Summary
- Animal Crossing LEGO sets will retire by 2025, with most ending on December 31st.
- New sets rumored for Summer 2025 release; collectors are advised to grab existing sets.
- Nintendo and LEGO continue a strong collaboration with Super Mario and Donkey Kong sets.
Fans of LEGO who love Animal Crossing games need to act quickly if they want to acquire many of the Animal Crossing LEGO sets, as most of these sets are slated for retirement by the end of 2025 when the Nintendo game franchise line is due to end. These Animal Crossing LEGO sets have garnered significant interest among fans of both building blocks and life-sim games, but due to LEGO’s regular rotation of available sets, the Animal Crossing sets are at risk of being discontinued.
Initially launched in Japan for Nintendo 64 in 2001, “Animal Crossing” video game later received an upgraded version on GameCube, debuting in North America in 2002, Australia in 2003, and Europe in 2004. This game is widely acclaimed as a cornerstone of the life-simulation genre and cherished by fans for its peaceful gameplay, positive atmosphere, and charming Villager characters. The partnership between “Animal Crossing” and LEGO gave followers of both franchises an innovative means to experience the adorable game in real life. Regrettably, several popular “Animal Crossing” LEGO sets are now set to be phased out.
Thanks to the LEGO community on Reddit, fans of “Animal Crossing” now have a clear timeline for when each of the exclusive “Animal Crossing” LEGO sets will no longer be available for purchase. Out of the 12 released “Animal Crossing” LEGO sets, eight are set to retire on December 31, 2025, with an additional two sets ending their consumer runs in 2026. The sets that will be retired at the end of 2025 include the Nook’s Cranny & Rosie’s House set, Isabelle’s House Visit, Julian’s Birthday Party, and K.K.’s Concert at the Plaza, among others. The Able Sisters’ Clothing Shop and Leif’s Caravan and Garden Shop sets will retire in July 2026, while Stargazing with Celeste will end its run in December 2026. The Maple’s Pumpkin Garden Polybag set ceased sales in December 2024, marking the start of the retirement of the entire “Animal Crossing” LEGO collection.
Animal Crossing LEGO Sets Scheduled to Retire
Set Name | Set Number | Retirement Date |
Julian’s Beach Painting (Polybag) | 30703 | December 31, 2025 |
Julian’s Birthday Party | 77046 | December 31, 2025 |
Bunnie’s Outdoor Activities | 77047 | December 31, 2025 |
Kapp’n’s Island Boat Tour | 77048 | December 31, 2025 |
Isabelle’s House Visit | 77049 | December 31, 2025 |
Nook’s Cranny & Rosie’s House | 77050 | December 31, 2025 |
Fly with Dodo Airlines | 77051 | December 31, 2025 |
K.K.’s Concert at the Plaza | 77052 | December 31, 2025 |
Leif’s Caravan & Garden Shop | 77054 | July 31, 2026 |
Able Sisters’ Clothing Shop | 77055 | July 31, 2026 |
Stargazing With Celeste | 77053 | December 31, 2026 |
Despite the current Animal Crossing LEGO series being phased out, there’s speculation about new Animal Crossing LEGO releases coming in Summer 2025. This speculation arises from the appearance of set numbers 77056, 77057, and 77058, which follow a pattern with the numbering of previous Animal Crossing LEGO sets. It’s unclear whether these three new sets will indeed be part of the Animal Crossing series, but enthusiasts might want to consider buying any remaining sets before they disappear permanently.
Although some Animal Crossing LEGO sets have been slated for retirement, the partnership between Nintendo and LEGO remains robust, offering a wealth of Super Mario and Donkey Kong LEGO builds for enthusiasts to explore. Keep an eye out for future updates regarding the Animal Crossing LEGO collection and other exciting Nintendo LEGO set announcements.
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2025-04-27 01:34