LEGO Insiders rewards can be hit or miss, but some are must-haves because they’re licensed tie-ins, will sell out quickly, or go for big bucks on the resale market. In the case of the LEGO Mini Pokémon Center (40911), available from today (February 27), it could be a bit of all three.
As one of the more impressive LEGO reward sets, there’s a decent chance that the Mini Pokémon Center will go the way of another Nintendo-themed Insiders build: Mario Kart Spiny Shell (40787), A.K.A. the Blue Shell, which was compatible with my favorite set from 2025, Mario and Standard Kart (72037).
Here in the U.K., the Blue Shell 40787 build is on eBay for anything between $70 and $120, while unbranded knock-offs — always a strong sign of demand — typically sell for $25, which isn’t bad for something valued at $20 by LEGO itself, and absolutely heartbreaking for someone like me, who decided not to shell out (hyuk hyuk) $35 for it last November.
LEGO Mini Pokémon Center (40911) key specifications
Age: 18+
Price: 2,500 Insiders Points
Pieces: 233
Dimensions: 2.5in (7cm) tall, 4in (10cm) wide, 3in (8cm) deep
While LEGO hilariously says that this “collectible gamer merch gift for Pokémon fans” is for “ages 18 plus”, it does a great job of capturing the popular location in its Game Boy-era glory. The Mini Pokémon Center (40911) set comes with sliding doors that open and close with lever functions; a healing station to fix your battered crew of pocket monsters; a seating area; and a PC.
It’s also the perfect Pokémon set for those who haven’t been truly sold by the first three official builds released in partnership with Game Freak. Personally, I’d recommend the pint-sized Eevee (72151) set, which I reviewed late last month. I can’t say the same about the rather baffling Pikachu (72152), which is much more restricted and, let’s face it, doesn’t offer the likeness you’d expect from a set that retails for $200.
I personally don’t think the Mini Pokémon Center will reach the heady resale heights of the Spiny Shell (though it might not be far off). That said, I’d put good money on the GWP Kanto Region Badge Collection (40892) becoming a white whale among collectors in the coming months and years, in the same manner the 2025 LEGO Death Star’s TIE Fighter has.
The Kanto badges are already being listed for over $150 on eBay, but you can bet good money that they’ll only rise in value — especially as you only get one by dropping $650 on the 6,800-piece Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise (72153) set, which is LEGO’s seventh-largest set to date.
