Summary
AnAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsfan has created some charming amiibos based on the villagers they have living on their island, plus their own player character. While someAnimal Crossingamiibo figurines are available for sale, most of the wide array of characters are limited toamiibo cards, so this can give an idea of what it would be like if collectible amiibo figures were available for more villagers.
Animal Crossing: New Horizonshad its big moment in 2020 when it released amid the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. While being stuck home alone led to a lot of gamers trying the series for the first time,Animal Crossinghas been a big series for Nintendo since its inception. The cozy daily life sim gives players something new to do every day, villagers to check in on, and provides a pleasant escape for fans.
Animal Crossing: New Horizonsfan Exact_Vacation7299 shared their impressive work of creating a whopping 10 amiibo based onAnimal Crossingvillagers. The fan wanted to have an amiibo of their island’s villagers, and set to work on the project. The full collection includes Judy, Marshal, Marina, Julian, Felicity, Fang, Sasha, Shino, and the player’s character. The fan demonstrated each with side-by-side images to their in-game counterparts, showing how much attention to detail there was in the amiibo creations.
Fan Amiibo Working as Real Amiibo
According to Exact_Vacation7299, each amiibo is 3D printed and painted by hand, sealed, and placed on a base with an NFC chip inside. This chip lets the fan-made amiibo be used like official ones, with a simple tap on the face of a Switch triggering the in-game effects one would expect.
FellowAnimal Crossingfans are impressed with the work, finding them charming. Exact_Vacation7299 noted that the collection isn’t for sale, and that they just wanted to show off what they had been working so hard on. Overall, they took three months to produce the collection. A final image shows the set of fan-made amiibo on display alongside two sets ofofficialAnimal Crossingamiibo, from both theAnimal Crossinggames andSuper Smash Bros., which the Villager and Isabelle starred in as playable fighters.
While some players moved on fromAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, it’s clear that the game still has a place in many fans' hearts. Players are likely awaiting news of what the nextAnimal Crossinggame will be andhow it will differ from priorAnimal Crossingtitles. With the Switch 2 on the horizon, it’s possible that the nextAnimal Crossingtitle will be teased alongside it.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
WHERE TO PLAY
Escape to a deserted island and create your own paradise as you explore, create, and customize in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game. Your island getaway has a wealth of natural resources that can be used to craft everything from tools to creature comforts. You can hunt down insects at the crack of dawn, decorate your paradise throughout the day, or enjoy sunset on the beach while fishing in the ocean. The time of day and season match real life, so each day on your island is a chance to check in and find new surprises all year round.Show off your island utopia to family and friends—or pack your bags and visit theirs. Whether playing online** or with others beside you***, island living is even better when you can share it. Even without hopping on a flight, you’ll meet a cast of charming animal residents bursting with personality. Friendly faces like Tom Nook and Isabelle will lend their services and happily help you grow your budding community. Escape to your island getaway—however, whenever, and wherever you want.
