Lego Kapp'n's Island Boat Tour review: "Absolutely blasted with personality"

GamesRadar+ Verdict GamesRadar+ Verdict TODAY’S BEST DEALS$23.95at Amazon$23.99at Best Buy$23.99at Target TODAY’S BEST DEALS$23.95at Amazon$23.99at Best Buy$23.99at Target TODAY’S BEST DEALS$23.95at Amazon$23.99at Best Buy$23.99at Target TODAY’S BEST DEALS $23.95at Amazon$23.99at Best Buy$23.99at Target $23.95at Amazon $23.95at Amazon $23.99at Best Buy $23.99at Best Buy $23.99at Target $23.99at Target Pros+Lovely customization options+Little touches give so much personality+Reasonably priced Lovely customization options Little touches give so much personality Reasonably priced Cons-Feels very middle-of-the-road, in all senses Feels very middle-of-the-road, in all senses Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Jump to:FeaturesBuildDesignShould you buy it?How we tested Jump to:FeaturesBuildDesignShould you buy it?How we tested The Lego Kapp’n’s Island Boat Tour set occupies a somewhat awkward place in the overall Animal Crossing Line. It’s not the pinnacle or headliner; that honor belongs to the Nook’s Cranny & Rosie’s House kit. It’s not even in second place, as the Isabelle’s House Visit set takes up that spot. But as far as bronze medal equivalents go? Kapp’n’s Island Boat Tour is honestly no slouch either, even if it won’t make it onto our list of thebest Lego sets. Lego Kapp’n’s Island Boat Tour: Features Swipe to scroll horizontallyPrice$29.99 / £24.99Ages6+Pieces233Minifigures2Product number77048 Swipe to scroll horizontally Price$29.99 / £24.99Ages6+Pieces233Minifigures2Product number77048 As with all of the other Lego Animal Crossing sets, Kapp’n’s Island Boat Tour recreates a small slice of what it’s like to play the actual Animal Crossing games. For this set’s purposes, that includes Kapp’n and his boat as well as several beachfront tiles with coconut trees and more. There’s a fishing pole, bamboo, a shovel, and more. There are even little blue spillover pieces with white bits placed on top that mimic what it looks like when the tide comes in and there’s a bit of white foam created. Lego Kapp’n’s Island Boat Tour: Build (Image credit: Rollin Bishop) Lego Kapp’n’s Island Boat Tour: Design (Image credit: Rollin Bishop) The minifigs themselves – Kapp’n and Marshal – remain rather adorable as with all of the rest of the Lego Animal Crossing line. The large, bulbous heads and shortened legs really work here to recreate something akin to the proportions of Animal Crossing characters, and I’ve yet to meet a Lego Animal Crossing minifig that doesn’t make me smile the first time. Kapp’n even comes with his own little sunglasses that can sit on top of his head, which seem like a must while he’s out on his boat. Island getaway(Image credit: Rollin Bishop)While there aren’t as many secrets in this kit, there are still plenty of nods to the games - you’ll find a DIY Recipe card and K.K. Slider book, for example. Island getaway (Image credit: Rollin Bishop)While there aren’t as many secrets in this kit, there are still plenty of nods to the games - you’ll find a DIY Recipe card and K.K. Slider book, for example. (Image credit: Rollin Bishop) While there aren’t as many secrets in this kit, there are still plenty of nods to the games - you’ll find a DIY Recipe card and K.K. Slider book, for example. That doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to love here. The little umbrella and lounge chairs, complete with a small Lego sandwich between them, are a nice touch. Kapp’n’s boat itself is absolutely blasted with personality from the coffee cup to the lantern to the way he sits next to the motor. There are even weeds on the ground in places, much like the video game itself. And a hermit crab! Should you buy Lego Kapp’n’s Island Boat Tour? (Image credit: Rollin Bishop) For a set that sits firmly in the middle of the pack of a larger line, and one that’s really a bit of a transitional one, it serves its purpose well. But I’d still likely recommend the bigger or smaller sets before I’d suggest this one. Buy it if… ✅You want a cute, authentic Animal Crossing set without spending too muchThis kit is as adorable as the others, but it’s very modest in terms of pricing. ✅You want a cute, authentic Animal Crossing set without spending too muchThis kit is as adorable as the others, but it’s very modest in terms of pricing. ✅You want a cute, authentic Animal Crossing set without spending too muchThis kit is as adorable as the others, but it’s very modest in terms of pricing. ✅You want a cute, authentic Animal Crossing set without spending too muchThis kit is as adorable as the others, but it’s very modest in terms of pricing. ✅You want a cute, authentic Animal Crossing set without spending too muchThis kit is as adorable as the others, but it’s very modest in terms of pricing. ✅You want a cute, authentic Animal Crossing set without spending too muchThis kit is as adorable as the others, but it’s very modest in terms of pricing. ✅You’ll mix and match setsThere’s a heady sense of customization behind Lego’s Animal Crossing range, and throwing a couple together will result in some really original builds. ✅You’ll mix and match setsThere’s a heady sense of customization behind Lego’s Animal Crossing range, and throwing a couple together will result in some really original builds. ✅You’ll mix and match setsThere’s a heady sense of customization behind Lego’s Animal Crossing range, and throwing a couple together will result in some really original builds. ✅You’ll mix and match setsThere’s a heady sense of customization behind Lego’s Animal Crossing range, and throwing a couple together will result in some really original builds. ✅You’ll mix and match setsThere’s a heady sense of customization behind Lego’s Animal Crossing range, and throwing a couple together will result in some really original builds. ✅You’ll mix and match setsThere’s a heady sense of customization behind Lego’s Animal Crossing range, and throwing a couple together will result in some really original builds. Don’t buy it if… ❌You only have room or money for one kitI’d argue that the cheaper and more expensive kits are better than this, so would recommend them instead if you were in the market for just one Lego Animal Crossing set. ❌You only have room or money for one kitI’d argue that the cheaper and more expensive kits are better than this, so would recommend them instead if you were in the market for just one Lego Animal Crossing set. ❌You only have room or money for one kitI’d argue that the cheaper and more expensive kits are better than this, so would recommend them instead if you were in the market for just one Lego Animal Crossing set. ❌You only have room or money for one kitI’d argue that the cheaper and more expensive kits are better than this, so would recommend them instead if you were in the market for just one Lego Animal Crossing set. ❌You only have room or money for one kitI’d argue that the cheaper and more expensive kits are better than this, so would recommend them instead if you were in the market for just one Lego Animal Crossing set. ❌You only have room or money for one kitI’d argue that the cheaper and more expensive kits are better than this, so would recommend them instead if you were in the market for just one Lego Animal Crossing set. How we tested Lego Kapp’n’s Island Boat Tour Disclaimer This kit was built over the course of a single session and took roughly an hour to complete. As well as highlighting any sections that were particularly difficult to construct, we also took note of any particularly enjoyable aspects. After the kit was finished, we considered the overall design and how it compares to other sets within the range. You can find out more about our process in our ‘how we test’ guide. 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