Podcast: Why is the Animal Crossing Lego so expensive?

The latest episode of VGC: A Video Game Podcast is now available for listening.

If it wasn’t already clear that Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is going to be plenty zany in that good ol’ Yakuza way, RGG Studio has now revealed that Ichiban Kasuga’s next adventure will pack in its own Animal Crossing minigame - but done Yakuza-style, naturally.

Nintendo and the city of Seattle, Washington, have a surprisingly interesting history together. The most notable example of this is when former president Hiroshi Yamauchi purchased a majority stake in the Seattle Mariners when the team struggled in the 1990s. It was an odd moment in sports and gaming history that remains a fun fact.

The latest episode of VGC: A Video Game Podcast is now available for listening.

The world of Animal Crossing is somehow set to become even more adorable as the Nintendo social simulator is transformed into LEGO for the very first time.

The reveal of LEGO sets marks a promising new building-block venture for the series, and one of the most exciting aspects is the ability to see characters come to life in minifigure form. Villagers and other NPCs have always been a major draw for the series, with a wide variety of cute characters featuring unique and memorable personalities to create charming and meaningful interactions across the games. Luckily, they translate well to the LEGO style, with the chunky minifigure bodies working perfectly and a series of distinct molded heads capturing their cartoonish shapes.

These Animal Crossing collectible toys look too cute, feel great, and have been discounted in the wake of Prime Day Round 2.

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.

Last week, Nintendo and Lego revealed that they're collaborating on a new Animal Crossing set which is due to release in March of next year. Fans have long asked for this set to be made a reality, but now that it's here, many are poking fun at how it looks.

Back in August we heard a rumour that LEGO Animal Crossing sets were being developed and that has turned out to be true. There are five sets and they have designed to fit together as once big scene.

Fans of Animal Crossing and LEGO got a pleasant surprise when the companies announced a collaboration that will let us bring our favorites from the game to real life. While the Animal Crossing LEGO set may not be released until March 2024, they’re also not the first Lego collaboration to bring video game builds into our homes.

Following on from the official announcement last week, five Animal Crossing Lego sets have now been shown off, and they’re just as cute as you’d expect them to be.