A talented one LEGO fans online have shared their incredible custom Pokémon set, which transforms the iconic Generation 1 starting trio Charmander, Bulbasaur and Squirtle into mechs. As Pokémon franchise celebrates its 30th anniversary, this fan has paid tribute by putting a fresh LEGO twist on three classic designs.
Pokémon and LEGO seems like a pretty natural combination, and fans have been creating their own designs for years. However, the two had never come together in an official capacity until this year, when the first LEGO Pokémon sets were revealed. The early sets have focused on some of the most iconic designs from the franchise, including Pikachu, Eevee, Venusaur, Blastoise and Charizard. The latter three are the evolved versions of the Pokemon found in these fan custom builds, so it would be cool to see them side by side.
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These LEGO Pokemon Gen 1 starters are secret mechanics
Redditor HunterRoyal121 shared his impressive creations on the LEGO subreddit – all three of them Pokémon Gen 1 starters, Charmander, Bulbasaur and Squirtle, built by LEGO. These builds are all very small, and it's impressive how the creator has been so efficient with his pieces. Despite this, they still look distinctly like the iconic Gen 1 starters, and it's immediately clear what they're trying to represent. However, that is not all. All three Pokémon open to reveal tiny LEGO minifigures: Squirtle opens at the shell, Charmander opens along the belly, and Bulbasaur hides the figure inside the bulb on its back. The user describes these LEGO creations as “little mechs”, putting an interesting twist on these classics Pokémon pattern. According to the creator, they have been in the works for about a year “to prepare the 30th anniversary”, before it was ever revealed that official LEGO Pokémon set was released.
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All the fans in the thread were extremely impressed with HunterRoyal121's creations, with one user even dubbing them “Mechemon”. Several claimed that they would buy their instructions if they were made available somewhere, but that is not the case at the moment, while others praised them for being even better than the official Pokémon LEGO sets. That's a lot of praise, but the mechanics elements of these builds really take them to another level.
The Generation 1 starters have been around for three decades at this point. As a result, they appear very often in Pokémon fan project. They remain some of the franchise's most iconic designs, and fans have had plenty of time to grow attached to them over the years. It's amazing how fans have continued to use their talents to make the Gen 1 trio of Charmander, Squirtle and Bulbasaur feel fresh, even after 30 years. There have been so many fan creations involving these three that at this point it takes something really special to stand out from the crowd.
LEGO fans have been sharing some incredible builds online lately. Due to the nature of LEGO, it is inherently a very creative community, but some of the creations have been remarkable, even with that in mind. There was a recent case where a LEGO fan transformed an official DeLorean set into the Millennium Falcon, showing what's possible when a creative mind gets hold of LEGO. If it is more official Pokémon LEGO sets will be released remains to be seen. If not, fans can rest easy that talented builders will almost certainly be on hand to create more amazing customs like HunterRoyal121's creation in the future.
