LEGO Pokémon Unveils Giant Up-Scaled Red Minifigure
LEGO has officially revealed the first-ever Up-Scaled Pokémon Minifigure, with the legendary Trainer Red taking center stage in a brand-new set created to celebrate Pokémon’s 30th anniversary.
Pokémon first launched in 1996 with Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green, growing into one of the world’s biggest entertainment franchises through video games, animation, trading cards, movies and merchandise enjoyed by millions of fans across multiple generations.
The new release marks Pokémon’s debut in LEGO’s popular Up-Scaled Minifigure series, which recreates standard LEGO minifigures at more than six times their original size as detailed brick-built display pieces.
Red is the iconic protagonist of the original Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green titles and has become one of the franchise’s most celebrated Trainers, later returning as the powerful final opponent atop Mt. Silver in Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver.
The 930-piece model faithfully recreates Red’s instantly recognizable appearance, including his signature red cap, blue jeans, and classic trainer outfit from the original Pokémon games.
LEGO has also revealed that a standard-sized Red minifigure will be included exclusively with the upcoming LEGO Pokémon 72154 Iconic Trainer Moments: Poké Ball, allowing collectors to display both versions of the famous Trainer together.
The Up-Scaled Red Minifigure also joins four additional LEGO Pokémon sets scheduled for the second half of 2026, expanding the theme with both Pokémon and Trainer-focused builds.
Leading the first wave in August is the 757-piece LEGO Pokémon 72150 Munchlax, priced at $69.99 (approx. ¥10,100 / £51 GBP), which recreates Snorlax’s lovable pre-evolution in a highly poseable brick-built display model that perfectly captures the Pokémon’s insatiable appetite.
Also arriving in August is the 1,190-piece LEGO Pokémon 72160 Arcanine, priced at $109.99 (approx. ¥15,900 / £80 GBP), bringing the fan-favorite Fire-type Pokémon to life with an articulated build that highlights its flowing mane, striped fur pattern and dynamic running pose.
Completing the August wave is the impressive 1,083-piece LEGO Pokémon 72168 Rayquaza, priced at $129.99 (approx. ¥18,800 / £95 GBP), recreating the Legendary Sky High Pokémon with a highly articulated serpentine body designed for dramatic airborne display poses.
The LEGO Pokémon 72154 Iconic Trainer Moments: Poké Ball set will also release in October and is priced at $299.99 (approx. ¥43,200 / £219 GBP), featuring the exclusive standard-sized Red minifigure.
Together with the Iconic Trainer Moments: Poké Ball set and the new Up-Scaled Red Minifigure, these five releases make up the complete LEGO Pokémon collection planned for the latter half of 2026.
The LEGO Pokémon 40868 Up-Scaled Red Minifigure is priced at $79.99 (approx. ¥11,500 / £58 GBP).
Pre-orders for all sets are now available via the official LEGO online store, with the Up-Scaled Red Minifigure set scheduled to launch in October 2026 alongside the LEGO Pokémon 72154 Iconic Trainer Moments: Poké Ball.
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