The popularity of theAnimal Crossingfranchise really boomed with the release ofAnimal Crossing: New Horizonson Nintendo Switch, causing an influx of unique fan creations. One player has decided to celebrate their love ofAnimal Crossing: New Horizonswith an impressive leaf case that can hold several Nintendo Switch game cartridges.
Reddit user Ikyboi101 recently posted a brief clip of their 3D printed model of an item leaf fromAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsas it opens up to reveal slots to insert Nintendo Switch games into like many other cases. The item leaf has been a memorable logo from theAnimal Crossingtitles since the very first one released, and they have appeared in each of the games along the way. Unlike the tools, accessories, crafting items, andclothing inAnimal Crossing: New Horizonswhich have their own inventory indicators, the many furniture sets are represented by the item leaf which may be what inspired this creation.
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Ikyboi101’s clip starts with the Nintendo Switch leaf game case being picked up and opened to show how easily the two 3D printed pieces come apart to provide access to the cartridges inside. TheAnimal Crossing: New Horizons-inspired leaf can contain up to ten Nintendo Switch games, as well as threeMicroSD cardsthat are capable of holding their own downloaded games. The item leaf is slowly spun around to show that it doesn’t come apart unintentionally thanks to a few magnets, which highlights the glossy finish to the case made of green filament.
In order for Ikyboi101 to get the proper size to use for theNintendo Switch cartridgesto fit into, they went through multiple iterations to perfect the dimensions. Because the case uses magnets to stick together effectively, Ikyboi101 also noted that neither the cartridges nor MicroSD cards are negatively impacted by the magnetism to dispel concerns about data wiping. According to Ikyboi101, they’ve also 3D printed a Triforce case that they may be willing to recreate forLegend of Zeldafans that go to their Etsy shop.
Many Reddit users took to Ikyboi101’s Nintendo Switch game case to express their enthusiasm for the idea, while some suggested they’d buy their own off Ikyboi101’s Etsy. SomeAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsplayers had further ideas for Ikyboi101, such as crafting one ofthe many Gyroids ofNew Horizons, bell bag, fossil, star fragment, and message in a bottle inventory indicators, somethingLegend of Zelda-related, or aKingdom Hearts3D printing, all of which Ikyboi101 hinted interest at.
Animal Crossing: New Horizonsis available now for Nintendo Switch.
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