Pokemon is Releasing New Paldea-Themed Nanoblocks

Summary

Pokemon releases new Nanoblock models, including Pawmi, Tandemaus, & Clodsire from the Paldea region.
Nanoblocks are micro-sized building blocks similar to LEGO, and popular collector items for fans.
Kawada Toys sells the Nanoblock sets for 2420 JPY ($15.60) in Japan only, with no international shipping available.

Pokemon and the Japanese retailer Kawada Toys have released three new pocket monsters into the Nanoblocks line, including Pawmi, Tandemaus, and Clodsire, from the Paldean region. Nanoblocks are similar to LEGO bricks, but they are produced as micro-sized building blocks exclusive to Kawada in Japan and distributed by Ohio Art Company in the United States. First released in 2013, the Nanoblocks have become staple collector pieces within the Pokemon fandom, with three more ready to join the roster.

Pokemon is iconic for its ongoing video game series, including the upcoming Pokemon Legends: Z-A, the popular trading card game currently honoring its Prismatic Evolutions expansion, and the anime, which is presently airing Pokemon Horizons: The Series. However, the Pokemon IP transcends games and television as the franchise’s merchandise presence is varied and lucrative. In addition to Nanoblocks, Pokemon dives into Funko Pop figures, clothes, lifestyle accessories, and much more, including the newly announced life-sized Gardevoir plushie from The Pokemon Center.

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Kawada Toys announced that Pawmi, Tandemaus, and Clodsire, were the new Nanoblocks on February 1, 2025, and the models are currently only for sale in Japan without the option for international shipping. Each Nanoblock set includes 400 pieces on average, with varying levels of difficulty depending on the Pokemon’s design, matching the detail found in a Pokemon fan’s Groudon Nanoblock. Each Nanoblock costs 2420 JPY ($15.60) and is in stock for Japanese residents only via the Kawada Toys website. For fans outside of Japan, it’s recommended to visit local hobby shops that import these items.

Pokemon Nanoblock Line Welcomes Paldea’s Pawmi, Tandemaus, and Clodsire

Pokemon fans have flaunted their impressive Nanoblock collections before, proving the hobby is popular among fans and collectors. In response to the new trio, Twitter users wasted no time by praising the cute additions, with newcomers being tempted to try building them as display items, and another fan called for a Paldean Wooper to be added in the next wave. Additionally, Nanoblock enthusiasts were impressed by the manufacturer’s ability to reproduce each Pokemon’s characteristics in the various blocks on offer.

To celebrate the franchise’s 25th anniversary in 2021, Pokemon unveiled a stack of Nanoblocks featuring OG monsters from the Kanto region, adding to the brand’s 13 series so far. The line already includes the three starters from the beloved Game Boy games, Charmander, Bulbasaur, and Squirtle, alongside the poster monster Pikachu, several Eevee evolutions, and Legendary birds, including Moltres, Articuno, and Zapdos.