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<\/a><\/p>\nPikachu and Pok\u00e9 Ball – LEGO Pokemon<\/p>\n
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There is no Pok\u00e9mon more iconic to the franchise than Pikachu<\/a>, and while this set’s first images weren\u2019t as impressive as I\u2019d hoped, I’ve changed my mind after building it and seeing it up close. As I gaze at it sitting on my shelf surrounded by other Pok\u00e9mon plushes<\/a>, statues, and numerous other Pok\u00e9mon collectibles, I have to admit that it looks great! Is it perfect? No, but man, it\u2019s a very welcome addition to my collection.<\/p>\n With Pok\u00e9mon celebrating its 30th anniversary<\/a>, it\u2019s the perfect time to build this latest collaboration and go back to the series’ roots, even though Pikachu wouldn\u2019t be a selectable starter until Pok\u00e9mon Yellow\u2019s 1997\/1998 release. LEGO provided IGN with a review set for a test build, and I was excited and fortunate enough to be the one to put it together. This 2,050-piece build took me around six hours to complete, which was long enough to revisit Pok\u00e9mon: The First Movie<\/a> (that big final moment still brings tears to my eyes), Detective Pikachu<\/a>, and a couple of other Pok\u00e9mon movies that were available to stream. <\/p>\n In the earlier steps, I was confused as to why our favorite little yellow mouse had so many vibrant pinks, teals, and other non-Pikachu-specific colors while building. However, as I finished the steps and his torso began to take shape, I realized all the additional colors would be hidden in the final build, and were there to make piecing together the inside easier. <\/p>\n Lego Pikachu Build Slideshow It showed me how far LEGO has come in reducing complications and making larger builds faster to complete. I couldn\u2019t help but smile after hitting major milestones in the build, and had the biggest one of them all when I settled Pikachu into his final resting position surrounded by the plastic lightning, making his action pose even more dynamic. <\/p>\n The biggest drawback to this LEGO Pikachu set is the $199.99 price tag; it’s not much larger (size-wise) than its more affordable counterpart, Eevee<\/a>, and it doesn\u2019t feel as epic as the much more expensive Kanto starters set<\/a>. Pikachu\u2019s set comes with 16 bags. The first nine build the electric mouse #25 (National Pok\u00e9dex) himself, while the remaining seven build his Poke Ball and the base to attach him to. The instruction manual is the same as the other Pok\u00e9mon sets and comes with a Pok\u00e9dex entry for Pikachu, as well as a look back on his history with the franchise, which was fun to remind myself of how far he and this franchise have come. Steps are well organized throughout the building process, and while the first few steps may look nothing like Pikachu, they quickly take shape as you move into the middle steps. <\/p>\n Similar to the Eevee build, as you progress, you will assemble sections, leaving small pockets open to eventually attach its articulable arms, legs, ears, and tail. Pikachu\u2019s build starts with the internal portions of his torso, neck, and head, then adds the external rounded pieces to give him his iconic look. His lightning bolt-shaped tail and base were the highlights of the build for me, and they look great in LEGO form, accentuating Pikachu\u2019s design. These steps were the simplest parts of the build, but they were also the most satisfying for me. Pikachu also features a few fun, swappable parts that can easily be adjusted for a new look. Swapping a hinge inside the pokeball converts it from open to closed. Pikachu can stand on his own or attach to his slanted stand (my preference), and you can swap the endcap pieces on Pikachu\u2019s tail, swapping between heart-shaped (female) and pointed (male). <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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