New Animal Crossing Character Magnets Set for August 2026 Release

Animal Crossing fans have a confirmed collectible to look out for in August 2026. Bandai’s new Chara-Magnets assortment turns 24 familiar characters into raised acrylic magnets, pairing each one with a themed memo card and soda-flavored gum. It is merchandise, not a newly announced game. That distinction keeps the story useful for players tracking gaming, gaming trends, entertainment coverage, and the latest game releases worldwide in 2026.

Meet the 24 Animal Crossing character magnets

Bandai lists 24 acrylic magnet designs in the assortment. Each magnet is approximately five millimeters thick, giving the character art a raised appearance. The official page presents the Collection as an Animal Crossing item made for display on magnetic surfaces and collecting with the included memo cards.

The lineup includes Tom Nook, Timmy & Tommy, Isabelle, K.K. Slider, Blathers, Celeste, Mabel, Sable, Brewster, Redd, and several villagers. With 24 separate designs, the assortment combines recognizable special characters with residents familiar to longtime players across the series.

Bandai schedules the product for August 2026 and recommends it for ages three and older. The listed price is 270 yen before tax, equivalent to approximately US$1.67, or 297 yen including tax, about US$1.83. Bandai notes that the exact date when stores begin selling the assortment may vary by retailer.

What comes inside each August 2026 pack

Every package contains one acrylic magnet, one memo card, and one piece of soda-flavored gum. Bandai says the memo cards use designs from the game’s message cards, and there are 10 designs in total. The cards can be paired with the magnets, adding a small display feature beyond the character piece itself.

The official listing places the assortment in confectionery sections at mass retailers and warns that availability can differ by store. It does not announce release details for markets beyond its listed domestic distribution. International collectors should therefore treat August 2026 as the confirmed product month while waiting for regional retailers or official Bandai channels to announce broader availability.

The timing also follows renewed activity around Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Nintendo released its free Version 3.0 update and Nintendo Switch 2 Edition in January 2026. The update added a resort hotel and Slumber Island activities. Those developments give the magnet collection a relevant gaming context, but they do not turn it into software news. The confirmed August release remains merchandise within gaming trends and franchise entertainment.

Why the Collection matters to Animal Crossing fans

Nintendo reported 49.91 million sales for Animal Crossing: New Horizons as of March 31, 2026. On Nintendo’s official Switch sales list, only Mario Kart 8 Deluxe ranks higher. That audience size provides context for interest in licensed Animal Crossing merchandise, although Bandai has not published a sales forecast for the magnets.

Fans following the top upcoming video game releases and game development news now have confirmed details. Bandai’s 24 Animal Crossing character magnets are scheduled for August 2026, with one magnet and one memo card included in each package. The Collection offers a small new piece of island charm, while any future Animal Crossing game announcement must still come through Nintendo’s official channels.