After a very busy in January—in terms of new releases and some big, controversial news—Lego is looking to have a quieter month in February… except for the fact that it dropped one of the most anticipated new lines in years.
That is, of course, Lego Pokémonarrives just in time to celebrate the legendary critter-capturing franchise’s 30th anniversary at the end of the month. What has been a rather quiet month for the brick builder as it prepares to launch its bold new “smart play” system in March has now fallen under the shadow of Pikachu and his friends, but nevertheless, a trip to Kanto is not the only thing on the agenda for February—there’s a really cute critter coming that doesn’t involve being digitally shunted into a little computer ball.
Here’s a rundown of everything to expect from Lego in February.
Lego Botanicals Flower Wall

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Lego’s popular flower line is expanding with another colorful new display piece. Clocking in at 879 pieces, the new flower wall is highly customizable, with options to combine multiple versions of the set to create a larger display piece, or ways to incorporate flowers from other botanical sets. ($90, available HERE from 2/4)
Lego Icons Golden Retriever Puppy

Want a beloved Lego pet but don’t care much for Pokémon? The Icons series has you covered in the form of a canine companion made of brick. The 2,012-piece golden retriever pup includes a movable head (with movable ears and jaw), as well as the ability to rotate one of its paws to pose as if it’s being offered for a shake. ($140, available here)
Lego Pokémon
The Nintendo collaboration people have been hoping and dreaming about is finally here… even if it comes with a bit of sticker shock. The first wave of Lego sets based on Pokémon all set to be released on the franchise’s anniversary day, February 27, which will mark 30 years since the release of Pokémon Red and Green in Japan, and will naturally lean on nostalgia for the early games. We got standalone releases for key first-generation mascots Eevee and Pikachu, and then a titanic statue celebrating the final forms of three Kanto starters: Charizard, Blastoise, and Venusaur.
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