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 and were first released on October 1, 2015. They are recommended for ages 12 and up. 
==Nanoblock Models==
===Released models===
Name 	Release date 	Picture	Difficulty	Number of pieces
 	October 23, 2013 	 	2/5 	Over 130 pieces
 	October 23, 2013 	 	2/5 	Over 120 pieces
 	October 23, 2013 	 	2/5 	Over 120 pieces
 	October 23, 2013 	 	2/5 	Over 120 pieces
 	June 28, 2014 	 	2/5 	Over 130 pieces
 	June 28, 2014 	 	3/5 	Over 130 pieces
 	June 28, 2014 	 	2/5 	Over 150 pieces
 	June 28, 2014 	 	3/5 	Over 200 pieces
 	April 10, 2015 	 	2/5 	Over 130 pieces
& 	April 10, 2015 	 	2/5 	Over 170 pieces
 	April 10, 2015 	 	3/5 	Over 190 pieces
 	April 10, 2015 	 	3/5 	Over 220 pieces
 	November 28, 2015 	 	3/5 	Over 160 pieces
 	May 24, 2016 	 	2/5 	Over 160 pieces
 	May 24, 2016 	 	3/5 	Over 220 pieces
 	October 7, 2016 	 	2/5 	Over 140 pieces
 	October 7, 2016 	 	3/5 	Over 170 pieces
 	October 7, 2016 	 	2/5 	Over 170 pieces
 	June 24, 2017 	 	3/5 	170 pieces
 	June 24, 2017 	 	2/5 	130 pieces
 	April 29, 2017June 22, 2019	 	2/5 	170 pieces
 	April 29, 2017June 22, 2019	 	2/5 	170 pieces
 	April 29, 2017June 22, 2019	 	3/5 	110 pieces
 	September 23, 2017 	 	1/5 	100 pieces
 	September 23, 2017 	 	2/5 	150 pieces
 	September 23, 2017 	 	1/5 	90 pieces
 	September 23, 2017 	 	2/5 	150 pieces
 	January 20, 2018 	 	3/5 	210 pieces
 	January 20, 2018 	 	4/5 	180 pieces
 	June 23, 2018 	 	2/5 	140 pieces
 	June 23, 2018 	 	3/5 	130 pieces
Pokémon Quest Pikachu 	September 29, 2018 	 	2/5 	60 pieces
Pokémon Quest Charmander 	September 29, 2018 	 	2/5 	100 pieces
Pokémon Quest Bulbasaur 	September 29, 2018 	 	1/5 	50 pieces
Pokémon Quest Squirtle 	September 29, 2018 	 	2/5 	80 pieces
Pokémon Quest Eevee 	September 29, 2018 	 	2/5 	120 pieces
Pokémon Quest Magikarp 	September 29, 2018 	 	2/5 	100 pieces
 	January 2019 	 	2/5 	130 pieces
 	January 2019 	 	2/5 	130 pieces
 	January 2019 	 	2/5 	90 pieces
 	April 20, 2019 	 	4/5 	210 pieces
 	April 20, 2019 	 	3/5 	190 pieces
 	April 20, 2019 	 	3/5 	170 pieces
 	June 22, 2019 	 	3/5 	200 pieces
 	June 22, 2019 	 	2/5 	190 pieces
 	August 17, 2019 	 	2/5 	130 pieces
(Translucent) 	August 17, 2019 	 	3/5 	170 pieces
(Translucent) 	August 17, 2019 	 	2/5 	130 pieces
Mega Charizard X 	2019 	 	3/5 	320 pieces
Mega Charizard Y 	2019 	 	3/5 	310 pieces
 	November 16, 2019 	 	2/5 	190 pieces
 	November 16, 2019 	 	2/5 	180 pieces
 	November 16, 2019 	 	2/5 	210 pieces
 	April 2020 	 	3/5 	290 pieces
 	April 2020 	 	3/5 	260 pieces
 	April 2020 	 	3/5 	240 pieces
 	August 2020 	 	2/5 	140 pieces
(Galarian Form) 	August 2020 	 	2/5 	190 pieces
(Galarian Form) 	September 2020 	 	3/5 	200 pieces
 	September 2020 	 	3/5 	160 pieces
 	November 21, 2020 	 	2/5 	190 pieces
 	November 21, 2020 	 	3/5 	180 pieces
 	January 23, 2021 	 	2/5 	140 pieces
 	January 23, 2021 	 	2/5 	160 pieces
 	January 23, 2021 	 	3/5 	170 pieces
 	April 17, 2021 	 	3/5 	210 pieces
 	April 17, 2021 	 	2/5 	160 pieces
 	September 25, 2021 	 	2/5 	130 pieces
 	September 25, 2021 	 	2/5 	150 pieces
 	September 25, 2021 	 	2/5 	170 pieces
in Lunar New Year Costume	2021 	 	2/5 	140 pieces
Brilliant Shining ver. 	January 22, 2022 	 	3/5 	160 pieces
Brilliant Shining ver. 	January 22, 2022 	 	2/5 	140 pieces
Brilliant Shining ver. 	January 22, 2022 	 	2/5 	160 pieces
Brilliant Shining ver. 	January 22, 2022 	 	3/5 	210 pieces
Brilliant Shining ver. 	January 22, 2022 	 	2/5 	130 pieces
Brilliant Shining ver. 	January 22, 2022 	 	2/5 	150 pieces
Brilliant Shining ver. 	January 22, 2022 	 	2/5 	170 pieces
 	April 23, 2022 	 	3/5 	250 pieces
 	April 23, 2022 	 	3/5 	240 pieces
 	April 23, 2022 	 	3/5 	220 pieces
Mega 	August 6, 2022 	 	2/5 	250 pieces
Mega 	August 6, 2022 	 	3/5 	360 pieces
 	November 26, 2022 	 	2/5 	130 pieces
 	November 26, 2022 	 	2/5 	200 pieces
 	November 26, 2022 	 	2/5 	230 pieces
 	September 9, 2023 	 	2/5 	210 pieces
 	September 9, 2023 	 	2/5 	210 pieces
===RS models===
RS models are a line of Pokémon Nanoblocks introduced in 2024 which utilize diagonal pieces.
Name	Release date 	Picture	Difficulty	Number of pieces	Movable sections
RS 	July 6, 2024 	 	2/5 	280 pieces 	Head
RS 	July 6, 2024 	 	2/5 	410 pieces 	Arms
RS 	July 6, 2024 	 	2/5 	280 pieces 	Head and arms
RS 	September 21, 2024	 	3/5 	600 pieces 	Head, arms and legs
RS 	September 21, 2024	 	3/5 	500 pieces 	Head, arms and legs
RS 	September 21, 2024	 	3/5 	690 pieces 	
RS 	January 25, 2025 	 	3/5 	460 pieces 	
RS 	January 25, 2025 	 	3/5 	370 pieces 	
RS 	January 25, 2025 	 	3/5 	490 pieces 	Can be arranged with visible spines.
===Deluxe models===
Several Deluxe (or DX) models have also been released. These typically contain more pieces and are of greater difficulty.
Name 	Release date 	Picture	Difficulty	Number of pieces	Movable sections
Pikachu DX	September 29, 2018	 	3/5 	560 pieces 	
Extreme DX	November 21, 2020 	 	5/5 	1790 pieces 	Mouth, hands and segments of its body
DX 	November 27, 2021 	 	4/5 	860 pieces 	Mouth, limbs, wings and tail
Deluxe 	November 26, 2022 	 	4/5 	1020 pieces 	Neck and tail
Deluxe 	November 26, 2022 	 	4/5 	1050 pieces 	Wings and tail
Deluxe 	November 18, 2023 	 	4/5 	620 pieces 	Neck, arms, tail and ankles
Deluxe 	September 21, 2024	 	5/5 	1220 pieces 	Head, arms and tail
Deluxe 	September 21, 2024	 	5/5 	1090 pieces 	Head, arms and tail
Black DX 	November 30, 2024 	 	5/5 	1790 pieces 	Mouth, hands and segments of its body
===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 . 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
Pikachu Monotone ピカチュウモノトーン 	 	2/5 	150 pieces
Hitokage Monotone ヒトカゲモノトーン 	 	2/5 	130 pieces
Fushigidane Monotone フシギダネモノトーン 	 	2/5 	140 pieces
Zenigame Monotone ゼニガメモノトーン 	 	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 copies of Ultra Sun and/or Ultra Moon from BIC Camera, Sofmap or Kojima received a Nanoblock model of an opened and Quick Ball.
An exclusive Nanoblock was available for purchase at Zozotown. The Machoke model has a difficulty of 2/5 and came packaged with Pikachu and Eevee Nanoblocks. These Pikachu and Eevee Nanoblocks have a slightly darker shade than the previous models. This set was released in March 2019. 
A gray Pikachu Deluxe Nanoblock was was released in November 2019 for the Thunderbolt Project by FRGMT & Pokémon. Another series of gray Pokémon Nanoblock (Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle and Snorlax) were released in early 2022 for the Thunderbolt Project.
File:Nanoblock Pikachu Translucent.png|Translucent Pikachu
File:Nanoblock Ball Set.png|Opened Poké Ball and Quick Ball
File:Nanoblock Zozotown Set.png|Zozotown Set
File:Nanoblock Pikachu FRGMT.png|Thunderbolt Project by FRGMT & Pokémon
File:Nanoblock Pikachu FRGMT 2.png|Thunderbolt Project by FRGMT & Pokémon
File:Nanoblock Bulbasaur FRGMT.png|Thunderbolt Project by FRGMT & Pokémon
File:Nanoblock Squirtle FRGMT.png|Thunderbolt Project by FRGMT & Pokémon
File:Nanoblock Charmander FRGMT.png|Thunderbolt Project by FRGMT & Pokémon
File:Nanoblock Snorlax FRGMT.png|Thunderbolt Project by FRGMT & Pokémon
==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♀
 	 	 	 	 	
Diglett	Cubone 	Porygon 	Magikarp	Poké Ball	
 	 	 	 	 	
===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
 	 	 	 	 	
Raichu 	Mewtwo 	Magnemite	Lapras	Great Ball	
 	 	 	 	 	
===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
 	 	 	 	 	
Vaporeon 	Tentacool	Dratini	Bellsprout	Ultra Ball	
 	 	 	 	 	
===Fourth series===
The fourth series was first released in April 21, 2018. Each model consists of 81 to 121 pieces.
Gengar	Chansey	Snorlax	Zapdos	Articuno	Moltres
 	 	 	 	 	
===Fifth series===
The fifth series was first released on September 29, 2018. Each model consists of 59 to 79 pieces.
Eevee	Flareon	Jolteon	Vaporeon	Espeon	Umbreon
 	 	 	 	 	
===Sixth series===
The sixth series was first released at the end of June 2020. The Pikachu and Magnemite models are identical to the models released in the first and second series respectively. 
Pikachu	Magnemite	Alolan Raichu	Charjabug	Flaaffy	Rotom
 	 	 	 	 	
===Seventh series===
The sixth series was first released at the end of September 2020. The Charmander and Charizard models are identical to the models released in the first and second series respectively. 
Charmander	Charizard	Fennekin	Cyndaquil	Chimchar	Pignite
 	 	 	 	 	
===Eighth series===
The eighth series was first released in November 21, 2020. The Porygon and Eevee models are identical to the models released in the first and second series respectively. 
Eevee	Swablu	Munchlax	Bewear	Porygon	Chatot
 	 	 	 	 	
===Ninth series===
The ninth series was first released in January 23, 2021. The Magikarp and Blastoise models are identical to the models released in the first and third series respectively. 
Blastoise	Wingull	Piplup	Slowking	Magikarp	Cramorant
 	 	 	 	 	
===Tenth series===
The tenth series was first released in April 17, 2021. The Bulbasaur and Venusaur models are identical to the models released in the first and third series respectively. 
Venusaur	Bulbasaur	Sceptile	Shaymin	Rowlet	Grookey
 	 	 	 	 	
===Eleventh series===
The eleventh series was first released in August 7, 2021. The Dratini model is identical to the model released in the third series. 
Dragonite	Dratini	Goodra	Bagon	Drampa	Garchomp
 	 	 	 	 	
===Twelfth series===
The twelfth series was first released in November 27, 2021. The Doduo and Pidgey models are identical to the models released in the second and third series respectively. 
Pidgey	Aerodactyl	Doduo	Emolga	Butterfree	Corviknight
 	 	 	 	 	
===Thirteenth series===
The thirteenth series was first released in August 6, 2022. The Tentacool and Weedle models are identical to the models released in the third series. 
Tentacool	Weedle	Slowbro(Galarian Form)	Toxtricity(Amped Form)	Toxtricity(Low Key Form)	Roselia
 	 	 	 	 	
===Other models===
From August 5 to October 31, 2017, a translucent mini model (90 pieces) could be won by mailing in four barcodes from the mini Pokémon Nanoblock series.
From November 23, 2017 to March 18, 2018, translucent mini and models could be won by mailing in four barcodes from the mini Pokémon Nanoblock series.
A translucent mini Squirtle was available for a limited time for the overseas release of Pikachu DX Nanoblocks. 
File:Mini Nanoblock Zapdos.png|Mini Nanoblock Zapdos
File:Mini Nanoblock Moltres.png|Mini Nanoblock Moltres
File:Mini Nanoblock Articuno.png|Mini Nanoblock Articuno
==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.
 	 		 	
Mega Lizardon X's Secret Castle メガリザードンＸの秘密の城 	November 29, 2014		379 pieces	Comes with the Mega Charizard X Moncollé figurine.Can be combined with other sets
Yacht Harbor ケロマツのヨットハーバー 	November 29, 2014		199 pieces	Comes with the Froakie Moncollé figurine.Can be combined with other sets
Coffee Shop フォッコのおしゃれなカフェ 	November 29, 2014		230 pieces	Comes with the Fennekin Moncollé figurine.Can be combined with other sets
Tree House ハリマロンのツリーハウス 	November 29, 2014		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		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 		 	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 		 	Comes with instructions to build other objects including a castle and plane
==Trivia==
* Pokémon Nanoblocks were featured in Pokémon Get☆TV on May 24, 2015.
==References==
* Nanoblock Minicollection including Pokémon Nanoblocks
* Nanoblock+ Pokémon (archived)
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