LEGO Animal Crossing Set Reviews Round-up
Apr09

LEGO Animal Crossing Set Reviews Round-up

Nintendo’s Animal Crossing series is beloved by gamers worldwide and it recently became the inspiration for a brand new LEGO® theme. As a big fan of the games since first outing on GameCube, I had to check out the LEGO sets. They includes fun nods to the various games and a collection of wonderful minifigures inspired by the game’s villagers. The first wave of LEGO Animal Crossing sets include a polybag and five playsets....

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77050: Nook’s Cranny & Rosie’s House Set Review
Mar25

77050: Nook’s Cranny & Rosie’s House Set Review

Animal Crossing is filled with colourful characters from fellow villagers to those who stop by on special occasions. But there is one long-time resident whose name strikes dread into players – Tom Nook. This unassuming raccoon is never far away should you need any home improvements, as long as you have the Bells, Nook has the goods. He’s also the owner of Nook’s Cranny, one of Animal Crossing’s most famous...

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77046: Julian’s Birthday Party Set Review
Mar18

77046: Julian’s Birthday Party Set Review

On the surface, this set may seem the least Animal Crossing-like LEGO® set. It’s not based on a particular location of the game nor can be perfectly captured in the game. But it’s actually more connected to the set than it seems. Birthdays play a fun role in the Animal Crossing games. Not only do you celebrate your birthday in-game, but your fellow villagers each have a birthday and you can party with them on their special...

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77047: Bunnie’s Outdoor Activities Set Review
Mar16

77047: Bunnie’s Outdoor Activities Set Review

When you first start your Animal Crossing New Horizon adventure, your first days living in your new village are quite basic. This LEGO® Animal Crossing set nicely represents your first days of Animal Crossing life. As one of the smaller sets in the new LEGO Animal Crossing theme, it may seem basic, but does it capture the start of your Animal Crossing journey? Here’s a closer look at Bunnie’s Outdoor Activities. Product...

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77049: Isabelle’s House Visit Set Review
Mar15

77049: Isabelle’s House Visit Set Review

One of the key aspects of the Animal Crossing games is creativity, along with turnips, but mostly creativity. From the very first game, you are given free rein to craft the perfect village and within it, a spacious home. In more recent outings, the focus on creating the perfect home interior became an art form. The Happy Home Showcase team judges home decor. This particular LEGO Animal Crossing set showcases the game’s...

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77048: Kapp’n’s Island Boat Tour Set Review
Feb29

77048: Kapp’n’s Island Boat Tour Set Review

As well as an obvious love for LEGO bricks, one of my longest-held passions is gaming. Since the moment my Mum brought home an Atari 2600, I’ve loved escaping into digital realms. One game series which has continued to offer an escape is Nintendo’s Animal Crossing. I have fond memories of playing the first game on GameCube some 20 years ago. One of my favourite parts of the game was the ability to connect a GameBoy Advance and travel...

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