Animal Crossing Collab, Messy Packaging and Avengers Tower Leaks: The TOKI Lego Digest for October 2023

As October rolls around, the buzz around the latest LEGO releases reaches a fever pitch. The LEGO community eagerly awaits the unveiling of new sets, speculating on what themes and designs will be featured. Read on to stay updated on the collabs, launches, and news this month.

It’s that time again when we dive headfirst into the world of plastic bricks and vibrant imagination. With the holiday season imminent, October 2023 brings a bounty of exciting releases and announcements from the LEGO universe. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a burgeoning enthusiast, this edition has something for everyone.

Here are five news items that are making all the noise:

1. LEGO x Nintendo collab brings your Animal Crossing sets

LEGO has a long history of collaborating with popular movies and TV shows, bringing beloved characters and iconic scenes to life in brick form. Keeping the tradition alive, the LEGO Group recently announced a brand-new series of LEGO Animal Crossing sets inspired by the Nintendo video game franchise. It is exciting news for all Animal Crossing fans worldwide, with five LEGO Animal Crossing sets available to purchase in March 2024. Designed for easy integration, players can swap elements within the Animal Crossing universe.

The sets are:

77046 Julian’s Birthday Party
77047 Bunnie’s Outdoor Activities
77048 Kapp’n’s Island Boat Tour
77049 Isabelle’s House Visit
77050 Nook’s Cranny & Rosie’s House

2. First look at LEGO’s upcoming 5,200-piece Avengers Tower leaked

There is some adrenaline rush in getting a sneak peek into a much-awaited brick set. LEGO enthusiasts are eagerly discussing this massive set that is supposed to go live on Black Friday this year. With over 5,200 bricks, the upcoming Marvel creation will be one of the largest this year. It will stand over 35 inches tall with a whopping 31 minifigures, certainly a first for the LEGO Marvel lineup. The set will be available at LEGO online shops and certain physical retailers and priced at $524.99.

Item number: 76269 Avengers Tower

Lego Avenger Tower — Image Source: 9to5toys

3. Retiring LEGO sets on sale

Do yourself some good and log into the LEGO website to grab amazing sets on sale, including LEGO Icons, Marvel, and Technic. Check out the ‘Last Chance’ items that will be retired by the end of 2023. Not only are there great discounts, but you also get the opportunity to earn double Insider points. Remember, the offer is valid only while stock lasts.

4. Take home the famous LEGO House

LEGO collectors know the thrill of hunting down rare, exclusive sets, and here’s one such set. A chance to get the home of the bricks into your very home. LEGO has released a limited-edition replica of LEGO House, the birthplace of LEGO in Billund, Denmark. The eclectic and colorful building, now converted into a museum and entertainment space for LEGO fans, houses over 25 million LEGO bricks for people to play, experiment, and let their creativity loose. Collectors can now find this 774-piece, rare-to-find replica set exclusively on the LEGO website.

Item: 21037 LEGO House

5. Shocking change to Minifigure Packaging

LEGO’s decision to steer away from foil bags to cardboard boxes for the Minifigure series hasn’t gone down well with the fans. The 71039 Marvel Series 2 was the first to break away from the earlier packaging. Consequently, the buyers resorted to tearing the boxes to check which minifigure was inside, which led to a ton of torn cardboard left at stores. The packaging change garnered so much flak that the toy manufacturer had to come up with an explanation for this change. Apparently, in pursuit of achieving sustainable packaging by 2025, the brand tested out many options, including paper bags, and cardboard boxes were seen as the best feasible option.

Lego Minifigure Packaging — Image Source: Brickfanatics

Bonus News

The LEGO House has opened registrations for the 2024 LEGO Inside Tour, an exclusive experience where you go behind the curtains and embark on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the LEGO Group from inside. This three-day, all-inclusive package includes a stay, all meals, guided tours, a session with the designers, and an exclusive LEGO set at the end of the tour.

October 2023 has been an incredible month for LEGO enthusiasts. The most highly anticipated LEGO sets are about to debut, and there is so much action around the bricks. Each new launch offers a unique building experience and captures the essence of the themes they represent. Whether you’re a fan of architecture, movies, TV shows, or iconic landmarks, there’s a LEGO set waiting to be built and cherished.