Animal Crossing: New Horizonsplayers are always coming up with ways to make their islands feel unique, and one strategy that is sometimes used is shopmaking. For example, oneAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsplayer has set up a special Build-A-Bear style store within their home, absolutely nailing their tribute to the stuffed animal maker.
Taking inspiration from Build-A-Bear with anAnimal Crossing: New Horizonscreation is fitting considering the real-world partnership between Nintendo and the company. Last year,Build-A-Bear released officialAnimal Crossingproductsbased on Isabelle and Tom Nook, with players able to purchased stuffed toys based on the two characters. With winter outfit options eventually released, too, the partnership could be deemed a success. Though the two characters proved to be popular, selling out and being restocked fairly quickly, one complaint was a lack of options to choose from. When it comes to the shop run by Reddit user SaltMineForeman, though, customers are spoiled for choice.
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While there are some stuffed bear items that can be collected withinAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, there are only a few options, which is a far cry from the actual Build-A-Bear. Fortunately, SaltMineForeman had the perfect substitute, as they used the many Gyroids added withinNew Horizons' 2.0 updatefor their shop. Calling it “Build-A-Gyroid,” the area looks just like one would expect a Build-A-Bear store to look like, as the Redditor knocked it out of the park when creating the room.
The 30-second clip provides a good look at the shop, with thesinging and dancing Gyroidsadding a lot to the vibe of the area. Alongside a cash register and counter, some computer screens can be seen, mimicking how customers can use some touch screens to pick the pieces for their Build-A-Bear toys. A container of toy capsules can be seen as well as a gumball machine, adding to the aesthetic and ensuring that the room looks more like a proper shop.
With such a wide array of colors andGyroid designs, it would make sense if a shop like this actually existed in theAnimal Crossinguniverse. Many would surely like to own some Gyroids of their own, as their singing can be delightful and their designs can be adorable. As for the player’s shop, many Redditors adored their work, with the post bringing in over 6,700 upvotes since it was initially posted. Some commenters even picked from the Gyroids on the wall, with Redditor UnderCoverDoughnuts wanting a Blue Bendoid.
With theAnimal Crossing: New Horizonscommunity sharing spectacular creations every day, the game has proven to have some impressive longevity. While it could be awhile beforea newAnimal Crossinggameis released, clever ideas like the Build-A-Gyroid shop could continue to keep theNew Horizonscommunity engaged for some time.
Animal Crossing: New Horizonsis available now on Nintendo Switch.
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