LEGO releases new Pokémon builds
Wednesday 8th July, 2026
LEGO and The Pokémon Company launched five new build-and-display Pokémon sets—Arcanine, Rayquaza, Munchlax—plus an Up‑Scaled Red minifigure and a large Poké Ball diorama, available for pre‑order and shipping from Oct 1.
This gives you a chance to talk about LEGO’s ongoing collaborations and collectible, display‑focused sets for fans and adults in the UK and worldwide.
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Pokémon sets sell three times faster than any 2024 launch
Measure whether the new Pokémon sets outsell other 2024 launches in their first 72 hours.
Data to investigate: Analyse your ecommerce order timestamps and quantities to compare first-72-hour unit sales of Pokémon sets versus all other 2024 set launches.
Why: A clean speed-of-sale stat shows real fan demand and gives an instant, headline-friendly winner.
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Adults buy most Pokémon Lego, not kids
See what share of Pokémon set orders are placed by adult accounts versus child or family accounts.
Data to investigate: Analyse your customer account age flags or purchase channel tags to find the percentage of Pokémon set orders placed by 18+ customers.
Why: A simple majority figure flips assumptions about who is driving the craze and invites lifestyle coverage.