After they introduced that LEGO Animal Crossing could be a factor, I used to be just a little involved—not simply because it’s one other factor I’ve to purchase however as a result of it was comparable in model to the Tremendous Mario Bros. LEGO, which is extra about enjoying with it than a show piece. Nevertheless, over time, I can see how this extra modular setup higher evokes the vibe of Animal Crossing. The grid system that the collection is thought for and its development have been handed on to the true world.
Of the 5 at the moment out there units, we had been fortunate to be despatched the Bunnie’s Out of doors Actions and Isabelle’s Home Go to set. Each give an excellent pattern of what to anticipate from the opposite two units. The enjoyment of Animal Crossing is making your city or island your individual and interacting with the folks in it. And you are able to do that right here with these units.
The modular format of the units means you may lay out issues nonetheless you need; you solely need to observe the directions to construct the buildings.
I like to recommend getting some base plates to place the construct on; nonetheless, the modular system could be very fragile, so many tiny instruments and gadgets from the sport are included, and so they simply go all over. Selecting which window designs for Isabelle’s home additionally brings extra of an Animal Crossing feeling to the LEGO.
There are various little hidden easter eggs as properly; the balloon that “floats” above Isabelle’s home has a gift inside it hidden by just a little swing high. There are gadgets hidden within the timber, identical to within the video games. All the things can also be detailed to a top quality; there are not any stickers right here – every little thing is printed on, even on the tiny Nook Cellphone. Although Isabelle’s home is technically solely half her home, it does imply the again is open to play – it’s a doll home in LEGO type.
The builds are fairly simple, which is what you’d count on for a set focusing on the age vary it targets. The set targets folks aged 6+; anybody youthful will battle with the modular system’s fragility. Additionally, if in case you have huge boofhead man arms like mine, you’re going to curse it.
For those who’re an Animal Crossing tremendous fan, you’ve in all probability already picked up all the set of those, however should you’re on the fence about all of it, it looks as if it doesn’t matter what set you choose, they’re all fairly nice – simply select the one together with your favorite characters.
Whereas the brick-to-cost ratio of those units may not appear as beneficiant, there’s quite a lot of enjoyable available and quite a lot of play. Maybe including one other character to every set would assist; there are solely 400 different Animal Crossing villagers to select from.
I can’t wait to see what’s subsequent for Animal Crossing LEGO. We’ve already seen some units coming this August, which can assist pull a complete village collectively.