The new Lego sets for Pokémon received a mixed reaction in the community, but the exclusivity of a special set causes united frustration. One fan turned this frustration into motivation and ensured that everyone can build it without paying 650 euros.
Which set is being talked about? It is an exclusive Lego set released with the recently launched Pokémon collection, namely the badges of the Kanto region. It is a display box showcasing the badges from Kanto and consists of a total of 312 pieces.
The Lego Pokémon collection has already alienated some fans, mainly due to the prices, but also because of the cheaper alternatives from other manufacturers. With one decision, Lego has not only failed with the Pokémon fans but also with their own community: the badge set is only available if purchased with the most expensive set of the collection featuring Bulbasaur, Charizard, and Blastoise – and that for 650 euros.
The community is upset about this exclusivity and cannot understand this decision. However, one fan took it a step further. Based on the official images, he recreated the badge box step by step and made the instructions publicly available for the community.
Lego fan creates a nearly 1-to-1 copy of the expensive original
How close did the Lego builder get to the original set? On Reddit, the fan pheob0 presents the result of his work. If one overlooks the product presentation and the post-processing of an official promo image, one could hardly tell which set is the original:
Aside from the red color choice of the bricks for the box and some exclusive individual parts, the Lego builder was able to create a badge box that generates absolute enthusiasm within the community, as seen with LeroyDUDE: “Yours looks even better than the official, overpriced model.”
How did he further support the fans? Along with pictures of his result, he provided the community with a link in another post in the Reddit thread where one can find free instructions and all necessary parts. This way, one can buy the individual bricks separately without having to purchase an expensive large set for 650 euros or buying it overpriced from resellers.
“You are the best, these instructions are genius!”, writes xxpenjoxx. But Black_Mambe3382410 also finds: “Not all heroes wear capes!”
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