Don't like the look of Lego Pokemon? Try these rival sets instead (especially now they're going cheap)

Mega Squirtle and Cubone against a yellow background with plusses — (Image credit: Mega)

I can understand why Lego Pokemon hasn't gelled with some fans. While I'd argue that some deserve a spot on our list of the best Lego sets (like the adorable Lego Eevee), others… well, they've proven a little controversial. Did you know that there were some genuinely great alternatives, though?

Enter Mega. This Lego rival has been creating Pokemon sets for a long time, and you know what? They're pretty great, and reasonably priced. Especially today. There's currently a mega-sale on toys at Woot, and you can save a lot of cash on everything from plushies to the aforementioned Mega Pokemon sets. While some of the best toys are included in the lineup, my eyes were drawn to these blocky versions of the pocket monsters; they're boasting some of the biggest reductions.

So, which ones should you get? I've listed a few of my favorites from the sale below.

Of course, there are plenty more offers where they came from. Just remember to be quick; these discounts may not last long.

See all today's toy offers at Woot

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I've been writing about games in one form or another since 2012, but these days you'll find me managing GamesRadar+'s tabletop gaming and toy coverage (I spend my time here handling everything from board game reviews to the latest Lego news). I've also been obsessed with Warhammer since the 1990s, and love nothing more than running tabletop RPGs like D&D as a Dungeon Master.