Forget the Switch 2, we're more keen on this collector-focused Nintendo LEGO set for Mario Kart which is tipped for a May release here's all we know about the set so farTech14:53, 18 Mar 2025Ready to build your Pokemon?Just days after a new Mario Kart Lego set leaked, it appears LEGO and Nintendo aren't done working together just yet.As the latter prepares to reveal its new Switch 2 hardware in just over a fortnight, the two have teamed up again to deliver Pokemon LEGO sets. The Pokemon Company, which manages the licensing of the franchise, revealed today that we can expect LEGO sets based on Pikachu and co soon.Article continues belowWe've not got a lot to go on so far, with just a short snippet featuring a very blocky Pikachu tail, but it seemingly spells the end of The Pokemon Company's relationship with Mega Bloks which had previously held the rights to buildable versions of the iconic creatures.Content cannot be displayed without consent"Get ready to electrify your imagination in 2026," the above post on X (formerly Twitter) says, while the official LEGO Group account responded "Our hype is building! Can't wait to see what this partnership evolves into!"We'll have to wait until 2026 for the first sets, but you can expect us to be at the front of the queue for a Charizard build if there is one."We are thrilled to be working with a brand that has such a deep and passionate fanbase as Pokmon, partnering to give our joint audiences what they have been asking us for," Julia Goldin, Chief Product and Marketing Officer at LEGO Group said via press release."We strongly believe that through the endless possibilities of LEGO play and the exciting adventures the world of Pokmon brings, this partnership will create a range of new possibilities for Trainers and builders alike.The LEGO Group and Pokmon have strong shared values of imagination, creativity and fun, making this the perfect partnership to deliver unique, meaningful and engaging ways for Trainers to experience the Pokmon brand," Gaku Susai, Chief Product and Experience Officer at The Pokemon Company International added."Working with the best-in-class team at the LEGO Group and seeing their dedication and passion for the project has culminated in an innovative and groundbreaking collaboration that will surprise and delight fans."Article continues below"We cannot wait to see both LEGO fans and the Pokmon communitys reactions in 2026.Late last year, The Pokemon Company announced a partnership with Aardman Animation to work on a "special project" due to arrive in 2027.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters.