Highlights
- Gamer husband creates custom Animal Crossing-themed Nintendo Switch stand for his wife.
- 3D printing technology empowers gamers to personalize their gaming experience.
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons remains popular, with fans creating real-world items inspired by the game.
A gamer husband with a talent for miniature painting surprised his wife with a custom Animal Crossing-themed Nintendo Switch stand. Animal Crossing fans love making real-world creations based on their favorite game series, and this is a heartwarming example of what can be possible.
There have been Animal Crossing cookies and crochet dolls, and there is likely an endless stream of different creations that resourceful fans have made and shared online. It's no surprise that fans are pretty creative, as Animal Crossing by its very premise as a life simulation game encourages limitless creativity and imagination.
Redditor Metalgeargello shared the impressive 3D-printed stand, which is currently a work in progress, on r/AnimalCrossing. The design depicts a miniature island straight out of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, complete with a charming bridge and vibrantly colored trees. The stand showcases Metalgeargello's meticulous attention to detail, and he even went the extra mile to collect in-game color palettes to ensure the stand perfectly captures Animal Crossing's whimsical aesthetic. He shares that his wife is really passionate about Animal Crossing, and he wanted to support her fandom and make her happy, even though he himself isn't much of a gamer.
An Example of Impressive 3D-Printed Gaming Creations
Metalgeargello's creation highlights the growing popularity of 3D printing within the gaming community. 3D printing technology allows gamers to create custom controllers, figurines, and even elaborate accessories like the Animal Crossing stand. With a little imagination and technical know-how, 3D printing empowers gamers to personalize their gaming experience and showcase their love for their favorite titles. Many gamers with 3D printing setups have already created a number of things based on their favorite titles, and as the tech gets more sophisticated and people get more skilled and creative, the world will continue to see more amazing gaming-related projects.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons, which was released all the way back in March 2020, quickly became a global phenomenon during the pandemic and still is a favorite. The next Animal Crossing game is rumored for a 2026 release to possibly be an early title for the anticipated Switch 2, and there doesn't seem to be any real rush to replace the current popular title, even though its last expansion DLC Happy Home Paradise came out nearly three years ago in November 2021. Animal Crossing: New Horizons players seem to still be happy designing and constructing their current islands, but they may also already be clamoring for something new, as well.
Franchise Animal Crossing System Nintendo Platform(s) Switch Released March 20, 2020 Developer(s) Nintendo EPD Publisher(s) Nintendo Genre(s) Simulation Multiplayer Online Multiplayer , Local Multiplayer ESRB E for Everyone: Comic Mischief Expansions Animal Crossing: New Horizons — Happy Home Paradise Expand See at Nintendo eShopSee at Best BuySee at Walmart
