Fans of modeling kits will be excited to learn that Bandai and Bluefin are premiering ia new line of
Pokémon Plastic Models in Spring of 2020. They are said to be easy-to-build snap-together kits and a joint press release from Bluefin and Bandai Namco states that this is the beginning of a new era of modeling.
The first
PokePla line is going to launchwith three initial kits which will feature three popular creatures in the form of Pikachu, Mewtwo, and Eevee - images of which are included below. The press release mentions that these kits won't require glue but it is recommended that consumers use a nipper or sprue cutter which are sold separately.
Don't worry too much about the limited selection of creatures in the kits as the press release makes mention that there will be additional kits to come later this year, though it doesn't state who they are. It will be exciting to see if the next set of kits also contains Kanto Pokémon such as Charmander, Bulbasaur, and Squirtle, or if the Johto Region will be the next to be featured, but we will surely share the info when we get it.
In the meantime, check out the
PokePla kits for Pikachu, Eevee, and Mewtwo below!
What do you guys think? Is there one set that you'd prefer to the others or would you like to have all three for your collection? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
“PokePla” (Pokémon Plastic Models) kits blend iconic characters from of one of the world’s most popular entertainment and video gaming brands with the renowned, model kit design and production expertise of Bandai Spirits Hobby. The line launches with kits for Pikachu, Mewtwo and Evee. Additional kits will be added in 2020.
The Pokémon Pikachu 3-inch model kit can be pre-ordered here for $7.99. The Pokémon Eevee 3-inch model kit and the Pokémon Mewtwo 4-inch model kit can be pre-ordered here and here for $9.99 each.