I bet you’ve seen, or maybe you’re the proud owner of, some awesome brick-built Pokémon sets. But let’s be real, your Pokémon squad isn’t truly complete without its fearless leader, specifically the main protagonist Trainer, Ash Ketchum. Well, thankfully, MEGA has got your back. Introducing the ultimate Ash & Pikachu Path to Victory building toy kit by MEGA.
Until now, MEGA has been all about giving us buildable Pokémon, but a Trainer? That’s pretty much fresh out of the Poké Ball. Celebrating Pokémon Day (February 27, 2024), this 1,576-piece masterpiece, which is crafted for the adult builder, brings to life the iconic dynamic duo.
This set stars a fully articulated Ash Ketchum figure alongside his electrifying sidekick, Pikachu. Once pieced together, Trainer Ash towers at an impressive 12.9 inches (32 cm) tall and is cleverly designed to let Pikachu hitch a ride on his shoulder. But hey, if you prefer Pikachu cheering from the sidelines, that’s cool too.
This kit is loaded with goodies, including six interchangeable face plates (three for each hero), a trophy for bragging rights, a Pokédex for all your Pokémon facts, a Poké Ball for those catch ’em all moments, a potion for when things get dicey, and a snazzy decorative base environment with a nameplate to showcase them in all their glory.
Officially licensed by The Pokémon Company International, the Ash & Pikachu Path to Victory Building Toy Kit by MEGA is up for grabs at US$129.99. But, catch this – it’s only shipping to a VIP list of countries: the US, Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, and the UK.
I’d say this is a long-awaited Pokémon buildable set and that’s also long overdue. But hey, it’s better late than never, right?
Images: Mattel.
