What will trainers get to build?

The partnership was officially announced on Tuesday (March 18) on both the officialLEGOandPokemonwebsites.

Sparks flew as Pikachu dashed off.

Apress releasewas also published on the official Pokemon website.

Her enthusiasm is shared by Gaku Susai, Chief Product and Experience Officer at The Pokemon Company International.

Beyond official partnerships, enthusiastic builders have taken it upon themselves to bring Pokemon to life using LEGO bricks.

One fan previously created aLEGO Magikarp design, while anotherrecreated the Sinnoh Regionfrom LEGO.