LEGO fan builds impressive Caterpie that looks better than official Pokémon sets

A talented LEGO fan has built an impressive MOC (My Own Creation) Caterpie from the Pokémon series entirely from scratch, without using a specific set. This creation looks better than many of the recently released and leaked LEGO Pokémon sets. The collaboration between LEGO and Pokémon has drawn plenty of attention, especially since the first sets on Pokémon Day couldn’t keep up with pre-orders and sold out immediately.

A creative build

The builder, known as hachiroku24 on Reddit and YouTube, created a cute Caterpie sitting on tree roots, surrounded by flowers and grass. This version is especially well done and captures the iconic Bug-type Pokémon perfectly. The build shows both attention to detail and a sense of nostalgia, echoing a beloved scene from the anime where Ash’s Caterpie looks up at the moon.

Reception of LEGO Pokémon sets

When the first few LEGO Pokémon sets launched on Pokémon Day, reactions were mixed. While some sets, such as Pikachu and the Poké Ball, looked promising, there were also complaints about the execution. Fans said Pikachu’s design didn’t feel quite right, and that this could remain an issue in future releases. However, more LEGO Pokémon sets are planned for 2026, including several Smart Play sets that raise the price of each set because of the Smart Bricks.

Future releases

The LEGO Pokémon series is set to grow, with more information about upcoming sets expected throughout 2026. In addition to the Smart Play sets, it remains unclear whether these new releases will also include requirements that may disappoint fans. There is concern that some Pokémon in the new sets may not look as good as hoped. The fact that fan-made models like this Caterpie have the potential to outshine the official sets points to a broader debate about quality versus quantity in the LEGO Pokémon line.

Despite fans wanting instructions to recreate hachiroku24’s Caterpie, the builder has said he is currently focusing on his physics studies, meaning he is taking a break from LEGO content for a few years. While that may disappoint fans who want to build this beautiful Caterpie themselves, there is still hope that LEGO will release an original set for this Pokémon in the future. Given the many leaked sets for 2026, it seems unlikely that both Caterpie and Butterfree will be overlooked.