Lego Introduces Prices for Animal Crossing-Themed Building Sets independent of Tom Nook's Financials
Lego and Animal Crossing Partner Up for an Exciting Adventure that's Easy on Your Wallet!
In a groundbreaking collaboration, Lego teamed up with Nintendo to bring the adorable world of Animal Crossing to life, veering away from the digitally enhanced Mario line and the lavish collector-series display kits. This creative partnership transports us to the picturesque islands of Animal Crossing without breaking the bank.
Officially unveiled today, Lego has five exciting new sets, inspired by the hit game, "New Horizons," which will be available starting March 1, 2024. These sets offer a chance to embark on an island getaway instead of settling down in a small town. A perfect match, especially considering New Horizons' success during the early weeks of the 2020 pandemic lockdowns and its relaxing, craft-centric gameplay.
The new sets feature popular characters like Tom Nook, Isabelle, and some beloved villagers, including Rosie, Fauna, Marshal, Julian, and Bunnie.What's noteworthy is that the majority of the Animal Crossing sets will be priced under $50, with only one set retailing at $75. This move towards affordability is a joyous surprise given the increasing cost of licensed Lego sets in recent years.
Sadly, player characters are missing from the sets, but fans can still enjoy building familiar faces from the Animal Crossing universe.
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While we don't have specific pricing details for the upcoming sets under $50, Lego often produces smaller sets or expansion packs within this price range. So, fans can potentially expect more affordable sets to be released in the future. And as for existing Animal Crossing sets under $50:
- LEGO Animal Crossing Maple's Pumpkin Garden (30662):
- Price: $4.99
- Description: A charming set featuring Maple's Pumpkin Garden, perfect for expanding your Animal Crossing village.
- Where to Buy: Target[2].
- LEGO K.K.'s Concert in the Plaza:
- Price: $41.20 (currently on sale during Amazon's Spring Deal Days Sale)
- Description: A lively concert scene straight from the Animal Crossing series, starring characters like K.K. Slider.
- Available at: Amazon[1][4].
- The collaboration between Lego and Nintendo, seen in the Animal Crossing series, not only veers away from traditional Mario-themed sets but also introduces affordable toys-and-collectibles to the market, crossing the $50 price point for most of the sets.
- With the upcoming release of five new Lego sets inspired by Animal Crossing: New Horizons, scheduled for 2024, fans can envision a future of technology merging with their favorite games, creating an engaging experience that remains friendly on the wallet.
- The future of Lego toys-and-collectibles seems to be on the inclined side of accessibility, as seen in the upcoming Animal Crossing sets and even smaller, more affordable releases, such as the LEGO Animal Crossing Maple's Pumpkin Garden (30662), now available at Target.
- In a dynamic turn of events, io9 readers can anticipate the upcoming Lego Animal Crossing sets, slated for release in 2024, along with existing, more affordable sets like LEGO K.K.'s Concert in the Plaza, currently on sale at Amazon.
