LEGOs partnership with Nintendo has steadily expanded over the past few years, to the point where it has branched out into several of the company's biggest franchises. Super Mario paved the way in 2020, but newer themes like Animal Crossing and The Legend of Zelda has helped the collaboration feel broader than ever. With additional Pokémon LEGO sets are also rumored to be on the horizon, 2026 could be one of the busiest years yet for Nintendo-inspired releases.
Animal Crossing has already built a solid foundation within the Nintendo and LEGO series through small modular playsets and character-focused builds. Now, a new rumored entry could continue that momentum into the summer. While information is still scarce, an unconfirmed listing for set #77059 has surfaced online in the first quarter of 2026, giving fans at least a small hint as to what could be the next addition to the cozy life-sim theme.
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LEGO Animal Crossing Set 77059's most concrete reputation
A previously unknown Animal Crossing set, #77059, was first reported by leaker lego_minecraft_goat in an Instagram story posted on January 22, 2026. According to the report, the set is currently slated for a summer 2026 release window and is expected to retail for $59.99 in the US and €59.99 in Europe, with an additional leak claiming GO. The Sonic LEGO set is also slated for a summer 2026 release.
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If true, that price would put the set in the mid-range of LEGO Animal Crossing line-up. It would also make it the fifth most expensive set released in the theme to date, suggesting a slightly larger scale build than some of the less village-focused playsets. At present, however, the exact contents and number of bricks in the set are unknown.
The same leaker also raised speculation about whether the set could include LEGO's recently introduced Smart Play platform, a new initiative that aims to blend digital interaction with physical constructions. According to the source, if one Animal Crossing The Smart Play set is currently in development, set #77059 likely will not be.
What LEGO Animal Crossing Set #77059 can be
Although there are no concrete leaks about what the set will contain Animal Crossing the theme still has plenty of locations and characters that translate well into LEGO form. Several core locations from the games have already been seen, including the campsite, the museum, the airport, the Able Sisters shop, Nook's Cranny and the town hall. But many fan-favorite areas remain unexplored. Possible candidates for a medium set like #77059 might include:
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Brewster's Cafe inside the museum, a beloved location introduced in later Animal Crossing titles
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Redd's Treasure Trawler, complete with the game's infamous fake artwork
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A beach scene with Gulliver recreating one of the franchise's recurring encounters
LEGO Animal Crossing also has several iconic buildings from previous games that it could revisit. Potential returns may include:
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The post from the elderly Animal Crossing titles
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Club LOL, the nightclub venue from New leaf
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Shampoo, the salon run by Harriet
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Re-Tail, the recycling shop from Animal Crossing: New Leaf
LEGO also often uses vehicles in their sets, which opens the door to other creative possibilities. Vehicles like Kapp's boat, his taxi or bus from older games, or even Gracie's car can provide unique builds that still fit the casual aesthetic of the series.
Animal Crossing LEGO Theme still has plenty of room to grow
While details surrounding set #77059 remain scarce, it is Animal Crossing LEGO theme still has significant expansion potential. The series' village-based gameplay naturally lends itself to modular builds, small character packs and environment-focused playsets that can be easily linked together.
Because of this flexibility, a mid-priced set like #77059 can fill several different roles within the series, whether that means expanding the village, introducing a new character location, or revisiting fan-favorite areas from past games. Until more information emerges, fans will likely have to wait a little longer to learn exactly what LEGO has planned for next Animal Crossing drop.
