The world of LEGO is crossing over to Animal Crossing! After months of rumours, the highly-anticipated partnership was finally confirmed, with a teaser giving a first look at the characters, who look absolutely adorable as minifigures.
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The 11-second video features Tom Nook, Isabelle, Kapp’n, Rosie, Bunnie, Marshal, Julian, and Fauna standing in front of brick-built trees as they turn their gaze to a floating balloon in the air. No further details on the upcoming set or a release date were announced, though leaks in August suggested a March 2024 release for five full sets.
As reported by VGC, prices for the range will lie somewhere between US$14.99 to US$74.99. Set 77046 (all of the names were not revealed) is set to reportedly have 170 pieces for US$14.99, while the 164-piece 77407 will retail for US$19.99. Set 77048 allegedly comes in at US$29.99 for 233 pieces, and 77049 will have 389 pieces at US$39.99. Lastly, 77050 is a US$74.99 set with 535 pieces. Do take these details with a grain of salt, however, as they aren’t official.
Still, it shouldn’t take too long before LEGO releases more information about the Animal Crossing kits. Traditionally, a full reveal usually follows within 24 hours, so expect updates on the official LEGO store over the next day or so.
This isn’t the first collaboration between the Danish toy brand and Nintendo, either. Apart from a series of Super Mario Bros. kits, there was also a Nintendo Entertainment System set that took fans back in time to the good, old days.
The next question now is whether the long-rumoured Legend of Zelda sets will become reality as well (pretty please, with a cherry on top!); alternatively, if fan favourites K.K. Slider and Raymond are joining the Animal Crossing LEGO family.
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