LEGO and Nintendo Announce New Animal Crossing Collaboration with Five New Sets
March 2024 Release Date for LEGO Sets
Julian’s Birthday Party
Price: $14.99 USD/$19.99 CAD
Character: Julian
Number of Pieces: 170
Age Rating: 6+
LEGO and Nintendo have joined forces once again, expanding their collaboration beyond the world of Mario. This time, they are bringing the popular video game Animal Crossing to life with five new LEGO sets set to release in March 2024. Each set offers a unique building experience and includes various characters from the Animal Crossing universe.
Bunnie’s Outdoor Activities
Price: $19.99 USD/$24.99 CAD
Character: Bunnie
Number of Pieces: 164
Age Rating: 6+
One of the sets, called “Bunnie’s Outdoor Activities,” caters to those who love the great outdoors. Builders can recreate the experience of setting up a tent, roasting marshmallows, using the vaulting pole to jump across water, and even using recognizable tools from the Animal Crossing video game series.
Kapp’n’s Island Boat Tour
Price: $29.99 USD/$39.99 CAD
Characters: Kapp’n and Marshal
Number of Pieces: 233
Age Rating: 6+
Another set, “Kapp’n’s Island Boat Tour,” allows fans to embark on an adventure with Kapp’n and Marshal. Builders can board the boat, explore another island, search for coconuts and bamboo, discover wildlife, and enjoy a cozy fire.
Isabelle’s House Visit
Price: $39.99 USD/$49.99 CAD
Characters: Isabelle and Fauna
Number of Pieces: 389
Age Rating: 6+
For those looking to let their creativity shine, “Isabelle’s House Visit” offers the opportunity to customize Fauna’s house. Builders can help Isabelle and Fauna open a balloon present, craft tools, and engage in various activities like picking fruits and flowers.
Nook’s Cranny & Rosie’s House
Price: $74.99 USD/$99.99 CAD
Characters: Tom Nook and Rosie
Number of Pieces: 535
Age Rating: 7+
The final set, “Nook’s Cranny & Rosie’s House,” offers builders two locations to role-play. They can stock up Nook’s Cranny shop or pay a visit to Rosie’s house for freshly baked cookies.
While fans may be disappointed that these LEGO sets won’t be available for the upcoming holiday season, the wait won’t be too long. Mark your calendars for March 1st, 2024, to get your hands on these exciting Animal Crossing LEGO sets. It’s a perfect way to celebrate the series that gained immense popularity early on in the pandemic with the release of Animal Crossing: New Horizons.