You Won't Believe These NEW Pokemon LEGO Sets! - BrickCast Ep. 149

This week’s news and rumors episode feels less like a recap and more like a warning.

LEGO Pokémon has officially arrived, and the rollout is already doing exactly what many people feared it would. Massive, premium sets. Limited promos. Insider-only rewards. And a buying frenzy that started the moment listings went live. If you’re just now catching up, there’s a very real chance some of this wave is already gone, or already creeping into resale territory.

We break down the full Pokémon launch hitting February 27, from the more approachable builds to the massive Kanto-era centerpiece that instantly became the center of controversy. Between exclusive GWPs, Insider point rewards, and a price tag that demands commitment, this release has sparked serious debate about who these sets are really for and whether the average fan ever had a fair shot in the first 24 hours.

And Pokémon isn’t the only Nintendo-related shock this week.

We also finally got our first look at a brand-new Legend of Zelda set, giving fans a glimpse at what’s coming next for the franchise in LEGO form and adding even more fuel to an already wild week of announcements.

On top of that, the episode is stacked with major news across multiple themes, new promos tied to LEGO Insiders, and one of the most loaded BrickLink Designer Program rerelease drops yet. With limited preorder windows, regional release times, and demand already spiking, this is another reminder that timing matters more than ever if you want your hands on sets you thought were already gone forever.

We talk hype, scarcity, resellers, and what these rapid sell-outs say about the direction LEGO is heading in 2026.

If you want to know what’s coming, what’s controversial, and what you may have already missed, this is an episode you don’t want to skip.

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