LEGO Pokémon Arcanine set leaked online ahead of August 1 release

A new LEGO set featuring the Pokémon Arcanine has reportedly been leaked online, with images suggesting an August release. The leak, which surfaced on social media and retail websites before being removed, shows box art for an Arcanine model comprised of approximately 1,190 pieces.

According to the leaked information, the set is expected to retail for a price between $110 and $115 and is scheduled for release on August 1. This would position it as a mid-sized offering within the LEGO Pokémon collaboration, larger than the previously released Eevee set but smaller than the more extensive Pikachu and starter Pokémon displays.

The collaboration between LEGO and The Pokémon Company began earlier this year with sets depicting characters like Pikachu, Eevee, and the fully evolved Kanto starters Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise. The Arcanine leak aligns with broader industry rumors of additional Pokémon-themed sets arriving this summer. Other sets speculated to be in development include a Mewtwo Lab playset and builds featuring Rayquaza and Munchlax, though these have not been officially confirmed.

The choice of Arcanine, a Fire-type creature from the original Pokémon games, has been...