Nintendo Labo FAQ – box and Toy-Con sizes, durability of the cardboard, replacement-parts, more
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What if I lose some parts?
A good way to prevent this is by storing your Toy-Con parts together. For example, you could keep the smaller parts in any bag you happen to have handy.
The waveform and rhythm cards used with the Toy-Con Piano are easy to store by wrapping some string (not included) around them. Try placing the little bits that come out of the rhythm cards in a box to make them easier to keep track of.
Smaller parts such as knobs for the Toy-Con Piano or tools for the Toy-Con Robot can be stored inside the main Toy-Con they are used with.
Just to be safe, we recommend holding on to the cardboard sheets, even after the pieces have been removed from them. Then you can use the empty spaces left by the removed parts as stencils to trace for replacement parts.
Finally, if you need replacement materials, you’ll be able to purchase them starting April 20, 2018, at http://store.nintendo.com or by calling Nintendo Consumer Service at 1-800-255-3700.
Can I put the Toy-Con Robot suit on by myself?
At first it might be a little tricky to put on the Toy-Con Robot suit by yourself, but the included software shows you how to do it. Be sure to take a look before you try to wear the suit.
Are there two-player modes?
Most Nintendo Labo software is designed as a single-player experience. However, two-player modes are available for a couple of Toy-Con creations.
Two players can engage two Toy-Con RC Cars in a sumo-inspired competition, or race them against each other, using the two RC Cars included in the Variety Kit, one Nintendo Switch console, and two sets of Joy-Con controllers. (Nintendo Switch system sold separately; one set of Joy-Con controllers comes with the Nintendo Switch system, and the second set is sold separately.)
Two users, each with their own Toy-Con Robot, can battle one another on a single Nintendo Switch screen (additional Robot Kit and Joy-Con controllers required; sold separately).
Also, you can invent your own multiplayer games in Toy-Con Garage mode. It’s a lot of fun, so be sure to try it out.
How durable is the cardboard?
Nintendo Labo Toy-Con creations should last a long time when used and treated properly. If your creations do need repairs, you can often make them with common household materials like tape and glue.
Also, we recommend keeping the cardboard sheets, even after the pieces have been removed from them. You can use the empty space left by the removed pieces as stencils to trace and cut out spare parts from the empty bits of the remaining cardboard.
If needed, replacement materials can be purchased starting April 20, 2018, at http://store.nintendo.com or by calling Nintendo Consumer Service at 1-800-255-3700.
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Can I paint or decorate my Toy-Con projects?
Once the build is complete, you can make each Toy-Con creation your own by customizing it with paint, markers, stickers, and other accessories (customization tools and materials not included). The only limit is your imagination!
Careful, though: the Nintendo Switch system and Joy-Con controllers are electronic devices, so be sure to remove them from your Toy-Con creation before you decorate.
Pro tip on painting: Be sure to mix your paint with only a tiny bit of water to keep the colors vivid and the cardboard sturdy.
What is the extra sheet included with each kit for?
An additional sheet of engineered cardboard is included with each kit that you can use to customize your Toy-Con creations. For example, the sheet for the Variety Kit includes an additional roof for the Toy-Con House, while the sheet included with the Robot Kit includes a customization piece for the robot visor.
These extra sheets also include extra parts that you can use when inventing your own ways to play with the included Toy-Con Garage mode such as a piece of cardboard shaped like a person or Nintendo Switch screen covers. You can use these however you like!
Can children use the Toy-Con Garage mode?
Kids who experience the Make, Play, and Discover modes of Nintendo Labo will gain the knowledge and techniques they need to invent their own projects in Toy-Con Garage.
