Animal Crossing: New Horizons Has Cute Merch: Console Skins, Plushies, Controllers, And More

It won't be long before fans set off on their island getaway in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The much-anticipated simulation game sails onto Nintendo Switch March 20, bringing an end to the eight-year drought of mainline Animal Crossing games. New Horizons will undoubtedly be one of the biggest Switch games of 2020. To celebrate its looming release, we decided to collect all of the best Animal Crossing merchandise in one place. From controllers and carrying cases to plushies and Amiibo, you have a lot of options to pick from to help you show off your Animal Crossing love. There's even a New Horizons Switch console that might be the cutest Nintendo system ever made.

Plus, be sure to check out all the new Amazon Crossing: New Horizons news that came out of the latest Nintendo Direct on February 20. We learned a lot about the upcoming Switch game, including details about brand-new characters, mobile app features, a much-needed tool wheel, the new terraforming mechanic, and more.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch console | $300

The Animal Crossing Switch console is a beauty. It comes with a pair of exclusive Joy-Con, a dock featuring Tom Nook and the Nooklings, and a back panel decorated with tiny silhouettes of characters, trees, boats, and more, all perfectly scattered across the island setting. If you have a launch model Switch, you might be happy to learn the Animal Crossing Switch comes with the upgraded battery. The launch model has a 2.5 to 6.5-hour range, while the updated model boasts a 4.5 to 9-hour range.

The special edition console releases March 13, one week before New Horizons launches. It doesn't come with a copy of the game, though. The Joy-Cons and Switch dock will be sold separately in Japan, but Nintendo hasn't announced plans to release either individually in the US.

The Animal Crossing Switch is currently sold out at all major retailers, but it may come back into stock in limited quantities before release. You can check out the listings for the Switch at each retailer below.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons pre-order bonuses

Of course, if you haven't pre-ordered the game itself just yet, you can still do so at every major retailer. Target was offering a cute Animal Crossing journal with pre-orders of the game, but it has sold out on two separate occasions. That said, there's always a chance that more journals could become available prior to launch (it already happened once). Best Buy's pre-order bonus, a peel-and-stick Tom Nook badge that can be put on phones, laptops, and other tech, has also sold out. Online pre-orders at Walmart included a Tom Nook tote bag, but yes, you guessed it, the bonus has since sold out. GameStop is giving away double-sided posters as its pre-order bonus.

Check out everywhere you can pre-order the game below!

• Get it at Target -- $60 (sold out)
• Get it at Best Buy -- $60
• Get it at Amazon -- $60
• Get it at Walmart -- $60 ($50 in-store only)
• Get it at GameStop -- $60

Game and Bell Bag bundle | $65

Best Buy is selling the game bundled with an adorable little bag modeled after Tom Nook's Bell Bag. The bundle costs $65, so you're only paying five bucks for the cute bag (as opposed to the $20 the bag costs by itself).

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Official Companion Guide | $18

Animal Crossing isn't a game you need a traditional walkthrough to complete; on the contrary, the game never ends. But the New Horizons official companion guide will tell you everything you need to know about the island, including a catalogue of every item you can purchase, find, and create. The 432-page paperback releases April 9 and is available to pre-order at Amazon for $18.

Aloha Edition carrying case | $25

An official accessory from Nintendo, the Aloha Edition carrying case releases March 13 for both the Switch and Switch Lite. The case uses the well-known Animal Crossing leaves for its design and also comes bundled with a screen protector.

Game Traveler Deluxe Case | $20

A new Game Traveler Deluxe case celebrating New Horizons releases March 20 alongside the game. This cute case is compatible with both the Switch and Switch Lite, but the Switch will fit more snugly in this hard shell design. The case comes with a game card holder for four Switch games and a microSD case for two cards. There's an adjustable stand inside the case that props up your Switch or Switch Lite when in tabletop mode.

Power A Enhanced Wireless Controllers | $50

These wireless Animal Crossing Switch controllers from Power A are adorable alternatives to the Pro controller. You can choose between a K.K. Slider or Nooklings design. Each controller is a lovely shade of green and features an Animal Crossing-themed pattern. The Nooklings design is sold at the moment, but you can still get the K.K. Slider design at Best Buy.

Power A wireless controllers look and feel great, but they don't operate exactly the same as the Pro controller. They use AA batteries for power and don't have Amiibo NFC support or vibration. They do, however, have an additional pair of triggers on the back that can be programmed on the fly. Both designs release March 10, so you'll be able to use them to play on launch day.

Nintendo Switch console skin | $20

Maybe you don't want to spend the cash on the Animal Crossing Switch, but you still want your console to look the part. These officially licensed skins from Controller Gear deck out your console, dock, and Joy-Cons with Animal Crossing designs. Three Tom Nook designs are available, each of which features Tom Nook and/or Timmy and Tommy Nook. Each skin comes with a screen protector as well.

Nintendo Switch Lite console skins | $10

Nintendo Switch Lite owners won't feel left out thanks to Controller Gear's console skins. There are three patterns to choose from--Outdoor, Timmy and Tommy, and Woodtone--each of which are $10.

Animal Crossing Amiibo

Nintendo outlined New Horizons' Amiibo support during its Animal Crossing-focused Direct presentation. Scanning Amiibos while playing New Horizons allows you to invite characters to your campground. A separate mode called Photopia lets you arrange your figures and dress them up for a photoshoot.

As of right now, 16 Animal Crossing Amiibo figures are available to purchase, most of which released around the same time as Animal Crossing: Amiibo Festival for Wii U. Unlike some older Amiibo, you can still find most of them for great prices. In fact, the majority of them are available for less than their release price. Here are all of the Animal Crossing Amiibo you can currently buy:

• Blathers -- $11.59
• Celeste -- $10
• Cyrus -- $10.50
• Digby -- $14.80
• Isabelle (Smash Bros.) -- $34.62
• Isabelle (Winter) -- $14.19
• K.K. Slider -- SOLD OUT
• K.K. Slider, Mr. Resetti, and Rover 3-Pack -- $18
• Kapp'n -- $10.62
• Kicks -- $11
• Lottie -- $5.20
• Mabel -- $7.30
• Reese -- $10
• Mr. Resetti -- $10
• Rover -- $13.66
• Timmy & Tommy -- $9.49
• Tom Nook -- $8.89

Amiibo cards

New Horizons also supports Amiibo cards, and they offer the same perks as the figures. Though not really display items like regular Amiibos, there are far more cards out there, each displaying one of the cheery denizens of the Animal Crossing universe. Amiibo cards were released in four waves, and each pack comes with six Amiibo cards.

• Series 1 -- $13.18
• Series 2 -- $10.96
• Series 3 -- $9.95
• Series 4 -- $12.22
• Series 1-4 (four-pack, 24 cards total) -- $34.95

Isabelle Nendoroid | $79.95

This Isabelle Nendoroid is probably the cutest Animal Crossing product you can buy. Good Smile's popular Nendoroid figurines come with numerous accessories and a stand. Isabelle comes with musical notes that attach to the stand, a clipboard, and a pen. The only downside here is the price. This Isabelle Nendoroid costs $79.95. The winter version is even pricier and harder to find.

Isabelle plush | $41

A wide assortment of Isabelle plushies can be found from a quick search. But I have to say, a fair number of them are less than great. This Isabelle plush is just about perfect. You can order now, but it'll cost you a steep markup on its original price. It's Prime-eligible, however.

GameStop will have Animal Crossing plushies in stock on March 20, including the Isabelle plush shown above, for $15 each. Unfortunately, you won't be able to pick which plush you get when ordering online; GameStop will send you a random one from the assortment.

Tom Nook plush | $17

When I first looked at this Tom Nook plush, I grimaced. It's not cute. But then I looked at Tom Nook again and remembered that he's not cute anyway. He's a hardworking but tired-looking raccoon who wants you to pay him back for those home renovations. Plush Tom Nook can look at you in dismay every time you're about to buy something you don't need online (not including this plush).

DJ K.K. Slider | $21

K.K. Slider is obviously the coolest Animal Crossing character, and this plush is further proof. Not only is he wearing a stylish hat and sophisticated glasses, but his headphones are casually draped around his neck while he scratches the record with his tiny paw.

Nook's Homes Mug | $12

This Animal Crossing-themed mug shows off your appreciation for the raccoon who makes all of your dreams possible. Is Tom Nook a design expert? That's up for debate, but he's all we have to help us make a home that's large enough to satisfy our hoarding desires. Orders currently won't ship until March 3, but that should still be enough time to sip from this cup while you play New Horizons.

K.K. Slider T-shirt | $23

We can't all be as cool as K.K. Slider, but we can celebrate the famous musician with this officially licensed graphic T-shirt. The shirt is available in men's, women's, and youth fits and comes in black, navy, olive, dark heather, and heather blue. This Brewster's The Roost Cafe shirt is a close second to K.K.'s shirt.

Japanese import accessories

The rest of the products on this list are imports from Play Asia. Shipping costs will vary depending on what you buy, but expect to add a decent chunk of change to the price. You'll also have to wait longer to receive your order. Items tend to take a few weeks to arrive when ordering from Play Asia, so just know that you'll probably be at least a month into your New Horizons journey before any of the following accessories land on your doorstep.

Note: Most of the accessories listed below have sold out, but there's a chance they will be restocked on release day.

Adventure Pack for Switch/Switch Lite | $27

This small Animal Crossing backpack has two pouches, one big enough to fit a Switch, the other designed for the Switch Lite. Whichever pouch you don't use for your console, you can use for games and accessories. Pre-orders are currently sold out, but the item might come back in stock before release.

Sold out

Switch storage bag | $30

This accessory features the same print as the Adventure Pack but more space. It looks like a cooler and comes with slots for the console, dock, a controller, and all of the cables. It's also sold out, though you might be able to score one if you check back when the item releases.

Sold out

Tote bag | $31

On the outside, it looks like a normal tote bag, but it has pouches for both the Switch and Switch Lite, making this tote a stylish travel bag for all of your Nintendo Switch needs. It's available to pre-order for $31 and ships March 31.

Sold out

Playstand for Switch and Switch Lite | $17

For when you want to use your Animal Crossing-themed Switch controller without playing on the TV, this playstand keeps the Animal Crossing vibes going and provides a snug cradle to prop up your console in tabletop mode. It's expected to ship March 31.

Sold out

Protector set collection

This silicon cover protects your Switch's screen and Joy-Con from the elements. You can flip the cover off the screen to play in handheld mode and even leave it on when docking your console. There are two designs to choose from, one that focuses on Animal Crossing characters and another that has a more scenic environment.

Switch

• See character design at Play Asia (March 20) -- SOLD OUT
• See environment design at Play Asia (March 20) -- SOLD OUT

Switch Lite

• See character design at Play Asia (April 30) -- $24
• See environment design at Play Asia (April 30) -- SOLD OUT

Carrying cases

Play Asia has a variety of carrying cases, both hard shell and soft, to pre-order for the Switch and Switch Lite.

Universal

• Handbag pouch (Switch/Switch Lite) -- SOLD OUT

Switch

• Hard case (March 20) -- SOLD OUT
• Smart pouch (March 20) -- SOLD OUT
• Quick pouch (March 20) -- SOLD OUT
  • Character design
  • Environment design

Switch Lite

• Slim hard case (March 20) -- $23
• Smart pouch (March 20) -- $23

Switch Lite covers

To protect your Switch on the go while showing off your Animal Crossing love, Play Asia has several cover options that snap onto the back of your Switch Lite.

• Shock resistant cover (March 20) -- $27
• Hard cover (March 20) -- SOLD OUT
• Semi-hard cover (March 31) -- SOLD OUT