LEGO has unveiled the official build instructions for the Kanto Gym Badges set from its Pokemon collection. The set was originally exclusive to owners of a popular LEGO set released earlier this year, but now the Danish company is giving fans the opportunity to build it themselves with pieces they already own.
In 2025, LEGO announced its first official collaboration with Pokemon. The first three sets were launched a year later in March 2026, including an Eevee build, a Pikachu and PokeBall set, and a Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise set. The latter was sold for the steep price of $649.99, and it included a free, limited official LEGO Kanto Gym Badge Collection set as a gift. Because of its exclusivity, some fans were disappointed that the 40892 Kanto Gym Badges build would likely never be available again, even if the Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise set comes back into stock eventually. Fortunately for fans, LEGO has released the official build manual to the public.
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LEGO Releases Official Build Instructions for Pokemon Kanto Gym Badges Set
Players can now download LEGO's official Pokemon Kanto Region Badge build instructions and add the set to their collection. According to the 80-page manual, 312 pieces are needed to recreate the original set. The final build consists of a box that can be opened and closed, and displays all eight Pokemon Kanto Gym Badges. Fans who wish to build a replica of the set can use their already-owned pieces or buy any missing bricks individually.
The build instructions do include steps to add stickers to the Gym Badges, making them more faithful to their anime and video game renditions. These stickers may have been part of the original set, but the badges are still impressively accurate without them. On the other hand, the free official build instructions are a great alternative to buying the original set. Scalpers are already selling all LEGO Pokemon sets for considerably higher prices. For example, the Kanto Region Badge Collection was offered at $250, while the Kanto starter set has been spotted for up to $1,000.
Before LEGO released its official instructions, Pokemon fans had previously taken matters into their own hands to build the limited set. Earlier in February, before the official set was shipped to buyers, a LEGO fan shared their unofficial Kanto Gym Badge manual, allowing more master builders to recreate the set. It will be interesting to see how fans will continue to adapt LEGO's instructions to customize their Pokemon sets.
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Aside from the Kanto Gym Badge box, LEGO also launched a Mini Pokemon Center set that was exclusive to LEGO Insider subscribers. It remains to be seen whether LEGO will release the official build manual for that set as well. More Pokemon sets are expected to be announced throughout 2026 as the franchise continues its 30th anniversary celebration. A recent LEGO leak hinted at a Pokemon trainer minifigure, which would be the first in the collaborative series. Other rumored upcoming sets include a Cubone vs Gengar build, an Eeveelution, and a Mewtwo Lab.