LEGO announces five new Pokémon building sets

The LEGO Group has officially unveiled five new Pokémon-themed building sets, expanding its partnership with the popular franchise. The new wave includes detailed display models of Arcanine, Munchlax, and the Legendary Pokémon Rayquaza, all scheduled for release on August 1. Two additional sets, an "Iconic Trainer Moments" Poké Ball and an upscaled Red Minifigure, will follow on October 1.

The three August releases are designed as collectible display pieces for older fans. The Arcanine set contains 1,190 pieces, the Munchlax set has 757 pieces, and the Rayquaza model is built from 1,083 pieces and stands over 15 inches tall on a base representing the Sky Pillar. A notable inclusion in the Rayquaza set is a minifigure of Zinnia, a Draconid Trainer from Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, marking the first human character minifigure in the LEGO Pokémon line. Zinnia is depicted holding an Ultra Ball.

The larger October sets offer different experiences. The "Iconic Trainer Moments" Poké Ball is a 2,386-piece set that opens to reveal a diorama of Professor Oak's laboratory and a battle scene. It includes minifigures of the trainer Red, Professor Oak, a Picnicker, and figures of...