LEGO Animal Crossing - Release Date, Prices, Sets, & Characters

11.10.2023 - 20:37 / screenrant.com

The newly revealed LEGO sets bring a beloved Nintendo property to building block form, translating a variety of iconic characters, locations, and elements to the world of LEGO. Initially announced through a teaser showcasing minifigure designs for some characters, the crossover has managed to generate plenty of excitement among franchise fans. The full slate of sets isn't yet available for pre-order or purchase, but the availability of designs, prices, and release dates makes it easy to prepare for the upcoming launch of the LEGO line.

LEGO isn't Nintendo's first collaboration with LEGO, following up on a line of kid-friendly sets and some large collector's models aimed principally at adults. The main line focuses on electronic interactivity, with some powered elements and app integration making it possible to design and play platforming levels. is a traditional minifigure-scale line instead, although it does use some modular base pieces first introduced through LEGO to build the terrain of a village.

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Despite having been officially revealed and receiving product pages on the LEGO website, sets are unfortunately still a ways off. LEGO 's release date is currently set for March 1, 2024, when all five of the announced products will hit store shelves. It may be possible to pre-order the sets before then, but LEGO doesn't open up pre-orders on every product it sells, so the option may or may not be available through the primary source. On March 1, however, LEGO sets should be sold through plenty of major retailers both online and in brick-and-mortar stores.

It's possible that LEGO announced the sets so early to avoid major leaks and stay in control of the promotional cycle, as the popular series would only increase the chances of someone attempting to spread early pictures through unofficial channels. As a brand collaboration, the lengthy gap before the release date could also just be a product of Nintendo's own scheduling, as video games are typically announced with more of an advance window than building toys. Regardless of the reason, there's a bit of a wait for the LEGO sets, but it shouldn't be a terribly painful one.

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The full line-up of LEGO sets covers a solid range of prices and subjects. Every LEGO set and their retail prices are as follows:

All the LEGO sets follow the same overall style and scale, making it possible to loosely assemble a general island scene by combining multiple purchases. The smaller sets focus more on outdoor environments and random decor, starting with Julian's Birthday Party, which features a variety of