Gen 1 fans, this one is for you. LEGO has officially revealed the Up-Scaled Red Minifigure set (40868) as part of the growing LEGO Pokemon lineup, and it is exactly what it sounds like — a giant brick-built version of the iconic trainer from Pokemon Red and Blue, built in the style of LEGO’s fan-favourite upscaled minifigure series. The set drops on October 1, 2026, giving collectors a little more time to save up after the August 1 wave hits first.
LEGO Pokemon Red Set — Full Details
- Set Name: Up-Scaled Red Minifigure
- Set Number: 40868
- Piece Count: 930 pieces
- Price (MSRP): $79.99 / £69.99 / €79.99 / CAD$114.99 / AU$129.99
- Release Date: October 1, 2026
- Size: 6.5 inches wide, 11 inches tall
Pre-orders are open now on the official LEGO store, so if you want to lock one in ahead of the October release you can do that today.
What the Set Looks Like
The leaked images of the set give a clear picture of what LEGO and The Pokemon Company have put together here. Red gets the full upscaled treatment — his signature red cap is highly detailed, his shirt features yellow stripes along the sides that represent the shoulder straps of his iconic backpack, and the set gives him a pair of blue jeans in line with his classic official artwork look. He also comes with an upscaled Poke Ball to hold in one hand.
Like other sets in LEGO’s upscaled minifigure line, the Red build is fully posable. Legs, arms, head, and hands can all be repositioned, so you are not locked into a single display pose out of the box. That flexibility makes these sets a lot more fun on a shelf than a static statue, and it is one of the reasons the upscaled minifigure format has been popular since LEGO introduced it.
This is the first ever upscaled minifigure in the LEGO Pokemon line, which makes it a notable milestone for the collaboration. Previous upscaled entries include 2023’s Up-Scaled Standard Minifigure (40649) and the Up-Scaled Race Car Driver Minifigure (40819), so Red is joining a well-established format with an existing fanbase.
Want a Standard-Scale Red Minifigure Too
If you would rather have a normal minifigure-scale Red alongside the big build, LEGO has you covered — but it will cost you. A standard Red minifigure is included in the Iconic Trainer Moments: Poke Ball set (72154), which is also releasing on October 1 at a significantly higher price point of $299.99 for 2,339 pieces. That set opens up to reveal two interior scenes — one recreating Professor Oak’s lab and another showing a battle between Red and a Picnicker — and also includes minifigures of Professor Oak and the Picnicker, plus minifigure-scale Pikachu and Eevee.
For collectors who want both the big upscaled Red and the standard minifigure version, October 1 is going to be an expensive day. But the two sets do display nicely together, and having both scales of the same character is genuinely a cool shelf setup.
There is also a Red minifigure keychain releasing in October for $6 / £5 if you want something a bit more accessible.
How the Red Set Fits Into the Full LEGO Pokemon 2026 Lineup
The second half of 2026 is stacked for LEGO Pokemon. Here is how all the confirmed releases currently break down:
- August 1: Munchlax (72150) — 757 pieces / $69.99
- August 1: Arcanine (72160) — 1,190 pieces / $99.99
- August 1: Rayquaza (72168) — 1,083 pieces / $129.99 (includes Zinnia minifigure)
- August 1: Smart Play sets wave (Jolteon, Charizard, Gengar, Garchomp, and more)
- October 1: Up-Scaled Red Minifigure (40868) — 930 pieces / $79.99
- October 1: Iconic Trainer Moments: Poke Ball (72154) — 2,339 pieces / $299.99
The Red set at $79.99 sits comfortably in the mid-range of the lineup. It is more than the Munchlax build but cheaper than Rayquaza, and considerably more approachable than the Poke Ball prestige set. For Gen 1 fans specifically, it is arguably the most personal of the bunch — Red is the character, the trainer who started it all for a lot of people.
Final Thoughts
The LEGO Pokemon collaboration has been building real momentum throughout 2026, and the Red upscaled minifigure feels like a set that has been inevitable since the collaboration was announced. Gen 1 nostalgia is always a strong pull, and the upscaled minifigure format is genuinely well-suited to a character as visually iconic as Red. October 1 is the date to watch, and pre-orders are live now if you do not want to risk missing out.
If you are catching up on the full August 1 wave in the meantime, we have got the details on the LEGO Pokemon Munchlax, Arcanine, and Rayquaza sets dropping before this one. And if you want more Pokemon news beyond LEGO, check out the new Gecqua artwork revealed through the ANA airline collaboration for Pokemon Winds and Waves.
