Celeste
ani013 · Animal Crossing
New Horizons Wave 2 · 2024. Released in August as part of the second wave of LEGO Animal Crossing sets, following the massive success of the video game and the initial March wave.
Figure ID
ani013
Theme
Animal Crossing
Year Released
2024. Released in August as part of the second wave of LEGO Animal Crossing sets, following the massive success of the video game and the initial March wave.
Rarity
Uncommon. Currently exclusive to a single mid-range set. While not rare in the sense of production volume, she is a specific character figure that collectors often seek out individually.
Head
Custom molded red owl head specifically designed for Celeste. Features large white eyes with black pupils and white catchlights, pink cheek blushes, a bright yellow beak, and white feathery 'eyebrow' tufts. The back has the signature pink bow molded and printed.
Torso
Red torso with a white and pink argyle diamond pattern printed on a circular white chest patch. No back printing is visible behind the bow. Features red arms with black hands to represent feather tips.
Legs
Short, non-poseable red legs. Note that while official short legs are often plain, these feature small orange printing at the tips to represent her owl feet/claws.
Accessories
None included with the standalone figure in the image. In the context of her set, she is often accompanied by various astronomical accessories like a telescope or star fragments.
Color Scheme
Dominantly red with white, pink, and yellow accents. The palette is a 1:1 match for her Nintendo in-game appearance.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on a custom mold. The alignment of the argyle pattern on the chest and the facial features are precise. The leg printing for the feet is a small but critical detail.
Variants
None. This is currently the only version of Celeste produced by LEGO.
Condition Notes
The custom head mold is a point of concern for 'clutch power' over time. The printed beak is susceptible to paint rubbing if stored loosely with other bricks. The short legs have less surface area for connectivity.
Estimated Value
$5.00 - $8.00 USD (Used/New). Since the set is currently in production, the value is stable and tied to the cost of the source set divided by its character count.
Price (New)
Included in set 77053 (Fly with Dodo Airlines) which retails for $37.99 USD. This makes her roughly a $7.60 value within the retail box context.
Compatible Sets
77053 Fly with Dodo Airlines (2024).
Character Background
Celeste is an owl character from the Animal Crossing series. She is the sister of Blathers (the museum director) and is an astronomer who appears on clear nights to talk about constellations and shooting stars.
Design Notes
LEGO opted for a specialized head mold rather than a standard minifigure head to maintain the iconic silhouette of the character. This reflects modern LEGO's commitment to licensed accuracy over 'purist' minifigure shapes.
Similar Minifigures
Blathers (ani014), who shares a similar owl head mold base but with different colors/features, and other Animal Crossing residents like Tom Nook (ani001) or Isabelle (ani002).
Collectibility
High among Animal Crossing fans. As a beloved 'special' NPC (Non-Player Character), she holds more long-term appeal than generic generic villagers. Her collectibility will likely rise once set 77053 retires.
History
This figure marks Celeste's first appearance in LEGO form, part of the landmark partnership between LEGO and Nintendo that expanded from Super Mario to Animal Crossing in 2024.
Interesting Facts
Her bow is actually part of the head mold, not a separate accessory. Despite being an owl, her arms are standard minifigure arms rather than wing elements, allowing her to hold standard LEGO accessories.
Display Suggestions
Display her on a dark blue baseplate (to represent night) alongside a telescope and transparent neon-yellow studs to represent star fragments.
Modification Potential
Low due to the highly specific nature of the custom head mold. However, the argyle torso is useful for custom 'preppy' or sweater-wearing minifigures.
Overall Assessment
9/10 for character accuracy. A must-have for Animal Crossing fans and a great example of how LEGO translates stylized Nintendo geometry into physical plastic.