Lego has its work cut out to beat this super-cute Mega Pikachu, and it just got a Prime Day discount

I appreciate that we're getting the first official Lego Pokemon set next year, and I'm as stoked as the next Poke-fan, but I can't see how it'll be able to beat this Mega Pikachu that's just got a Prime Day discount.

Although the name 'Jumbo Pikachu' may sound a tad insulting to the poor pocket monster, this set is an absolute cutie. It's a spot-on rendition that's fallen to $41.99 at Amazon instead of nearly $64 as part of Prime Day, and you can guarantee that this will be a darn sight less than the Lego equivalent due to launch next year. Yes, Lego's version is going to be brilliant if the company's recent gaming-based kits are anything to go by. But unfortunately for us, it's likely to be super effective on our bank balances too. With that in mind, Mega Pikachu could be a good alternative.

Honestly? I admit that I can be a bit of a snob when it comes to brick-building toys, because the best Lego sets are so well done and third-party alternatives can feel like cash-ins. Mega is an exception though, and its models tend to be excellently-executed alternatives that do their source material justice without costing the earth. Mega Pikachu is a great example of that.

Mega Pikachu | $63.71 $41.99 at Amazon
Save $20 - This is probably the best Mega Pikachu the company makes, so even though it's not a record low price, any discount is still worthy of celebrating. It's normally a lot closer to $50 as well, so there's definite bang for buck with this Prime Day saving.

Buy it if:
✅ You're a big Poke-fan
✅ You can't stand to wait for the Lego version

Don't buy it if:
❌ You're OK waiting for the Lego version

Price check:
💲 Walmart | $56.68

View Deal

There are other Pikachu sets that Mega makes, of course, but I'd say this is by far the nicest; the others are much smaller or come as part of a larger set. I particularly like how Mega has managed to capture the Pokemon's adorable chubbiness in spite of this model largely being made of bricks and plates.

To be frank, it does make me wonder how Lego can possibly improve on this formula. Will their version be bigger? More detailed? Interactive? I suspect it'll be all three, if kits like The Mighty Bowser or Mario and Kart are any indication. I imagine it'll be worthy of a spot on the top-tier list as a result. Even so, though, it's nice to know we've got a (presumably) more affordable version in this Mega kit.

Want more savings? Don't miss the latest Prime Day Lego deals.

More Mega savings...

• Build and Show Pikachu: Just $19.99 at Amazon
• Pikachu Evolution Set: $23.75 $14.99 at Amazon
• Pikachu and Zubat: $14.99 $10.22 at Amazon

Want to expand your collection for less? Don't miss the latest Lego deals. As for more toy fun, be sure to check out the best water guns.