LEGO Reviews Pokémon72152

Pikachu and Poké Ball

Name: LEGO Pikachu and Poké Ball 72152
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 72152
Rating: 4.54 (102 reviews)

80 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A20262,050 pcsHigh agreement · 92%

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BUY

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Highly Recommended

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LOVED (8)

01Shockingly fun build experience with many interesting techniques
02Dynamic suspended jumping pose with impressive stand
03Poké Ball with open/closed display positions
04Robust head connection using ball-and-socket joints
05Sturdy stand construction with Technic and plates
06Female tail variant included for display flexibility
07Clever storage spot for mini-stand on large stand
08Easter egg: '25' studs on stand referencing Pokédex #0025

CRITICIZED (8)

01Facial design appears off with hard horizontal line from eye shadows creating uncanny valley effect
02Eyes resemble Geordi La Forge's VISOR
03Arms fall off easily when moved sideways
04Small stand doesn't lock in place when Pikachu displayed standalone
05Macaroni tiles on Poké Ball only attached by one stud, shift easily
06Black SNOT brick edges visibly stick through Poké Ball corners
07Horizontal black surfaces pick up dust significantly
08Crease along back of Pikachu's neck unavoidable

What reviewers are saying

"The most recognizable character in Pokemon, built brick by brick. LEGO's Pikachu is the centerpiece your shelf has been waiting for."

The Earl of Bricks

"Like all builds of this size, it's snotty by nature."

Brickset Reviews

Ecosystem

Eevee Evolution (#72151) — Displayed alongside Eevee Evolutions and Kanto Starters, the Pokemon shelf becomes something truly special. Pikachu serves as the centerpiece and flagship of the wave.

Kanto Starters (#72153) — Displayed alongside Kanto Starters, the Pokemon shelf becomes something truly special. Pikachu serves as the centerpiece and flagship of the wave.

Other brick-built character sculptures in LEGO catalogue — For brick-built character sculptures, this Pikachu delivers competitive value and is close to best-in-class in terms of build experience and display quality.

72151 Eevee — Pikachu is much larger in scale and considerably more expensive, though both use printed slopes for facial features. Eevee has smoother forehead design. Pikachu caught in staring contest with sun when displayed next to Eevee.

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By Reviewer · 2

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Consensus

BUY

The Earl of Bricks

Expert Video Source

BUY

"The most recognizable character in Pokemon, built brick by brick. LEGO's Pikachu is the centerpiece your shelf has been waiting for."

Key Pros

✓Stunning brick-built sculpture that captures Pikachu perfectly
✓Excellent technique density with transferable sculpting methods
✓Genuine centerpiece display quality from every angle

Key Cons

✕Heavy yellow colour concentration limits parts haul diversity
✕Limited posability once fully assembled

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MIXED

"Like all builds of this size, it's snotty by nature."

Key Pros

✓Shockingly fun build experience with many interesting techniques
✓Dynamic suspended jumping pose with impressive stand
✓Poké Ball with open/closed display positions

Key Cons

✕Facial design appears off with hard horizontal line from eye shadows creating uncanny valley effect
✕Eyes resemble Geordi La Forge's VISOR

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Exclusivity

The Earl of Bricks: Official LEGO Pokemon set; part of the broader Pokemon licensing wave

Brickset Reviews: Licensed Pokémon theme exclusive to LEGO; no other retailers mentioned.

Resale

The Earl of Bricks: Pokemon is the highest-grossing media franchise in history. The model's recognizability and role as the gateway set for the Pokemon licensing partnership suggest strong long-term relevance and potential aftermarket value.

Brickset Reviews: Sets may not fly off store shelves per reviewer; uncertain collectibility due to mixed fan reception on facial design despite impressive build and display qualities.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Yellow curved slopes (multiple profiles: 2x1, 3x1, 4x1, 2x2, 3x2, and inverted variants)
The set accumulates a comprehensive range of yellow curved slopes that would normally require purchasing dozens of different boxes. Essential for MOC builders working with yellow organic shapes.
Red circular tiles
Used for the cheek circles and appear in very few other sets. Surprisingly useful for detail work.
Black modified plates and tiles
Small elements for eye and ear tip details with broad utility in detail work across any color scheme.
Technic-based skeleton (Technic bricks and beams)
Internal frame that distributes weight evenly and provides anchor points for external contours. Demonstrates structural load distribution principles.
SNOT (studs not on top) assemblies
Used throughout to create smooth contours from angular LEGO bricks.
Dark azure Technic ball joint and ball socket
New colour recolour for this Technic piece; first appeared in 43008 Nike Dunk set. Reviewer states: 'I was especially pleased to see one of my favourite bricks appear in my favourite LEGO colour, dark azure—a recolour that first appeared in the still baffling 43008 Nike Dunk.'