Lego’s $650 Pokémon mega-set vanishes from preorder as demand surges

Lego kicked off preorder for three Pokémon sets: Eevee ($59.99), Pikachu & Poké Ball ($199.99), and the 6,838‑piece Venusaur/Charizard/Blastoise set ($649.99). The large set sold out quickly with preorder resuming Feb. 27, while the cheaper two ship on that date. Some scalpers are asking well over $1,000 on resale sites. The Lego‑Pokémon partnership was announced last March and more sets are expected. Fans are mixed on value, praising the scale but criticizing the high price and the absence of smaller sets and minifigures.