Is There Any Actually Nice-LookingAnimal CrossingMerch?

For the fan whose merch taste skews minimalist, this unassuming apple plushie could easily be passed off as fall décor.

A little more practical than a plushie, gamerWoodsy, the primary data miner for theAnimal Crossing: Pocket Campcommunity on Reddit, likes this limited-edition journal, which he says is “nice for recording your activities” and making island-chore checklists, thanks to its “clean layout.”

A personalizedAnimal Crossingmug would make a “perfect” giftfor any player “who takes pride in their island,” saysSarah Cwynar, who runs theAnimal Crossinginspiration account@crossinginspirationon Instagram. The fruit, grass pattern, and town name can all be customized, too.

And for those drinking on the go, gamer and YouTuberErika Paigepointed us to thisNew Horizons–edition water bottle from Target. “I think the design of Tom Nook’s face on this water bottle is so cute yet understated,” says Paige, “and the symbolicAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsmint-green color on this water bottle is a really nice touch.”

For when your eyes need a screen break, here’s a 1,000-piece limited-editionNew Horizonspuzzle.

For serious players, Woodsy “really recommends” thisNew Horizonscompanion guide. “It’s extremely, thoroughly researched and is beautifully printed. It’s enormous and includes images of everything you could conceivably need, including interiors for every single villager — great for planning out which neighbors you want,” he says.

And for when you’re not playingAnimal Crossing, here’s aNew Horizons–themed carrying case to protect your Nintendo Switch Lite.

I own two of Nintendo’sAnimal Crossingamiibo figurines: Celeste and her brother, Blathers. Not only do they make for some cute, inexpensive bookshelf décor, they can also be used during gameplay with amiibo-compatibleAnimal Crossingtitles, includingNew Leaf, Amiibo Festival,andNew Horizons.

It wouldn’t be 2020 if someAnimal Crossing–inspiredface masksdidn’t made the list. “I love the design of these masks,” says Cwynar. She likes that they’re 100 percent cotton, come in different sizes, andare offered in six differentAC-themed designs.

New Horizonsplayers will instantly recognize the graphic on this tee, which comes recommended by Brooklyn-based artist and avidAnimal CrossingplayerAnnie Narrigan. “It’s always an unexpected joy to get merch in the mail from Wilbur and Orville, the Dodo brothers,” she says. “So it’s even more exciting to see someone making some of that merch real.”

If you’re looking for even more wearable merch, Etsy has you covered. I’ve been wearing this T-shirt since high school, and it’s still going strong. It’s not title specific, which is nice for those of us who play more than just the most recent title,New Horizons.

These unisex tees are another favorite of Cwynar, who likes that they’re “subtle enough” for everyday wear. “Only otherACplayers will know where it’s from,” she says, “and I love that!”

Serious fans may be tempted to splurge on thisNew Horizons–themed sundress from Australia-based Black Milk Clothing, which is, according to Paige, surprisingly stylish. “You can spot some iconicAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsitems in the pattern,” she says, like fruits, flowers, and the occasional villager, without screamingAnimal Crossing.

Byrd also likes theAnimal Crossing–themed embroideries from Etsy, which range fromvillager portraitstofurnitureand insects. The embroidery frames make “amazing holiday gifts,” she says, and they’re “another way to support a small creator and acquire unique, original artwork.”

For a more understated art print, Narrigan “loves” this one by Sarah Lasater. “I love seeing Sarah take on the struggle of digging holes and finding fossils, presents, or rare mushrooms in her own unique style,” she says.

“I stumbled on Abbie’s work recently and appreciate how positive and affirming it is amidst the dark cloud that was this year,” says Narrigan of this cheeryAnimal Crossingprint, which, she says, “actually saved me from spiraling on more than one occasion.”

For the player who has made millions from turnip stocks, we think this hand-crocheted Daisy Mae plushie would make a sweet addition to any WFH setup. (And though it’s handcrafted, it certainly doesn’t look it.)

This woodworked, customizableAnimal Crossingtitle card is “sort of a bonus for anyone who’s really passionate about the game,” says Byrd. It comes with a sawtooth hanger for easy installation, is made from solid poplar, and is “a really unique addition to your merch haul,” she says.

One of the few Nintendo-manufacturedgiftson this list is thisAnimal Crossingsticker book, which just so happens to be a favorite of Woodsy. “There’s a huge amount of stickers in there,” he says — over 800, to be exact — which makes it “perfect for decorating your Switch or anything else, whetherAnimal Crossing–related or not.”