across the world together, the first-ever LEGO CON will share the latest news from the LEGO House in Denmark. Last month, I reported on LEGO CON, and now we have a bit more info with the LEGO CON trailer.

Tune in for this free live-streaming event on Saturday, June 26, 2021, to learn about fresh off the press reveals from lines like LEGO VIDIYO, LEGO Star Wars, LEGO Super Mario, LEGO Harry Potter, LEGO Minecraft, LEGO DOTS, LEGO Ninjago, LEGO Technic. We already learned so many new additions to the LEGO Super Mario line including Bowser’s Airship course map, so do you think we will learn even more? What could be on the horizon for LEGO Star Wars? Let me know what you think in the comments.

Surprise guests and even L.L.A.M.A will be in attendance!

Not only will you be able to learn about LEGO news, but you also get to participate in the event! Share your love for LEGO by connecting with other brick fans and show off your builds, and you can even vote on what you like best! This experience will be a first of its kind, and will also give us brick fans behind the scenes access and make us all officially become insiders! In addition to world-first set reveals, expect to see some special guests joining in on the fun too! Tune in this Saturday according to your time zone, and join in on the fun! The event is 90 minutes of behind-the-scenes, LEGO-packed fun! 5PM London 12 PM New York 9 AM Los Angeles

Don't worry, if you miss the live event, you can visit the same link for the re-broadcast.

Let me know in the comments if you will be joining in on the fun!

Please follow us on social media to watch along with us! #LEGOCON

This post may contain affiliate links! If you purchase through any of my shopping links, please let me know, so I can personally thank you. Your support means so much and helps me run my blog and support my toy habit. If you love collecting toys and have Peter Pan-syndrome, let's be friends. Follow me and subscribe to me on YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Tik Tok, and Pinterest! 

 

30+ Gift Ideas for Dad | Give Dad Something Cool This Father's Day

Father's Day is right around the corner, and I have rounded up some extra cool products that I know he will love and appreciate. 

My husband never asks for anything, but this year he asked for a car wash kit for Father's Day. His request inspired me to write up a piece that will suit the practical dad and the dad that wants to fuel his fandom -- or even both types of dads! I couldn't find a licensed car wash kit, but there's plenty of pop culture car accessories like this Rick and Morty Sun Shade.

I turned to Toynk for this task as they have the biggest selection of merch I could find, plus their prices cannot be beaten and you always get free shipping. Plus, you can earn cashback on your Toynk purchase, and you can even earn points on your Toynk purchases with their generous rewards program. 

Have a look-see, and let me know in the comments if you agree! Don't forget to check out my unboxing videos of fun merchandise by Toynk like this extra cool Legend of Zelda Look See Box that is like a one-stop-shop of sorts -- everything related to Link and Zelda in one box! 

Does your Dad like to entertain while showing off his love of his fandom? Check out these cool housewares so your pops can be the host with the most, babe. 

Geeki Tikis Luke Skywalker Landspeeder Punchbowl and mini muglets $69.99

Marvel’s Captain America 3-Piece Outdoor BBQ Grill Utensil Set $32.99.     

Halo 8-Piece Dinnerware Set $69.99

Guardians of the Galaxy Baby Groot 15" Wood Cutting Board $26.99

Iron Man Collectible | Marvel Cold Stones Set | Iron Man Granite Beverage Cubes $14.99

Star Wars Pint Glass Set | Lando's Lounge & Jedi Gym Pint Glasses | Set Of 2 $24.99

Hand Grenade 16oz Clear Glass Drink Decanter $19.99 - I guess I should add that this decanter will arrive empty. Just putting that out there. 

The Sandlot Legends and Smalls 16 oz Pint Glass Set $19.99

Doctor Who Sonic Screwdriver Bottle Opener with Sound Effects $17.99

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 1.5oz Moose Shot Glass: Set of 4 $34.99

The Walking Dead Walker Torso Apron $11.99

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Is your Dad Mr. Fix-it? Does your Dad mean business when he puts on his dirty New Balance? Then read on! 

Marvel Avengers Thor's Hammer 30-Piece Tool Set | Mjolnir Toolbox All-In-One Kit $64.99

Klingon Bat’leth 6-in-1 Multitool Kit $15.99

Star Trek: The Original Series Multitool Kit $15.99

Star Trek: The Next Generation 8-in-1 Multitool Kit $15.99

Marvel Iron Man 2 Replica Briefcase 7-Piece Screwdriver Set Tool Kit $24.97