First Leaked Images of LEGO Pokémon 72160 Arcanine | August 2026

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2026 is the year of LEGO and Pokémon, and while the Danish toy manufacturers may have only released just three sets and a couple of promotional items for the Japanese theme, an action-packed summer wave awaits us in just a couple of months.

Current rumours suggest that we could be seeing up to 16 sets released in August for the LEGO Pokémon. However, some reports have stated that some of these may actually be 2027 releases, along with the wave including a mix of SMART Play-inspired models and further 18+ branded builds just like the three sets that were released in February.

And one of these 18+ models has been leaked today, as the UK Amazon site has provided a first image of 72160 Arcanine. The summer 2026 set will become the second-cheapest and smallest LEGO Pokémon set, retailing for $109.99 / €99.99 / £89.99 and including a total of 1,190 pieces. While there may be a substantial difference between Arcanine and February's 72151 Eevee, this is, in fact, proportionate to the actual sizing of the two in-game creatures.

As the name suggests, 72160 recreates the iconic Fire Type Pokémon Arcanine, first introduced in Generation I and now appearing as a large brick-built display model from the 1st of August 2026. Two further brick-built 18+ Pokémon sets are also expected to launch on this date of 72150 Munchlax and 72168 Rauquaza.

LEGO Arcanine primarily utilises three main colours: a vibrant orange for the main body, a muted tan mix for the massive fur sections, and solid black for the pattern detailing. The layered tan mane literally surrounds the Pokémons face, which features an open mouth showcasing the creature's pink tongue and two sharp white teeth. Exclusive prints are used for Pokédex number 59's two eyes and cute black nose.

Moving away from the head, which includes plenty of movable parts, including Arcanine's ears, the main orange torso and thighs heavily feature integrated black detailing to replicate the signature tiger stripes. These stripes are entirely brick built, utilising black wedge plates and tiles, for example, which spread across Arcanine's torso and legs, which again have full posability, allowing plenty of display options.

Finally, the Generation I's tail is another significant element of the build, emerging from the back an enormous cloud-like structure that curves upward and to the right side of the model. This again features more tan colouring like the rest of Arcanine's brick-built fur. Plenty of large curved pieces create a bulbous, puffy appearance for the 2026 display model, which reportedly also includes a hidden surprise during the build that references the wonderful world of Pokémon.

72160 Arcanine

Set Name - Arcanine

Set Number - 72160

Age Range - 18+

Piece Count - 1,190

Minifigures - 0

Price - $109.99 / €99.99 / £89.99

Release Date - 1st August 2026

72160 Arcanine releases on the 1st of August 2026, but what do you think? Will you be adding this iconic Generation I Fire Type to your LEGO Pokémon display? How does it compare to the February wave starters like 72151 Eevee? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below, and check out all our latest LEGO Pokémon coverage.

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