LEGO Up-Scaled Red Minifigure (40868): Piece Count and MSRP (2026)
By Dexhaul Team · October 5, 2026
Set 40868 is the LEGO Up-Scaled Red Minifigure: 930 pieces, a $79.99 MSRP, and a completed model that stands 27.5 cm tall.
It released on October 1, 2026, per Serebii. It is rated 18+ and is the first LEGO Pokémon set to center a human Trainer character rather than a Pokémon creature.
Every previous LEGO Pokémon adult display set (Munchlax, Eevee, Arcanine, Rayquaza, and the Pikachu and Poké Ball) built a Pokémon. Set 40868 builds Red, the protagonist of Pokémon Red and Blue (1996). That shift in subject is what makes this set distinct in the current line.
What's in set 40868
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Set number | 40868 |
| Full name | LEGO Pokémon Up-Scaled Red Minifigure |
| Pieces | 930 |
| Subject | Red (Pokémon Trainer, protagonist of Pokémon Red and Blue) |
| Format | Up-Scaled Minifigure: large portrait-style display build |
| Completed dimensions | 17 cm wide, 27.5 cm tall (standing) |
| Age recommendation | 18+ |
| MSRP | $79.99 (Serebii, checked Oct 5, 2026) |
| Official release date | October 1, 2026 |
The "Up-Scaled Minifigure" name describes what the set builds: a large-format version of the classic LEGO Minifigure character. Standard Minifigures stand about 4 cm tall. At 27.5 cm, the completed Red is roughly seven times that height.
The format produces a portrait-style shelf display rather than a freestanding diorama. There is no base plate, no Pokémon companion, and no landscape element.
Who Red is
Red is the silent protagonist of the original Game Boy games, introduced in 1996. He set the visual template for the Pokémon Trainer look: red cap, dark jacket, jeans.
He reappears as the final boss in Pokémon Gold and Silver, waiting at the summit of Mount Silver. He has no dialogue in those games, which turned him into a kind of legend among fans who played them.
That image of the lone Trainer at the mountain peak is what the LEGO design references.
For the collector market, Red represents the starting point of the franchise. The LEGO set pairs that nostalgia with a format designed for adult display shelves.
MSRP and price per piece
At $79.99 MSRP, set 40868 delivers 930 pieces, giving a per-piece ratio of about $0.086. That is the lowest cost per piece of any current LEGO Pokémon adult display set.
| Set | Pieces | MSRP | Per piece | Subject type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40868 Red Minifigure | 930 | $79.99 | $0.086 | Human Trainer |
| 72151 Eevee | 587 | $59.99* | $0.102 | Pokémon creature |
| 72160 Arcanine | 1,190 | $109.99* | $0.092 | Pokémon creature |
| 72150 Munchlax | 757 | ~$71* | $0.094 | Pokémon creature |
* Observed Oct 5, 2026 at DexHaul-listed merchants.
The lower per-piece cost reflects the geometry of the Up-Scaled Minifigure build. A Trainer figure uses more stacked rectangular bricks and fewer complex SNOT techniques than a Pokémon creature with curved limbs. More bricks per dollar, but the build method is different from, say, Arcanine's articulated legs.
How it compares to other LEGO Pokémon adult sets
The clearest comparison is to the Eevee (72151) and the Arcanine (72160), the two creature sets closest in price.
| Feature | 40868 Red | 72151 Eevee | 72160 Arcanine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Human Trainer | Pokémon creature | Pokémon creature |
| Pieces | 930 | 587 | 1,190 |
| MSRP | $79.99 | $59.99 | $109.99 |
| Completed height | 27.5 cm | Not specified | Not specified |
| Age | 18+ | 18+ | 18+ |
| Build style | Up-Scaled Minifigure portrait | Creature diorama | Creature diorama |
| Release | Oct 1, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | 2026 |
All three are 18+ sets, designed for display rather than play.
The key difference is format. The creature sets produce a freestanding Pokémon that can be posed or angled on a shelf. The Red Minifigure is a portrait: upright, designed to face outward.
If you already own Eevee or Arcanine, Red adds a human focal point to the shelf. If you only want one LEGO Pokémon set, the creature sets are more visually distinct as shelf pieces. That is the honest trade-off.
Release timeline
| Date | Milestone | Source |
|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2026 | US pre-orders began shipping | lego.com (archived Aug 2026) |
| September 2026 | Listed as available now at major retailers | lego.com (archived Sep 2026) |
| October 1, 2026 | Official wide release date | Serebii.net |
The set is in stock now. Pre-order customers received shipments from August, and the official release on October 1, 2026, confirmed its availability across the standard LEGO Pokémon retail channels.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Buy it if
You are a fan of the original Game Boy games and want a display piece that represents the Trainer, not just the Pokémon. Red is the character most closely tied to the franchise's origin.
You already own one or more LEGO Pokémon creature sets and want a human figure to anchor the shelf. The 27.5 cm height aligns well with most adult-line Pokémon builds. And at $79.99, it sits between Eevee and Arcanine, making it a reasonable second or third set without doubling your spend.
Skip it if
You want a dynamic, multi-directional display build with articulated limbs. The Up-Scaled Minifigure is a portrait: it faces forward, built for a shelf, not for posing at angles. The creature sets give more three-dimensional presence on a display surface.
You want a larger piece count. At 930 pieces, set 40868 is mid-range for this line.
For a more involved build, Arcanine (1,190 pieces) or the Venusaur/Charizard/Blastoise set (6,838 pieces) go further. The full breakdown is in the LEGO Pokémon sets buyers guide.
Set 40868 as a Q4 gift
The $79.99 MSRP puts set 40868 in a useful gift price bracket for LEGO collectors, well above a polybag but below the 1,000-piece-plus tier.
The Up-Scaled Minifigure format boxes well. The subject appeals to anyone who played the original Pokémon games, a demographic that includes adult buyers who are also the primary market for the LEGO Pokémon 18+ line. For broader gift options across the season, the 2026 Pokémon holiday gift guide covers Pokémon products at every price point.
Frequently asked questions
What's in LEGO set 40868?
Set 40868 contains 930 LEGO pieces that build an Up-Scaled Minifigure of Red, the Pokémon Trainer. The completed model is 17 cm wide and 27.5 cm tall. No base plate, landscape, or Pokémon companion is included.
What is the LEGO Up-Scaled Red Minifigure?
It is a large display build of the classic LEGO Minifigure character in the likeness of Red from Pokémon Red and Blue. "Up-Scaled Minifigure" is a LEGO format that enlarges the standard Minifigure (about 4 cm tall) to roughly seven times its normal height as a shelf piece.
How tall is the completed Red Minifigure set?
The completed set stands 27.5 cm tall (about 10.8 inches) and is 17 cm wide in the standing pose, per Serebii.
What age is LEGO set 40868 designed for?
The set is rated 18+, placing it in the adult collector tier of the LEGO Pokémon line alongside Arcanine, Eevee, and Munchlax.
Is the LEGO Up-Scaled Red Minifigure the first LEGO set to feature a human Pokémon Trainer?
Yes, in the adult LEGO Pokémon display line (18+ sets). All previous adult-line Pokémon sets built Pokémon creatures. Set 40868 is the first in that line to center a human character, Red.
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