It can be tough finding last-minute presents for gamers, but thankfully Lego has done us all a solid and slashed the price of some rather lovely Animal Crossing kits that'd make for excellent gifts.
As part of its Christmas sale, the brick-builders from Billund have reduced costs on a variety of kits by up to 50% at the Lego store. While a few offers caught my eye (like the droid-focused Star Wars advent calendar at a fraction of the normal price, meaning you can get ahead of next year's festive period), the Animal Crossing discounts fully seized my attention. More specifically, Bunnie's Outdoor Activities is a very sweet but affordable kit that makes the perfect last-minute gift or stocking filler... and it's currently £10.79 at Lego instead of the usual £18. Similarly, the more impressive Town Hall model is also reduced - providing you with a centrepiece for a lot less than normal. That's better value than we often see for the best Lego sets.
As noted in our Lego Bunnie's Outdoor Activities review, "if you're unsure of whether you want to commit to Lego Animal Crossing or if you are hunting down a playset for your kids, Lego Bunnie's Outdoor Activities is ideal. It's a quick, straightforward build that's overflowing with charm." Personally, I love how well it captures the feel of your randomly-generated islands in the game - exploring its waterfalls and woodlands while tracking down bugs, fruit, fish, or other collectibles is a huge part of the appeal for me.
Plus, that even more affordable price as a result of the Christmas sale just adds to the bargain; we're getting to impulse-purchase territory.
As for the Town Hall, our Lego K.K's Concert at the Plaza review felt it could have been more detailed on the whole but still served as an excellent centrepiece to your Animal Crossing collection. And with just over £20 off, the value goes up enough to excuse some shortcomings.
It's unclear how long these sales will go on for, so if you're tempted, I'd recommend acting fast - especially if you want to avoid missing out on final shipping dates.
For more present ideas, why not check out our guide to gifts for gamers? If you're shopping for Nintendo fans, you can also find the best Nintendo gifts here.
