Pokémon Nanoblocks
Pokémon Nanoblocks (Japanese: ポケモン ナノブロック Pokémon Nanoblock) are a set of micro-sized building block models produced by Kawada. The first models were released in Japan in 2013. In the United States, Pokémon Nanoblocks are distributed by Ohio Art Company and were first released on October 1, 2015. They are recommended for ages 12 and up.
Nanoblock Models
Released models
| English name | U.S. release date | Japanese name | Japanese release date | Picture | Difficulty | Number of pieces |
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| Pikachu | October 1, 2015 | Pikachu ピカチュウ |
October 23, 2013 | 
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2/5 | Over 130 pieces |
| Charmander | October 1, 2015 | Hitokage ヒトカゲ |
October 23, 2013 | 
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2/5 | Over 120 pieces |
| Bulbasaur | October 1, 2015 | Fushigidane フシギダネ |
October 23, 2013 | 
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2/5 | Over 120 pieces |
| Squirtle | October 1, 2015 | Zenigame ゼニガメ |
October 23, 2013 | 
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2/5 | Over 120 pieces |
| Unreleased | Unreleased | Eievui イーブイ |
June 28, 2014 | 
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2/5 | Over 130 pieces |
| Unreleased | Unreleased | Mewtwo ミュウツー |
June 28, 2014 | 
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3/5 | Over 130 pieces |
| Unreleased | Unreleased | Gangar ゲンガー |
June 28, 2014 | 
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2/5 | Over 150 pieces |
| Charizard | October 1, 2015 | Lizardon リザードン |
June 28, 2014 | 
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3/5 | Over 200 pieces |
| Unreleased | Unreleased | Laplace ラプラス |
April 10, 2015 | 
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2/5 | Over 130 pieces |
| Unreleased | Unreleased | Caterpie & Monster Ball キャタピー&モンスターボール |
April 10, 2015 | 
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2/5 | Over 170 pieces |
| Unreleased | Unreleased | Kairyu カイリュー |
April 10, 2015 | 
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3/5 | Over 190 pieces |
| Unreleased | Unreleased | Kabigon カビゴン |
April 10, 2015 | 
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3/5 | Over 220 pieces |
| Unreleased | Unreleased | Kamonegi カモネギ |
November 28, 2015 | 
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3/5 | Over 160 pieces |
| Unreleased | Unreleased | Fushigibana フシギバナ |
May 24, 2016 | 
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2/5 | Over 160 pieces |
| Unreleased | Unreleased | Kamex カメックス |
May 24, 2016 | 
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3/5 | Over 220 pieces |
| Unreleased | Unreleased | Showers シャワーズ |
October 7, 2016 | 
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2/5 | Over 140 pieces |
| Unreleased | Unreleased | Thunders サンダース |
October 7, 2016 | 
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3/5 | Over 170 pieces |
| Unreleased | Unreleased | Booster ブースター |
October 7, 2016 | 
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2/5 | Over 170 pieces |
| Unreleased | Unreleased | Gyarados ギャラドス |
June 24, 2017 | 
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3/5 | 170 pieces |
| Unreleased | Unreleased | Koduck コダック |
June 24, 2017 | 
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2/5 | 130 pieces |
| Unreleased | Unreleased | Rowlet モクロー* |
April 29, 2017 | 
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2/5 | 170 pieces |
| Unreleased | Unreleased | Litten ニャビー* |
April 29, 2017 | 
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3/5 | 170 pieces |
| Unreleased | Unreleased | Popplio アシマリ* |
April 29, 2017 | 
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3/5 | 110 pieces |
| Unreleased | Unreleased | Pichu ピチュー |
September, 2017 | 
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1/5 | 100 pieces |
| Unreleased | Unreleased | Cyndaquil ヒノアラシ |
September, 2017 | 
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2/5 | 150 pieces |
| Unreleased | Unreleased | Chikorita チコリータ |
September, 2017 | 
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1/5 | 90 pieces |
| Unreleased | Unreleased | Totodile ワニノコ |
September, 2017 | 
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2/5 | 150 pieces |
20th Anniversary Edition
To commemorate 20 years of Pokémon, a special gray monochrome edition of the first series of Nanoblocks were released on March 4, 2016. The gray color is reminiscent of the original games, and the models come in a box with the original game art box art at the front. Each model comes with spare pieces which can be collected together and used to make a monotone model of Mew. The instructions for Mew can be downloaded on-line by inputting four passcodes obtained from each of the four models. The Mew model requires 88 pieces and has a difficulty of 2/5.
| Character | Picture | Difficulty | Number of Pieces |
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| Pikachu Monotone ピカチュウモノトーン |
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2/5 | 150 pieces |
| Hitokage Monotone ヒトカゲモノトーン |
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2/5 | 130 pieces |
| Fushigidane Monotone フシギダネモノトーン |
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2/5 | 140 pieces |
| Zenigame Monotone ゼニガメモノトーン |
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2/5 | 160 pieces |
Other models
From November 23, 2017 to March 18, 2018, a translucent Pikachu model could be won by mailing in four barcodes from the Pokémon Nanoblock series.
For a limited time, players who bought at least two of Pokémon Ultra Sun and/or Pokémon Ultra Moon from BIC Camera, Sofmap or Kojima received a Nanoblock model of an opened Poké Ball and Quick Ball.
Translucent Pikachu
Opened Poké Ball and Quick Ball
Mini Nanoblock Models
These are a set of mini Nanoblock models which are about half the size of the regular Pokémon Nanoblock models. Each model comes in a blind bag so that the model inside cannot be identified.
First series
The first series was released in April 2017. Each model consists of 25 to 75 pieces. For a limited time, a translucent Poké Ball model was given out to customers who purchased the whole box containing all 12 models.
| Pikachu | Charmander | Bulbasaur | Squirtle | Nidoran♂ | Nidoran♀ |
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| Diglett | Cubone | Porygon | Magikarp | Poké Ball | Secret |
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Second series
The second series was released in July 22, 2017. Each model consists of 37 to 83 pieces. For a limited time, a translucent Great Ball model was given out to customers who purchased the whole box containing all 12 models.
| Charizard | Caterpie | Rattata | Eevee | Doduo | Psyduck |
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| Raichu | Mewtwo | Magnemite | Lapras | Great Ball | Secret |
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Third series
The third series was released in December 16, 2017. Each model consists of 34 to 88 pieces. For a limited time, a translucent Ultra Ball model was given out to customers who purchased the whole box containing all 12 models.
| Blastoise | Venusaur | Weedle | Pidgey | Jolteon | Flareon |
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| Vaporeon | Tentacool | Dratini | Bellsprout | Ultra Ball | Secret |
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Other models
From August 5 to October 31, 2017, a translucent mini Zapdos model could be won by mailing in four barcodes from the mini Pokémon Nanoblock series.
From November 23, 2017 to March 18, 2018, translucent mini Moltres and Articuno models could be won by mailing in four barcodes from the mini Pokémon Nanoblock series.
Mini Nanoblock Zapdos
Mini Nanoblock Zapdos
Mini Nanoblock Zapdos
Nanoblock+ Sets
Pokémon Nanoblock+ (Japanese: ナノブロック プラス Nanoblock Plus) models use larger building blocks than the Nanoblock models. They are recommended for people ages 5 and up.
| Character | Release date | Picture | Number of pieces | Notes |
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| Mega Lizardon X's Secret Castle メガリザードンＸの秘密の城 |
November 29, 2014 | 
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379 pieces | Comes with the Mega Charizard X Moncollé figurine. Can be combined with other sets |
| Keromatsu’s Yacht Harbor ケロマツのヨットハーバー |
November 29, 2014 | 
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199 pieces | Comes with the Froakie Moncollé figurine. Can be combined with other sets |
| Fokko’s Coffee Shop フォッコのおしゃれなカフェ |
November 29, 2014 | 
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230 pieces | Comes with the Fennekin Moncollé figurine. Can be combined with other sets |
| Harimaron’s Tree House ハリマロンのツリーハウス |
November 29, 2014 | 
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276 pieces | Comes with the Chespin Moncollé figurine. Can be combined with other sets |
| Pikachu's Battle Field ピカチュウのバトルフィールド |
November 29, 2014 | 
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222 pieces | Comes with the Pikachu Moncollé figurine. Can be combined with other sets |
| Pokémon Pikachu Set ポケモン ピカチュウセット |
July 22, 2017 | 
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Comes with instructions to build other objects including a helicopter and ship | |
| Pokémon Deluxe Set ポケモン デラックスセット |
July 22, 2017 | 
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Comes with instructions to build other objects including a castle and plane |
Trivia
- Pokémon Nanoblocks featured in Pokémon Get☆TV on May 24, 2015.
References
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