LEGO Eevee may be smaller than its contemporaries, but it's also the best set the fledgling Pokémon theme has to offer at launch – and it's not close...
The LEGO Group has gone big with its initial Pokémon licensed sets, but 72151 Eevee proves that sometimes a smaller set can achieve just as much if not more than something larger and more elaborate. This set contains everything that’s great about the initial LEGO Pokémon wave without any of the drawbacks: it’s a focused set that delivers exactly what fans want.
72151 Eevee
Release: Feb 27, 2026
Retiring: Dec 31, 2027
Price: £54.99 / $59.99 / €59.99
Pieces: 587
Minifigures: 0
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Of the three initial commercially available Pokémon LEGO sets, 72151 Eevee is by far the smallest and quickest build. This set has well over 1,000 fewer elements than 72152 Pikachu and Poké Ball, will take a fraction of the time to put together, and is the only one of these initial sets that doesn’t come with a display base.
Veteran Pokémon players know well, though, that the smallest Pokémon isn’t necessarily the weakest. In foregoing a large piece count and display base, 72151 Eevee delivers all of the high points of the initial LEGO Pokémon wave with none of the filler and drawbacks present in the larger two sets. This model is a testament to how a tightly focused and well-designed LEGO set is preferable over a large box with a lot of wasted elements.
While 72151 Eevee is a far, far smaller set than
What’s more, the size for this build is ideal. Eevee is comfortable in the hand and has far more points of articulation than the larger, heavier brick-built Pokémon. Eevee’s head and tail are both connected to the torso by a ball joint, and can be swivelled and posed in any direction. Eevee’s legs can move forwards and back at the hip and shoulder, and its feet also have a degree of articulation to compensate for however the legs are positioned. While LEGO Pikachu struggles under its own weight and is rigidly locked in place at the neck, a smaller, more malleable build allows for far more personalisation in terms of its resting place on the shelf.
The other benefit of a smaller and lighter build is the fact that, unlike Pikachu, Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise, Eevee can conceivably be played with. While the set bears an 18+ age rating, as do the other initial Pokémon LEGO sets, it’s difficult to ignore the fact that Pokémon is hugely popular with children as well as adults, and these first three sets do absolutely nothing to cater to a younger demographic of fans.
While at the time of writing this review nothing else has been announced for LEGO Pokémon, conventional wisdom and plenty of rumours suggest that more child-friendly sets are in store for 2026. Even so, of the first three Pokémon sets, only 72151 Eevee actually feels like it will stand up to any degree of play.
That said, it is worth noting that the set is 18+, and as such, is going to be a bit more complicated than sets aimed at younger LEGO fans. Sometimes an adult age rating is attached to a LEGO set purely for marketing purposes so it can be difficult to know how challenging a build will actually be – in this case, while 72151 Eevee is far from impossible for a younger LEGO builder to put together, they may benefit from having a more experienced LEGO fan on-hand to offer assistance.
All of this is to say nothing of the Donphan in the room: the relative prices of these first three Pokémon LEGO sets. 72151 Eevee is by far the most affordable, and while its price does still feel a bit steep for the number of elements in the box, this is an issue with all LEGO in 2026. For those who want a taste of this new LEGO theme without breaking the bank, Eevee feels like the logical choice.
Some fans may wish for a slightly larger or more detailed Eevee, and there’s certainly scope for that kind of set in the future. 72151 Eevee definitely isn’t going to take as long to build, and it won’t make for quite such an impressive display piece once constructed.
Not every set needs to be the biggest, flashiest, most elaborate possible design, though. 72151 Eevee is great not because it is small, but because it is focused: it does a fantastic job of achieving the goals that one would hope for from a LEGO set in 2026. It’s fun, serves a variety of different needs and interests, is relatively accessible, and doesn’t waste bricks on filler that distracts from the set’s overall design.
Our honest opinion: 72151 Eevee is the very best, like no other LEGO Pokémon set ever was – at least for now. Of the initial three LEGO Pokémon sets, this one is the standout winner because it delivers exactly what it should, without overcomplicating things.
This set was provided for review by the LEGO Group.
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Does LEGO Pokémon 72151 Eevee contain stickers?
Thankfully, all of the first three retail LEGO Pokémon sets including 72151 Eevee feature printed elements and do not contain stickers.
How long does it take to build LEGO Pokémon 72151 Eevee?
72151 Eevee takes around an hour to build. The build is relatively straightforward but younger or less experienced LEGO fans may benefit from assistance from a more experienced LEGO builder.
How many pieces are in LEGO Pokémon 72151 Eevee?
72151 Eevee contains 587 pieces. It is the smallest of the initial LEGO Pokémon sets.
How much does LEGO Pokémon 72151 Eevee cost?
72151 Eevee costs £54.99 in the UK, $59.99 in the US and €59.99 in the EU.
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