Pokemonhas come a long way since its days on the original Game Boy. There’s the massive trading card game, plush dolls, action figures, and for the more crafty members of the Pokemon universe, model kits of your favorite pocket monsters.
Assembling your own Pokemon team is easier than ever with these model kits, with Pokemon ranging from the cute to the terrifying. While most Pokemon model kits are geared toward a younger audience, it doesn’t mean there’s not plenty of fun to find with these kits for fans of all ages.
Bandai Spirits Pokemon Model Kit - Rayquaza
Great For Pokemon Fans Looking For A Challenge
Take control of the sky itself with a model kit of the legendary Pokemon Rayquaza. With a some small points of articualtion you’re able to give your completed model some unique features to make it all your own.
The Legendary Sky High PokémonRayquaza can be yours in real lifewith the very cool model kit from Bandai Spirits. Part of what makes this kit so great is that it isn’t just a static model, you’re able to move Rayquaza’s mouth and arms, and each segment of his body can move too, letting you adjust his pose in a variety of ways.
Having him stand on the cloud base helps sell the illusion that Rayquaza is miles high in the sky, ready to dive down when the world is threatened. The Rayquaza kit is a little more complicated than others on this list, making better if you have a few kits under your belt first, but still not so complicated that it would be imposing to start.
Bandai Hobby Pokemon Model Kit - Metagross
A Customizable Model Kit For Creative Pokemon Fans
The Steel and Psychic pseudo-legendary Pokemon Metagross can join your team with this detailed model kit. This kit is fully poseable, making use of Metagross' big ol' legs to put it in any dymanic pose you like!
It might not be a legendary Pokemon but you’re able to’t deny how cool the Iron Leg Pokemon Metagross is. It lives up to its name with four massive, thundering legs that are completely posable and can be manipulated to make it look like it’s levitating off the ground.
This kit is easier to assemble than Rayquaza, though it does require a sprue cutter or some type of hobby knife to remove it from the sprues. Once you start assembling it, you won’t need any glue since the pieces all snap together. If you have some experience incutting out and assembling model kits, you won’t have any issues with this kit.
Bandai Spirits Pokemon Model Kit - Lunala
Legendary Pokemon At Your Fingertips
From Pokemon Sun and Moon comes the legendary Lunala, the massive and majestic bat-like Pokemon. Lunala’s wings bend and move, letting you pose it as if it is soaring through the night sky.
From Pokemon Sun and Moon comes Lunala, the massive bat-like Legendary Pokemon with a huge wingspan makes for a very impressive model to assemble. This kit sets itself apart from others by coming with a special base to really give off the appearance that Lunala is flying above your other figures.
This kit does come with a bunch of stickers that you need to place accurately to ensure it looks nice, which can be a little tedious, though that shouldn’t be too much of a problem if you’re used to building kits. Just make sure you have a pair of tweezers on hand to make sure you can apply the stickers cleanly and accurately without messing anything up.
Bandai Hobby Pokemon Model Kit - Mewtwo
Build Your Own Psychic Pokemon
Born from the hubris of scientists in the Pokemon universe, looking to create the strongest Pokemon thanks to advances in genetic technology, Mewtwo is the result of those experiments. The model kit of the powerful Psychic Pokemon didn’t require nearly as much unethical work to design, so don’t feel guilty about collecting this Pokemon kit.
The original legendary Pokemon that struck terror into the hearts of children adventuring through Pokemon Red and Blue has returned, this time in the form of a model kit. To capture this powerful Psychic type, all you have to do to add this Pokemon to your collection is assemble it.
This kit is a little easier to assemble than some of the others here, making it a great pick if you’re just getting started and want something a little more casual to build. Mewtwo’s head, arms, and legs move, and comes with a base to pose the clone of Mew to your collection.
Bandai Spirits Pokemon Model Kit - Gyarados
A Huge Water Pokemon Minus The Mess
No matter the generation, Gyarados have been terrifying trainers the world over with their overwhelming power and visage. With the Bandai Spirits Gyarados kit you can bring the ferocity home with you in this impressive model.
One of the original powerhouses in Pokemon Red and Blue, and one of the angriest Pokemon to ever grace the games, Gyarados makes his appearance as a fantastic model kit from Bandai Spirts.
This Gyarados kit doesn’t use stickers to get different details, it instead uses sprues made from different colors of plastic injected into it to help all the different details of the huge Water type pop out. While this kit is larger, it isn’t necessarily more difficult, especially since much of Gyarados’ body is hollow, making it lighter than you might expect.
Bandai Hobby Pokemon Model Kit - Mew
Capture The Rarest Pokemon With This Model Kit
The elusive and increadibly rare Mew can be yours with this model kit based on the original hidden Pokemon from Red and Blue. Mew has an adorable pose here, with its little hands gently reaching up to give a mischievious giggle while it gets up to no good.
If you’re going to be building a Mewtwo model kit, you might as well pick up its ancestor too while you’re at it. The Mew model kit is a great starting piece for any hobbyist but is particularly good for younger audiences or those just getting into the hobby.
This kit doesn’t require any tools at all, with pieces that snap right off the sprues. Mew is a little shorter than most other kits here, making it a fun model to have at your desk or on a small shelf to display it.
Bandai Spirits Pokemon Model Kit - Pikachu
The Electric Mouse The Everyone Loves
A super simple kit that makes a great starting point for anyone looking to get into the hobby of model building, the Pikachu model kit is adorable and easy to assemble. Pikachu is depicted in a battle pose, ready to strike at the attacking Pokemon in order to win the match.
If you’ve never sat down to casually build a model kit, then you’re in luck, since the Pikachu Bandai Spirits kit is a fantastic one to hang out with on a lazy weekend and put together while you’re watching your favorite season of the show. Pikachu is very likely one of the most recognizable Pokemon from around the world, with all sorts of toys, cards,stuffed animals, and more, making this just one more collectible to add to your collection.
The Pikachu Bandai Spirits model kit consists of only 15 pieces and a minimal number of stickers, making it exceptionally rewarding and simple to put together. Even though it consists of a limited number of pieces, each piece is larger and relatively simplistic, not even requiring tools to cut the pieces out of the sprues, making it a great casual model to build.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Model Kits A Good Hobby?
There’s a lot about building model kits that can make them a very rewarding hobby. Not only are you dedicating hours to a physical item you get to display once you’re done, you can participate while listening to podcasts or watching a show.
Where Do I Start With Model Kits?
Starting off with an easier kit is a safe place to start, but jumping right into an intermediate kit can give you a head start too. Generally speaking, the smaller the kit, the easier it’s going to be, with fewer pieces and less intricate detail to get right.
Should You Wash Model Kits Before Building?
It isn’t necessary for the most part, but if you’re looking to paint your model, you’ll want to give it a quick rinse after you’ve assembled it. There can be dust and other oils from your fingers on the model that can make the painting less consistent.
