One of the world’s biggest franchises,Pokémon, is finally getting the LEGO treatment. Yes, this is real. After years of anticipation and patience from diehard fans, it seemsAsh Ketchum and the super-powered creaturesfrom his world are headed to the blocky format. An announcement from the company was accidentally earlier today by a social media account, but LEGO has gone public with the long-awaited news.
Now confirmed by LEGO,Pokémonwill receive its own toy sets in the near future, starting in 2026. A specific release date has yet to be announced, and details regarding what will be released remain unknown, but fans can probably presume it won’t take long for Pikachu to get his own LEGO. This news follows the exciting announcement that LEGO was working with Netflix to make toys featuring characters fromthe beloved live-actionOne Pieceadaptation. However, it does not seem thePokémoncollaboration will follow the same trend and focus on the 2019 live-action filmDetective Pikachu.
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As LEGO continues to grow its library of franchises, it seems thatPokémoncould be the start of more iconic properties that originate from Japan. A lot of popular anime, manga, and movies from the country often fail to get any kind of LEGO love. This is usually due to strict and difficult licensing issues, butPokémoncould be the dam that breaks and allows for a flood of new sets featuring other similar franchises. Until then, asPokémoncards reach an all-time fever pitch in popularity, LEGO is getting in on the action.
‘Pokémon’ Has Its Own Netflix Show, and It Has a 100% Rotten Tomatoes Score
AsPokémonsets its sights on the LEGO world, fans have recently been treated to a new adaptation of the beloved franchise. Netflix has loaded up its own Pokédex withPokémon Concierge, a stop-motion animated series from Japan. First conceived in 2019, it was the product of years of development and discussion between the streamer and The Pokémon Company. The end result proved to be well worth the hassle, as fans adored the series and critics were equally impressed, rewarding it with a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The four-episode series recently got a major Season 2 update, too.
After premiering in 2023, a second season of the hit animated series isheaded to Netflix this September. The two-year-long wait was to be expected due to the strenuous stop-motion style animation and production quality, despite the brief length of the episodes. As the title suggests,Pokémon Conciergefollows Haru, a concierge at the Pokémon Resort, where the magical creatures spend time having fun and relaxing (a far cry from their typical combative environment). It’s a breath of fresh air from a franchise that has seen dozens of spin-offs, and continues to be a force popular enough to warrant its own LEGOs. Check out the synopsis forPokémon Concierge:
“At the Pokémon Resort, Pokémon get to live on a southern paradise island, roam freely, and reside in harmony with the resort staff. Hoping for a fresh start, Haru comes to the resort to work as a concierge. As she learns how to make her guests happy, Haru also embarks on a journey of adventure, friendship, and self-discovery.”
