Animal Crossing Gifts
It really doesn’t get any more wholesome and adorable than this Nintendo game which is loved by millions of people around the world. If you’re a fan of this game, we’ve got a range of Animal Crossing gifts and merchandise that we know you’ll adore. From homeware, to plushies, art prints and t-shirts, IWOOT UK is your one-shop for all your toys and gifting needs.
The Story So Far
The series began back in 2001 with humble beginnings in the Nintendo 64 games console. But why did it take the world by storm and become so popular? Its open-ended nature means that you can enjoy hours and hours of gameplay in a pressure-free environment.
You’re free to wander around, catching bugs, fishing, buying a house and decorating it, gardening, and much more. Another wholesome factor of this game is that it follows a clock and calendar which changes throughout the day. The currency in every town is known as bells.
You’re even free to compose your own town’s anthem, give fish or bugs you’ve caught to the museum curator and much more. It’s no wonder that you can easily get lost in this game, as there’s a whole world to discover and explore! There are five main series in the franchise – these include the original game itself, Wild World, City Folk (also known as Let’s Go To The City in Europe and Oceana), New Leaf and New Horizons. The most recent game was released in 2020.
Characters With Personality
As well as your own avatar, you’re also in a town where you’ll have a handful of other residents living there. You can befriend them, set catchphrases for them, invite them over to your house and run errands for them, too.
This game also allows you to build relationships with your fellow townspeople, and encourages you to build bonds with them as a good neighbour.
Popular characters include Tom Nook, who runs the town’s main store, The Able Sisters who run a clothing store where you can buy clothes and design your own – you've also got the Mayor of the town, Resetti who might have stern words with you if you don’t save the game properly, and K.K. Slider, the town’s entertainer who plays concerts.
The great thing about this game is that the more you play it, the more things you can discover and the more people you can meet. Take Sahara, for example - on Wild World, she is a character that may visit your town to sell rare carpets for you to furnish your home with. She doesn't come around often, so be sure to strike up a conversation if you're lucky enough to get a chance.
The world is truly your oyster here. You’ll be happy to know that we stock some of your favourite characters in plushie toy form, as well as t-shirts, and other homeware accessories, too.
Merchandise You'll Adore
What better way to show your love for a game you most likely spend hours every day on than getting some official and licensed merchandise? Give the gift of a puzzle if you’re looking for some time away from your screen – who doesn’t love the satisfaction of completing a jigsaw? We’ve got 500 and 1000 piece puzzles that will be sure to occupy you for a while.
Decorate your sofa with a couple of adorable cushions to make your house a home. Is your bed looking a bit bare? Liven it up with some a Tom Nook or Lillian plushie – you could even give a set of coasters to a fan as a housewarming present.
