Kanto Gym Badge Collection Revealed as Bonus for $650 Pokémon LEGO Set

LEGO has revealed a unique promotional item to accompany the launch of its inaugural Pokémon collection.

Collectors who pre-order the flagship “Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise” set will receive an exclusive “Kanto Region Badge Collection” as a gift with purchase.

This promotional campaign adds a significant incentive for fans to commit to the massive new set during its initial launch window.

This “Gift with Purchase” strategy is often used by the company to drive early sales of its higher-priced items, such as the Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series.

To acquire the badge collection, customers must purchase the most expensive entry in the new wave, which commands a retail price of $649.99.

The qualifying set utilizes 6,838 pieces to recreate the fully evolved Kanto starters in a large-scale format.

The promotional item is not available with the smaller “Pikachu and Poké Ball” or “Eevee” sets, making it an exclusive reward for those purchasing the most expensive set.

The release date for the sets and the shipping of the bonus items is scheduled for February 27, 2026, coinciding with Pokémon Day.

The details of the qualifying purchase and the promotional gift are as follows:

Kanto Region Badge Collection: Free with qualifying purchase

This exclusive collector’s item features the eight gym badges from the Kanto region.

It is available only to customers who pre-order the flagship set before January 27, 2026.

Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise: $649.99

This massive set features detailed, large-scale recreations of the three fully evolved Starter Pokémon from the original Game Boy games, comprising 6,838 pieces.

Purchasing this specific item is the only way to secure the limited edition badge collection.

The offer is currently live exclusively on the LEGO online store, strictly during the pre-order period, which runs until January 27, 2026, or while supplies last.

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