Distributed Items

Distributed Items are items sent to the Player from Nintendo using the Nintendo WiiConnect24 system, which enables the Wii to connect to the internet, even when it is in stand-by mode! The items are linked to real-time events in the real-world which do not exist in game, such as St. Patrick's Day which exists in the real-world but doesn't appear in Animal Crossing: City Folk as a celebrated event.

Distributed items are scheduled to be released usually during a 7-day period, where the item is received within the allotted time. Pete, the mail carrier, gives you the items attached as presents to letters, when you enter the game and will be standing outside to get the Player's attention. He will mention that the letters are from Nintendo, but some may be signed by special residents or out-of-game characters that appear in other Nintendo games. Other times, if it's not Pete, Wendell will give you one of his designs to commemorate a special occasion.

WiiConnect24 needs to be enabled both on the Wii and in the game, to receive the items.

The items that appear in game are listed below:

Red Pikmin Hat
The red Pikmin hat was released to commemorate the release of the '''[http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/New_Play_Control!_Pikmin_2 New Play Control! Pikmin 2]''' game. Pikmin 2 was first released on the Gamecube and was later released again for the Wii except with new controls that utilize the new Wii Remote functionality. It was first released in Japan on Christmas Eve 2008, and was later sent across the world in March. To celebrate this, Nintendo sent a letter with the hat attached as a present. The letter read:

Dear &lt;Player&gt;,

Look what bloomed in

celebration of spring's

beginning--a Pikmin hat!

It won't make you immune

to fire, but hopefully it'll

put a spring in your step!

Nintendo

Once the Player has received the hat, it can be bought from Tom Nook's Store for 400 Bells.

More information can be found here -- Pikmin in Animal Crossing

Top
The Top was the second DLC item to be released and was only available in Japan. It was available from January 1st until January 15th 2009. It did not spin or move in any way. The letter is as follows:

Dear &lt;Player&gt;,

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From the Nintendo team

Once the Player has received the item, it can be bought from Tom Nook's Store for -- Bells.

Chocolate Heart
The Chocolate Heart was available in Japan from February 14th through February 26th 2009 for Valentines day. The letter is as follows:

Dear &lt;Player&gt;,

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From the Nintendo team

Once the Player has received the item, it can be bought from Tom Nook's Store for -- Bells.

Girl's Day Wig
The Girl's Day wig was available in Japan from March 3rd through March 15th 2009 for the Japanese holiday Girl's Day. The letter is as follows:

Dear &lt;Player&gt;,

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From the Nintendo team

Once the Player has received the item, it can be bought from Tom Nook's Store for -- Bells.

Tokonama
The Tokonama was a Japanese exclusive item and was given out from March 17th thru April 2nd 2009. It is a piece of traditional Japanese interior decoration which displays a hanging scroll. The letter is as follows:

Dear &lt;Player&gt;,

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From the Nintendo team

Once the Player has received the item, it can be bought from Tom Nook's Store for -- Bells.

Shamrock Hat
The shamrock hat was released to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. It was distributed to North America and Europe on the 17th March and could be obtained until the 30th March 2009. It is considered to be one of the game's Lucky Items. The letter Nintendo sent out read:

Dear &lt;Player&gt;,

We found this little

treasure hidden at the end

of a rainbow. No promises,

but it should keep you safe

from pinches.

Nintendo

Once the Player has received the hat, it can be bought from Tom Nook's Store for 1,600 Bells.

Nintendo DSi
The Nintendo DSi seat (or bench, as some call it) was distributed to North America and Europe. There are two versions, a white one (sent to Europe) and a black one (sent to North America). It was released to celebrate to launch of the new Nintendo DSi handheld console, the predessor of it being the Nintendo DS Lite. It was available to receive between the 3rd April to the 16th April. The letter reads:

Dear &lt;Player&gt;,

Happy Nintendo DSi Day!

With this nifty piece of

furniture, you can

celebrate the occasion by

sitting around!

Nintendo

Once the Player has received the Nintendo DSi, it can be bought from Tom Nook's Store for 18,900 Bells.

Flamenco Set
The flamenco set was distributed as two items, the flamenco dress and the flamenco hat. These items were distributed as part of the Feria De Abril event, which is a fair in Spain. The items were given out to Europe. They were available from April 24th to May 3rd

Flamenco Dress
The first item you can receive out of the set is the flamenco dress, which is a PRO design. It is given to the Player by Wendell, who waits outside the Players house when starting a game. He will grab the Players attention, asking the Player to have a look at a new design he has created with a typical Yes/OK or No answer. Agreeing to see the outfit will prompt you to replace a current design with it.

Flamenco Hat
The flamenco hat is gained after receiving the flamenco dress, by talking to Pete as you leave the house. He will be standing outside as per usual, waiting for you start the game and will give you a letter from Nintendo. The letter reads:

Dear &lt;Player&gt;,

It's festival time in the

south of Spain! With this

traditional flamenco hat

you're all set for a

fabulous fiesta! Olé!

From the Spainish Staff

You can achieve the flamenco hat by saving and starting the game after receiving the flamenco dress from Wendell. It may also be possible to enter the house and leave immediately, to have Pete stand outside.

Once the Player has received the hat, it can be bought from Tom Nook's Store for 1,600 Bells.

Model Bus
The model bus was distributed to North America and Europe as part of the Teacher's Day celebrations. It is a model replica of the bus that takes you to and from the City. It was made available between 5th May - 19th May. The letter reads:

Dear &lt;Player&gt;,

Don't miss the bus! This

bus takes you to the city,

but most other buses take

you to another important

place! Happy Teacher

Appreciation Week!

Nintendo

Once the Player has received the model, it can be bought from Tom Nook's Store for 3,200 Bells.

Green Headgear
The green headgear was distributed to Europe. It was released for the run-up of the new Nintendo Wii game, Punch-Out!!. It is part of a series of boxing games, the NES Punch-Out!!, the SNES Super Punch-Out!! and the new Wii game, which returns to the NES name, Punch-Out!! Little Mac appeared in Super Smash Bros. Brawl as an assist. trophy. The headgear is similar to the Little Mac's, and the hair colour depends on the colour of the Player's hair. It was made available between 22nd May - 5th June. The letter reads:

Dear&lt;Player&gt;,

I've been training for my

comeback and I need your

help! Wear my headgear

with pride so you can roll

with the punches!

From Little Mac

Once the Player has received the headgear, it can be bought from Tom Nook's Store for 800 Bells.

Sandcastle
The sandcastle was distributed to Europe as the winning entry of the Summer Competition held by Nintendo Europe. It was released for the summer and was made available between 21st June and 5th July. The letter reads:

Dear &lt;Player&gt;,

Summer is here, so why not

bring the beach back home

today? This sandcastle,

winner of our European

summer item competition,

will set the tone for sure!

From the Nintendo Team

Once the Player has received the item, it can be bought from Tom Nook's Store for 400 Bells.

Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower lamp was distributed to European players for Bastille Day in France, which celebrates the storming of the Bastille (prison) which played a major part in the French Revolution. It was released and made available between 14th July and 27th July. The letter reads:

Dear &lt;Player&gt;,

In France we celebrate

Bastille Day on 14 July.

Will you celebrate with us?

This model tower will

shine a light on any party!

From the French staff

Once the Player has received the item, it can be bought from Tom Nook's Store for 4,000 Bells.

GameCube Chest
The GameCube chest (also known as the 'Gamecube dresser when traded to an American system), was distributed to European players for the summer holidays. It was released and made available between 15th and 29th August. The letter reads:

Dear &lt;Player&gt;,

We know you like to play

games, so we've prepared

a special treat for you:

a chest of drawers shaped

Like a Nintendo GameCube!

We hope you like it.

From the Nintendo team

Once the Player has received the item, it can be bought from Tom Nook's Store for 15,000 Bells.

Wii Locker
The Wii locker was distributed to players to celebrate the third anniversary of the Nintendo Wii console. It was released and made available between 19th November and 3rd December.

Dear &lt;Player&gt;,

Celebrate the third

anniversary of the global

Wii launch by decorating

your house with this

impressive Wii locker! Does

it remind you of anything?

From the Nintendo team

Once the Player has received the item, it can be bought from Tom Nook's Store for 1,600 Bells.

Anniversary Cake
The anniversary cake was distributed to celebrate the one year anniversary of the release of Animal Crossing: City Folk (including Let's Go To The City). It was available to download in America on 15th November to 24th November, and in the United Kingdom it was available between 5th December until the 21 st December. The letter is as follows:

Dear &lt;Player&gt;,

It's been a whole year

since Animal Crossing:

Let's Go To The City was

launched! Help us

celebrate with this

delicious-looking cake!

From the Nintendo team

Once the Player has received the item, it can be bought from Tom Nook's Store for 4,000 Bells.

Festive Wreath
The festive wreath was distributed to celebrate Christmas. It was available to download on 24th to 30th December. The letter is as follows:

Dear &lt;Player&gt;,

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From the Nintendo team

Once the Player has received the item, it can be bought from Tom Nook's Store for 1,280 Bells.

Fedora Chair
The Fedora Chair was distributed to North America from 1/8/10 to 1/22/10. It was created to celebrate hat day. The letter is as follows:

Dear &lt;Player&gt;,

Got a bad case of bed

head? You're in luck,

because it's Hat Day!

Stand next to this fedora

chair and no one will even

notice your scruffy hair!

Nintendo

Once the player has recieved the item it can be bought from the catalog for 3,200 Bells.

Election Poster
The election poster was distributed to in early November for election time in North America. The letter is as follows:



Dear &lt;Player&gt;,

It's that time of the year

again when we rally around

our favorite candidate and

try to wrangle up more

votes. In this town, the

choice is clear!

Nintendo

Once the Player has received the item, it can be bought from Tom Nook's Store for 4 Bells.

Dolphin Model
The Dolphin model was distributed in America, celebrating the first manned lunar landing. It was a blue version of Captain Olimar's ship from the nintendo game, Pikmin and was available from July 20th to August 3rd. The letter is as follows:

Dear &lt;Player&gt;,

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From the Nintendo team

Once the Player has received the item, it can be bought from Tom Nook's Store for 8,000 Bells.

Nintendo DS Lite
The Nintendo DS Lite was distributed to celebrate the anniversary of Wild World. It was available from 12/5/09 to 12/19/09. The letter is as follows:

Dear &lt;Player&gt;,

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From the Nintendo team

Once the Player has received the item, it can be bought from Tom Nook's Store for 16,800 Bells.

Shopping Cart
The shoppig cart was distributed for black friday and was available from 11/27/09 to 12/3/09. The letter is as follows:

Dear &lt;Player&gt;,

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From the Nintendo team

Once the Player has received the item, it can be bought from Tom Nook's Store for 3,980 Bells.

Pile of Leaves
The pile of leaves was distributed for autumn and was available from 9/25/09 to 10/9/09. Once placed in the home the player can walk trough it and it will make crunching sounds. The letter is as follows:

Dear &lt;Player&gt;,

Autumn is finally here!

The air will start to get

crisper and soon the

leaves will change colors

and fall to the ground... or

maybe they already have?

Nintendo

Once the Player has received the item, it can be bought from Tom Nook's Store for 400 Bells.

More Distributed Items
The following Distributed items were released in North America but may have been released elsewhere. They include:


 * Snowman Head - Winter Snowman_head.jpg
 * Hopscotch Floor - Back to school time Hopscotch_floor.jpg