An Amazon UK listing appears to have done what Lego wasn't ready to do yet: reveal the next Pokemon set before its official announcement. Leaker Brick Clicker shared packaging images of an upcoming Lego Arcanine set on X, and the details are specific enough that this looks like the real deal.
Leaked Lego Arcanine packaging
How this leak happened
The images surfaced after a listing briefly appeared on Amazon's UK storefront, which is a pretty common pipeline for Lego leaks at this point. Brick Clicker grabbed what was available before the listing disappeared, and now the internet has its first real look at what Arcanine looks like in brick form.
Lego hasn't confirmed anything yet, but the packaging looks consistent with the existing Pokemon set line. The piece count, pricing, and box design all track with what collectors would expect from an official release at this scale.
What the leak actually tells us
Here's the lowdown on the specifics. The set clocks in at 1,109 pieces and carries a price tag of $109.99, which positions it as the second smallest and second cheapest Pokemon Lego set released so far. Only the Eevee build (released on Pokemon Day at $59.99) comes in smaller and cheaper.
For context on where that sits in the current Pokemon Lego lineup:
The $109.99 price point is going to land well with fans. The Gen 1 Starters set at $649.99 is a serious ask, and even the Pikachu set at $199.99 received a rough reception from the community. Arcanine at roughly half the Pikachu price, with over 1,100 pieces, is a much easier sell.
The leaked packaging also suggests the set is designed to capture Arcanine's detailed Fire-type appearance, which is no small challenge given how much texture and color variation the Pokemon has.
A summer wave is taking shape
The leak also includes a rumored release date of August 1, 2026, which aligns with earlier rumors pointing to a wave of new Pokemon Lego sets dropping this summer. Arcanine isn't the only one on the radar.
A Lego Poke Ball set has also been rumored, and that one comes with a notable first: it would reportedly include the first-ever Pokemon minifigures. That's a significant milestone for the collaboration, and something collectors have been waiting on since the partnership kicked off.
Separately, Lego is currently running a fan design competition where the winning entry will be turned into an official Pokemon TCG-themed set. So between the competition winner, the rumored Poke Ball set, and now Arcanine, the second half of the year is shaping up to be busy for Pokemon Lego fans.
Eevee set for scale reference
What most players miss about this set's timing
Arcanine is an interesting choice for this point in the lineup. The Fire-type has serious nostalgia value as one of the original 151, but it's also a Pokemon that's genuinely difficult to render in brick form given how much detail is packed into its design. If the leaked packaging is an accurate representation of the final product, Lego has handled it well.
The key here is that this set fills a gap in the lineup. The existing options either sit at the affordable-but-small Eevee tier or jump straight into premium territory. A mid-range set that looks good and doesn't require a significant financial commitment is exactly what the Pokemon Lego line has been missing.
The August 1 date gives collectors a few months to plan. Keep an eye on official Lego and Pokemon channels for a formal reveal, and check out our gaming guides for coverage of everything Pokemon-related as the summer release window approaches. For a broader look at what's worth your time and money in gaming right now, our game reviews section has you covered.
