Pokémon Fans Are Building Their Own LEGO Cubone With Pieces From a $30 Cute Puppy Set
LEGO launched its first-ever official Pokémon sets in 2026, but the collection’s limited scope has sparked creative responses from fans. Since the official lineup barely scratches the surface of the Kanto Pokédex, builders have turned to custom creations (MOCs—“My Own Creations”) to fill the gap.
While some fan-made sets are poorly executed, others demonstrate impressive creativity. One notable example is a fan-built Cubone constructed entirely from pieces of the 3-in-1 Cute Animals: Playful Puppy LEGO set, which retails for approximately $30 and was released in January. This ingenuity highlights both the community’s enthusiasm for official Pokémon LEGO products and the resourcefulness of builders working with existing sets to expand their collections.
The unofficial builds reflect a broader pattern among LEGO fans who have been creating custom Pokémon models for years before the official partnership materialized. As the official Pokémon LEGO theme continues to expand, these community creations suggest significant demand remains for a wider variety of Pokémon sets to complement the initial releases.