Nintendo and Lego have announced a new collaboration, this time bringing Animal Crossing to the world of Lego. Following the success of their previous Super Mario Bros. and Donkey Kong sets, Nintendo is expanding its partnership with Lego by releasing five new Animal Crossing sets. Alongside the official reveal, the company has also unveiled a new trailer showcasing the upcoming sets and revealing their prices and release date.
The five Lego sets, slated to be released on March 1, 2024, are Isabelle’s House Visit, Julian’s Birthday Party, Bunnie’s Outdoor Activities, Kapp’n’s Island Boat Tour, and Nook’s Cranny & Rosie’s House. Each set offers unique building experiences and comes with its own set of characters from the Animal Crossing series. Let’s take a closer look at each set:
Bunnie’s Outdoor Activities
The Bunnie’s Outdoor Activities set allows fans to immerse themselves in the great outdoors of Animal Crossing. With this set, builders can roleplay setting up a tent, roasting marshmallows, using the vaulting pole to jump across the water, and even grab familiar tools from the video game series. The set is priced at $19.99 and features Bunnie as the main character.
Isabelle’s House Visit
With Isabelle’s House Visit set, builders can get creative and help Isabelle and Fauna customize Fauna’s house. The set offers various activities, including opening a balloon present, crafting tools, and picking fruits and flowers. Priced at $39.99, this set includes Isabelle and Fauna as characters and consists of 389 pieces.
Julian’s Birthday Party
Celebrate Julian’s birthday with the Julian’s Birthday Party set. Builders can join in the festivities, share cupcakes, and open presents in this joyful Lego creation. This set is priced at $14.99, includes Julian as a character, and contains 170 pieces.
Kapp’n’s Island Boat Tour
Embark on a virtual boat tour with Kapp’n’s Island Boat Tour set. Builders can explore another island with Kapp’n and Marshal, go on an adventure to search for coconuts and bamboo, discover wildlife, hermit crabs, and fish, or simply enjoy a cozy fire. The Kapp’n’s Island Boat Tour set is priced at $29.99, features Kapp’n and Marshal as characters, and includes 233 pieces.
Nook’s Cranny & Rosie’s House
The Nook’s Cranny & Rosie’s House set offers the opportunity to roleplay running Nook’s Cranny shop and visiting Rosie’s house for freshly baked cookies. This set, priced at $74.99, showcases Tom Nook and Rosie as characters and contains 535 pieces.
All sets in the Animal Crossing x Lego collaboration have been designed to easily fit together and allow for a high level of customization. Builders can switch elements between buildings, such as window frames, with a simple click. This enables users to create their own unique Animal Crossing scenes and adapt the sets however they like.
All five Lego Animal Crossing sets will be available for purchase from retailers and Lego’s online store starting March 1, 2024.
This collaboration between Nintendo and Lego is not the first time the two companies have joined forces. They have previously released various Super Mario sets, and in August, four Donkey Kong Lego sets were introduced. Lego has also extended its partnership with other video game franchises, such as Sonic the Hedgehog.
If you’re a fan of Animal Crossing and Lego, these new sets are a must-have. Let us know in the comments below which sets you’re most excited about!