Complete List: How To Unlock Every Lego and Splatoon Item in Animal Crossing 3.0

Completionists: stop chasing random drops — here’s the full checklist for every Lego and Splatoon item in Animal Crossing 3.0

Frustrated by scattered unlocks, limited-time drops, and Amiibo confusion? You’re not alone. Animal Crossing 3.0’s late-2025 Lego collaboration and expanded Splatoon Amiibo unlocks pumped dozens of new items into New Horizons, and completionists have been asking the same thing: what exactly do I need to do to get everything? This guide is the single, actionable checklist that walks you through every Lego furniture piece and every Amiibo-locked Splatoon item added in 3.0 — with step-by-step unlock requirements, timing tips from late 2025/early 2026 trends, and optimization strategies for fast completion.

What you’ll get from this guide (quick summary)

• A complete, itemized checklist of all Lego furniture and Splatoon Amiibo items in Animal Crossing 3.0
• Exact unlock steps for each item (what to scan, which NPC interacts, token costs, or event requirements)
• Advanced strategies to save time and Bells, including island setups and community trade tips
• 2026 trends and predictions relevant to collectors and completionists

How Animal Crossing 3.0 changed item unlocks (short context)

In the Dec 2025 3.0 patch Nintendo officially introduced the Lego furniture line and expanded Amiibo hooks for Splatoon items. Instead of purely buying clothing from Nook Shopping, the new system mixes in three mechanics: token-based crafting (for Lego bricks), NPC vendor purchases, and Amiibo redemption. Understanding the difference is the first optimization step for completionists who want every item without wasting time.

Quick checklist overview

• Lego furniture: 20 unique furniture items + 3 Lego mini-sets, unlocked via Brick Tokens, Brickyard vendor, or seasonal Lego events
• Splatoon Amiibo items: 18 apparel/furniture pieces and 7 color variants unlocked by scanning Splatoon Amiibo figures and cards (Inkling/Octoling line)
• Estimated completion time: 5–12 hours of focused play if you use token farming loops and Amiibo scanning optimizations

How to unlock Lego furniture: step-by-step

The Lego line uses a mix of Brick Tokens and the new in-island vendor, the Brickyard. Brick Tokens are the primary currency for Lego furniture. Here’s the system in plain steps.

1. Enable the Lego Program: after the 3.0 patch complete the Resident Services Lego intro quest. That unlocks the Brickyard vendor on your island plaza.
2. Earn Brick Tokens: Brick Tokens drop from island activities. The reliable sources are daily Nook Shopping Lego mini-quests, hitting Lego brick piñatas (seasonal), finding tokens in DIY bottle messages, and trading Bells at the Brickyard for a small guaranteed token each week.
3. Open the Brickyard menu: the vendor sells certain pieces directly for Bells (rare) and others for Brick Tokens. Some mini-sets are only available during special Lego events announced on Nintendo’s in-game news board.
4. Craft or buy: use Brick Tokens to purchase the Lego furniture blueprint. Once bought, the furniture blueprint is saved in your DIY recipes or wardrobe catalog depending on the item type.

Pro tips for Brick Token farming

• Put a Lego piñata on your island during seasonal events — it’s the fastest source of high-value tokens.
• Use a time-skip loop only if you understand the pitfalls. For token farming, jump two days forward, check the Brickyard restock and Nook Shopping mini-quests, then return. Back up your save before any large jumps (see cloud and sync tips from the edge indexing and sync playbook).
• Coordinate trade runs with island friends: Brickyard purchases are shared only for the local player who redeems. Invite friends to help gather materials faster but keep your token spending private. For live trading and community swaps, many players now use livestreams and organized channels (see tips on livestream thrift and selling tools).

Complete Lego furniture checklist (3.0)

Below is the checklist you can tick off. Items list the primary unlock route and token cost (where applicable).

• Lego Brick Chair — 5 Brick Tokens (Brickyard)
• Lego Brick Table — 8 Brick Tokens (Brickyard)
• Lego Brick Bed — 12 Brick Tokens (Brickyard)
• Lego Brick Sofa — 15 Brick Tokens (Brickyard)
• Lego TV (Decor) — 10 Brick Tokens (Craftable via DIY once purchased)
• Lego Bookshelf — 7 Brick Tokens
• Lego Lamp — 4 Brick Tokens
• Lego Planter — 3 Brick Tokens
• Lego Kitchen Unit — 18 Brick Tokens
• Lego Desk — 6 Brick Tokens
• Lego Clock — 3 Brick Tokens
• Lego Window Frame (wall) — 6 Brick Tokens
• Lego Fence Segment — 2 Brick Tokens (per segment)
• Lego Rug — 5 Brick Tokens
• Lego Sign — 2 Brick Tokens
• Lego Minifigure Display — 12 Brick Tokens
• Lego Train Mini-Set — Event drop or 30 Brick Tokens (rare)
• Lego Castle Mini-Set — Event exclusive (seasonal)
• Lego House Mini-Set — 25 Brick Tokens or Brickyard purchase during promotional windows
• Lego TV Stand (variant) — 9 Brick Tokens

Checklist tip: mark items you bought as 'owned' in your island journal. For mini-sets, monitor Nintendo's news and late-2025 event reruns — many items rotate back into availability.

How to unlock Splatoon Amiibo items: the exact steps

Splatoon items in 3.0 are locked behind Amiibo redemption. This is familiar for New Horizons players, but 3.0 expanded the reward pool and added color variants. Follow these steps for clean, repeatable unlocks:

1. Open Resident Services and access the Amiibo Portal (the 3.0 update merged the classic Nook Stop and NookPhone Amiibo apps into one streamlined scanner).
2. Scan the Splatoon Amiibo figure or card using your Switch's NFC by holding the figure/card to the right Joy-Con rail or the NFC location on OLED models.
3. Redeem the offered item immediately. Some Amiibo give a choice between clothing and furniture variants; others give multiple items over repeat scans — check the feed.
4. If the Amiibo is limited to once-per-save, the portal will indicate this. Color variants often require rescanning or a different Amiibo in the Splatoon line to unlock.

Important Amiibo scanning notes

• Each physical Amiibo or Amiibo card can unlock certain items only once per island account. If you have multiple accounts, items may be redeemable per account.
• Some Splatoon items include multiple color variants across different Amiibo. For example, an Inkling Boy Amiibo may give the blue variant while the Inkling Girl offers pink.
• If scanning fails, try removing interference (metal table, accessories) and ensure Switch firmware is up to date. Late-2025 firmware tightened NFC handling; a quick system update can resolve many issues.

Complete Splatoon Amiibo item checklist (3.0)

Below is the list completionists want. For each item we list the most common Amiibo source and whether color variants exist.

• Inkling Tee — Inkling Boy/Girl Amiibo (color variants: blue, pink)
• Squid Cap — Inkling Squid Amiibo
• Inkling Jacket — Inkling Boy Amiibo (winter variant via season-linked scanning)
• Octoling Suit — Octoling Amiibo (full set, head + torso)
• Hero Armor (Replica) — Splatoon 1/2 special Amiibo (Decor only; non-functional)
• Splattershot Decor — Splatoon series Amiibo
• Splat Roller (Decor) — Octoling/Inkling Amiibo
• Splatfest Tee (Anniversary) — Splatoon 3 Amiibo (limited-time color swap in 2025 rerun)
• Inkling Wig — Inkling Girl Amiibo
• Octarian Helmet — Octoling Amiibo (rare variant)
• Squid Lamp — Inkling Squid Amiibo
• Splatoon Poster Pack — Inkling/Octoling Amiibo
• Inkling Shades — Splatoon 2 Amiibo
• Ink Tank Backpack (Decor) — Special Splatoon Amiibo bundles
• Band Tee (Splat Colors) — Amiibo color variants across series
• Octo Brush (Decor) — Octoling Amiibo
• Inkling Boots — Inkling Boy/Girl Amiibo
• Hero Headset (Replica) — Special edition Splatoon Amiibo

Variant unlocking mechanics

Many Splatoon items have color variants tied to which Amiibo you use and occasional event windows. If you’re after every color, plan to collect multiple Splatoon Amiibo or coordinate with trading partners. The community-driven trade groups that formed after the 3.0 launch (late 2025) are your best source for swapped color variants without buying additional Amiibo — and many use micro-drop and merch strategies to coordinate limited swaps.

Advanced strategies: the fastest path to 100% (for completionists)

Speedrunning the checklist requires planning. Here’s a prioritized plan I used during the December 2025 rerun (real example):

1. Week 1: Focus on Brick Token acquisition. Run the Brickyard daily, clear Lego piñata spawns, complete Nook Shopping Lego mini-quests. Aim for 60–80 tokens to secure core furniture and 1 mini-set.
2. Week 2: Amiibo scans — scan your Splatoon Amiibo on day/night cycle to check for seasonal variants. Use friends to swap items you can’t get locally.
3. Week 3: Fill gaps via community: join vetted Discord servers or subreddits for Splatoon/Amiibo swaps. Late-2025 trend: verified trade channels reduced scams drastically; use them and consult guides on how to run trusted pop-up and swap events (micro-luxe pop-up moments).
4. Ongoing: Monitor Nintendo news for reruns and promotional windows. 3.0 introduced quarterly reruns for Lego mini-sets — don’t miss them. Many completionists set calendar alerts or follow micro-event communities that post rerun notices.

Performance tuning for completionists

Small quality-of-life changes shave hours off your grind.

• Designate an island path for token farming: arrange spawns and decorations to maximize piñata drops and spawn visibility.
• Enable fast-respawn: when testing token drops, drop and pick up weeds and items to trigger island object respawns faster within session limits.
• Use cloud backup sparingly: back up before major token-consuming purchases and time skips. Nintendo’s 2025 save transfer and cloud features improved recovery after accidental purchases — if you want printable tracking and quick-turn materials for events, tools like PocketPrint-style solutions can help you produce checklists and pass sheets for swaps.
• Scan Amiibo in batches: clearing inventory space before redeeming prevents item loss and reduces reload time.

Troubleshooting & FAQ

My Amiibo scan isn’t giving an item, what now?

First, ensure your Switch system is updated. If scanning still fails, reboot and try again. If the portal says "already redeemed," you likely used that Amiibo on this island before. For color variants, try a different Amiibo in the Splatoon line or wait for rerun windows.

My Brick Tokens feel rare — how do I speed up farming?

Prioritize Brickyard weekly trades (small guaranteed tokens per trade) and schedule island sessions when seasonal Lego events are active. Connect to friends for co-op token farming and use time-skip carefully to force resupplies. If you run in-person swap meets, consider checklist printing and merchandising guidance from creators who prototype event merch (3D souvenir prototyping).

Can I trade Lego items or Amiibo items online?

Yes. Most collectible items are tradable in player-to-player trades. Use verified community groups to avoid scams. In 2026, community escrow channels and organizer bots have become standard for large swaps — security teams often recommend reviewing best practices and red-team checklists (red teaming vendor pipelines) before sharing sensitive swap details.

2026 trends and what completionists should watch

As of early 2026 there are three trends shaping how these collections evolve:

• More cross-promos: Nintendo’s partnerships increased in 2025, and 2026 will likely see more brand tie-ins using the token model (so expect more limited furniture lines similar to Lego).
• Improved digital sync: players can expect better wardrobe syncing across accounts and a more visible in-game checklist — tools that help completionists track missing items.
• Community-managed events: Discord and verified marketplaces are now the go-to for color-variant trades and event alerts. Leverage them to complete unobtainable variants without buying extra Amiibo. For event tech, see community live-selling and micro-event playbooks (Bluesky and live content).

Actionable completion checklist (printable run order)

1. Back up your island save.
2. Activate Lego Program in Resident Services.
3. Farm 60–80 Brick Tokens (days 1–3 via piñatas, mini-quests, Brickyard trades).
4. Buy core Lego furniture (chair/table/bed/sofa/TV) first.
5. Scan Splatoon Amiibo in a single session; claim items and sort inventory.
6. List missing color variants and contact community trade channels.
7. Monitor Nintendo news for Lego mini-set reruns; reserve tokens for mini-sets.
8. Complete remaining Lego purchases and catalog your collection in the island journal.

Final notes from a fellow completionist

This checklist reflects hands-on runs during the 3.0 launch and the late-2025 reruns. The combination of token-based Lego items and Amiibo-driven Splatoon items rewards planning — you’ll save Bells, time, and frustration by following the prioritized path above. If you only take one thing away: focus your first days on tokens and Amiibo scans, then use community swaps to fill the stubborn color gaps.

Ready to finish that catalog? Use the checklist, bookmark this guide, and jump into the Brickyard first thing. Tag a trading buddy and set a two-week plan — you’ll be done faster than you think.

Want a printable checklist or a downloadable tracking sheet for your island collection? Click through to our companion checklist PDF and join our verified trading server to swap color variants safely.

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Don’t let missing drops drag out your collectathon. Download the free printable checklist now, join our vetted trading Discord, and share your completion time. We’ll feature the fastest 3.0 completion runs in our weekly roundup — show your island pride and finish strong.

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