Block-Building Fun: The Official LEGO Set for Animal Crossing is Coming Soon!

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Nintendo and LEGO have joined forces once again, this time to introduce exciting LEGO sets inspired by the beloved Animal Crossing series. This collaboration comes hot on the heels of their triumphant collaboration on the LEGO Super Mario set.

The news was delivered through a brief teaser on Nintendo's Twitter page, offering a glimpse of the minifigs and set pieces that will be featured in the Animal Crossing LEGO sets. Enthusiastic fans are already brainstorming on potential set concepts and anxiously anticipating further updates from the franchise.

Nintendo and LEGO have joined forces to create sets inspired by the beloved Animal Crossing franchise. Animal Crossing is a popular simulation video game where players can interact with vibrant animal characters and engage in leisurely activities like fishing and insect collecting.

This exciting news marks another collaboration between Nintendo and LEGO, following their successful partnership that began in 2020. Their previous ventures included the interactive LEGO Super Mario set, which quickly became a best-seller on Amazon within a week of its release. Additionally, Nintendo and LEGO have worked together on projects such as the NES set, Super Mario Mighty Bowser set, and the forthcoming Super Mario Piranha Plant set.

Nintendo released an eleven-second trailer on its Twitter page today, introducing the collaboration between Animal Crossing and LEGO. The video, titled "Welcome to…LEGO Animal Crossing," gave fans a glimpse of beloved characters like Isabelle and Tom Nook in minifig form. The trailer also showcased various set pieces, including a blue balloon, yellow and pink flowers, and fruit trees.

Reliable leakers have been spreading rumors since August that Animal Crossing would be the next franchise to receive LEGO sets. According to the leaks, there may be multiple sets available, with prices ranging from $14.99 for a 170-piece set to $74.99 for a larger 535-piece set. These rumors also suggest a potential release date by March 2024. However, as the trailer provided no specific details, these rumors remain unconfirmed for now.

Animal Crossing has gained even more popularity as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, with many considering it a comforting game. Due to social distancing measures, the game has allowed people to connect with each other digitally. In fact, one couple even had their wedding in Animal Crossing after having to cancel their physical ceremony. There is already speculation about the potential sets in the LEGO collaboration, with Dodo Airport and Nook's Cranny being particularly favored by fans. Although a concept of Nook's Cranny was previously submitted to LEGO Ideas but not chosen, fans are still eagerly awaiting news of a sequel to Animal Crossing: New Horizons, even three years after its release. The unveiling of the Animal Crossing LEGO collaboration serves as a great way to keep fans satisfied until the inevitable sequel arrives.