Pokémon and LEGO join forces to launch a Rayquaza set with 1083 pieces and a Zinnia figure, for around $130. The model allows fans to build the legendary Hoenn Pokémon in physical form, without needing a new video game. The inclusion of Zinnia has generated criticism for its design, but the set overall creates expectations among nostalgic collectors.
Blocks of nostalgia: the technical design of the legendary dragon 🐉
The set reproduces Rayquaza on a large scale, with joints that allow it to be posed in flight. The 1083 pieces include details such as the markings on its body and the transparent wings. The Zinnia figure, although criticized for its limited resemblance to the original character, works as an addition for scenes. The $130 price tag places it in a mid-range category among LEGO sets, targeting an adult audience with purchasing power.
Zinnia: the figure nobody asked for but everyone criticizes 😅
Poor Zinnia has received more hate than a password change in Pokémon GO. Fans complain that her design looks like it came from a low budget, as if LEGO used a blurry reference photo. But hey, if you spend 130 euros on a plastic dragon, at least you get a mini figure that you can hide behind the box. The important thing is that Rayquaza looks good on the shelf.