Online reports are circulating that The LEGO Group will not continue licensed sets for Animal Crossing and Sonic the Hedgehog into 2027, and that remaining sets tied to those franchises may be retired.
The claims first surfaced in fan communities and were highlighted by a tip credited to SonicGalaxy27; The LEGO Group has not issued an official statement to confirm the reports.
Background and context
Animal Crossing is a life-simulation series developed by Nintendo EPD and published by Nintendo, with the most recent major entry, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, released for Nintendo Switch on March 20, 2020.
Sonic the Hedgehog is a long-running platforming franchise developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega, with entries across multiple platforms including recent releases on Nintendo Switch and other consoles.
The LEGO Group has partnered with entertainment brands and video game properties in the past (for example, the LEGO Super Mario line launched in 2020), making licensed video-game-themed sets a recurring part of its product portfolio.
What the online reports say (rewritten)
Fan reports state that no new LEGO Animal Crossing or LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog sets have been marked by The LEGO Group for release in 2027, and that the remaining sets for both franchises are being prepared for retirement.
A community tip credited to SonicGalaxy27 brought the claims to broader attention.
These reports are based on listings and community-tracked inventories and currently lack direct confirmation from The LEGO Group or official retail channels.
Verified facts and how to verify
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons was released on March 20, 2020, for Nintendo Switch (developer: Nintendo EPD).
- Sonic Team develops the Sonic franchise, published by Sega; Sonic titles continue to appear on Nintendo Switch along with other platforms.
- The LEGO Group frequently issues licensed lines and, over time, individual sets are discontinued or phased out; collector communities often track availability and retirement notices via official LEGO store listings and major retailers.
What to watch for
As of this report, The LEGO Group has not published a press release or update confirming the status of either franchise’s LEGO line.
Readers seeking confirmation should monitor The LEGO Group’s official press site, product pages on the LEGO online store, and announcements from authorized retailers.
If an official retirement or a new product slate is announced for 2027, that information will provide definitive confirmation beyond current community reports.
We will update this story when The LEGO Group or authorized retailers provide official confirmation or additional details.
The claims first surfaced in fan communities and were highlighted by a tip credited to SonicGalaxy27; The LEGO Group has not issued an official statement to confirm the reports.
Background and context
Animal Crossing is a life-simulation series developed by Nintendo EPD and published by Nintendo, with the most recent major entry, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, released for Nintendo Switch on March 20, 2020.
Sonic the Hedgehog is a long-running platforming franchise developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega, with entries across multiple platforms including recent releases on Nintendo Switch and other consoles.
The LEGO Group has partnered with entertainment brands and video game properties in the past (for example, the LEGO Super Mario line launched in 2020), making licensed video-game-themed sets a recurring part of its product portfolio.
What the online reports say (rewritten)
Fan reports state that no new LEGO Animal Crossing or LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog sets have been marked by The LEGO Group for release in 2027, and that the remaining sets for both franchises are being prepared for retirement.
A community tip credited to SonicGalaxy27 brought the claims to broader attention.
These reports are based on listings and community-tracked inventories and currently lack direct confirmation from The LEGO Group or official retail channels.
Verified facts and how to verify
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons was released on March 20, 2020, for Nintendo Switch (developer: Nintendo EPD).
- Sonic Team develops the Sonic franchise, published by Sega; Sonic titles continue to appear on Nintendo Switch along with other platforms.
- The LEGO Group frequently issues licensed lines and, over time, individual sets are discontinued or phased out; collector communities often track availability and retirement notices via official LEGO store listings and major retailers.
What to watch for
As of this report, The LEGO Group has not published a press release or update confirming the status of either franchise’s LEGO line.
Readers seeking confirmation should monitor The LEGO Group’s official press site, product pages on the LEGO online store, and announcements from authorized retailers.
If an official retirement or a new product slate is announced for 2027, that information will provide definitive confirmation beyond current community reports.
We will update this story when The LEGO Group or authorized retailers provide official confirmation or additional details.
