“They're about to make a bajillion dollars”—Fans LOL as LEGO Pokémon set to launch in 2026

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LEGO Pokémon are a dream come true for '90s kids! If you have grown up watching Pokémon and playing with LEGOs, here is some news that can make your day! LEGO Pokémon is set to launch in 2026.

As per Polygon's reports, LEGO has signed a contractual partnership with Pokémon to launch the special set. The official website of LEGO has released a teaser featuring Pikachu's tail. While netizens were confused about what it might have meant, true Pokémon fans were quick with the speculations.

The company opened up about what's waiting on Tuesday, stirring thrill and nostalgia among fans. It's time to level up the Pokémon-themed collection from playing cards to merchandise to LEGO sets.

The Pokémon Company International chief product officer, Gaku Susai stated that the "perfect partnership" entails "shared values of imagination, creativity, and fun", helping them craft "unique, meaningful and engaging ways" for trainers.

Julia Goldin, Chief Product and Marketing Officer of LEGO would help them explore new possibilities. The collaboration is expected to benefit both brands with qualitative and quantifiable results.

Netizens react hilariously as LEGO Pokémon set to launch in 2026

About to make bajilions (via ProducerDrew_/ X)

Netizens have anticipated the value of the product. Many believe that the LEGO Pokémon set shall be one of the most desirable products in the market. The partnership might be one of the smartest financial decisions!


A user praised the idea of the custom LEGO sets.

Lego Pokémon game would be goated

Remember the confused Pikachu face meme? The official X handle of LEGO reacted to the post.

*shocked Pikachu face*

Another netizen reminded users about Mega sets.

Mega has been making Pokémon stuff for like the last five years or longer why do people care now that Lego is doing it? These new sets are gonna be much more expensive than the mega sets

Another netizen appreciated the 'perfect partnership'.

An iconic collaboration

Users are surprised that LEGO hasn't thought of it earlier.

LEGO has done everything and it's they haven’t done Pokémon before


An X-user commented on the expected launch.

It's very cool, my nephew madly likes Pokemon if it's also in LEGO, it will be generally cool.

A user shared.

Not a fan of Pokémon but Lego was legit. Have to wait and see on this one.

A netizen commented.

My mom will get me digimon megablocks while saying it's "the same thing"

The announcement of the LEGO Pokémon set's launch sparked excitement among fans. The hilarious reactions added to the hype!

Edited by Apoorva Jujjavarapu
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