Target apparently not taking anymore pre-orders for Rosalina & Luma amiibo
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 10 Comments
There were two very brief periods earlier this week when consumers could get online pre-orders in for the Rosalina & Luma amiibo over at Target. We didn’t mention that here since we assumed reservations would be available for a decent amount of time much like the Shulk, Meta Knight, and Lucario figures, which are exclusive to GameStop, Best Buy, and Toys “R” Us respectively. However, that’s apparently not the case.
Target’s PR team has provided the response below about the Rosalina pre-order situation:
“Rosalina Amiibo pre-orders were available on Target.com and based on guest demand, sold out quickly. Target stores and Target.com will begin to sell actual units on February 1, 2015.”
When asked if this means online pre-orders are finished for Rosalina, Target said: “That is correct”.
Toys “R” Us cancels a bunch of amiibo pre-orders, re-opens reservations for Lucario and more
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 14 Comments
Last night, Toys “R” Us went on an amiibo cancelling binge. I would know, as I received three such notices for Lucario, Pit, and Captain Falcon.
Strangely enough, several amiibo are now back in stock and are available for pre-order again – namely Lucario, Ike, and King Dedede. Hopefully Toys “R” Us doesn’t pull any additional stunts!
Rumor: Best Buy Canada rep suggets more retailer-exclusive amiibo planned
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 9 Comments
Four retailer-exclusive amiibo have already been confirmed for North America. Shulk will only be available at GameStop, Best Buy is the exclusive store for Meta Knight, Lucario is at Toys “R” Us, and Target has Rosalina and Luma.
This might not be the end of retailer-exclusive amiibo, sadly. Check out this message from one Best Buy Canada representative:
Having anything be retailer-exclusive isn’t what anyone wants to see. I guess we’ll see how this plays out!
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Miyamoto hints at amiibo support for Zelda Wii U, Star Fox Wii U
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 5 Comments
Will Zelda Wii U and Star Fox Wii U make use of amiibo? It certainly sounds like it.
During Shigeru Miyamoto’s recent interview with iJustine, he indicated that both titles will feature amiibo integration of some sort. Specifics were not shared, however.
Miyamoto said:
“I can’t really say just yet… but we do plan on doing something so that people who have amiibo will get some enjoyment out of having amiibo and using them in those games.”
More: Amiibo, interview, Shigeru Miyamoto, Star Fox Wii U, top, Zelda Wii U
Third wave of Amiibo figures set for a January release in Australia and New Zealand
Posted on 9 years ago by Patrick(@Patricklous) in News | 2 Comments
Late January, but January nonetheless. Nintendo of Australia and New Zealand announced today that the third wave of Amiibos will be available on store shelves on the 29th of January next year. This new line will feature Shulk, Sonic, Mega Man and Rosalina among other Smash Bros. characters. Unlike the United States release, which is still set for February, none of these figures appear to be exclusive to certain retailers.
More: Amiibo, Australia, New Zealand
Another One Piece: Super Grand Battle! X scan reveals new amiibo costumes
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 14 Comments
Another scan for Another One Piece: Super Grand Battle! X has popped up online, confirming new Nintendo costumes for the game through amiibo. They are as follows:
Nami – Wii Fit Trainer
Franky – Donkey Kong
Brook – Marth
Chopper – Kirby
Usopp – Yoshi
Nico Robin – Samus
Bandai Namco will kick off amiibo support for One Piece: Super Grand Battle! X sometime this winter.
Super Smash Bros. Wii U exhibition match to be held at Jump Festa
Posted on 9 years ago by Kirara Koneko(@KiraraKoneko) in News, Wii U | 0 comments
According to a tweet from Nintendo Japan, the next Jump Festa will see a Super Smash Bros. Wii U amiibo exhibition of sorts.
[???HP]??????????????? for Wii U ?????????? in ???????? 2015??????????????amiibo????????????????????http://t.co/u0ESVtteom
— ??????? (@Nintendo) December 16, 2014
More: Amiibo, Japan, Jump Festa, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Update: Back in stock – Shulk amiibo pre-orders sold out on GameStop
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 15 Comments
Update: Back in stock! Place an order here.
Pre-orders for the Shulk amiibo have already sold out on GameStop. This was the only retailer selling the figure in the United States, so there’s currently no alternative store where reservations can be placed. We can only hope that GameStop opens pre-orders again before Shulk’s launch in February!
One Piece: Super Grand Battle! X amiibo screenshots
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Screenshots | 1 Comment
[Feature] Me and my amiibo – Why Nintendo’s plastic gamble means more to me than I thought
Posted on 9 years ago by Kirara Koneko(@KiraraKoneko) in 3DS, Features, Game of the Month, Wii U | 5 Comments
Author: Kira
With the recent release of Super Smash Bros. Wii U and the 1st and 2nd wave of amiibo, I have started to reflect on how these little NFC “Figure Players” have added an entirely new dynamic to the series that we’ve never had during this franchise’s history. With the addition of the amiibo we’re given an array of new possibilities that add depth and scope to a game that already had quite a bit for a brawler, and even with other companies having already released similar types of “toy” peripherals we are seeing a whole new side to what the future might hold for video games.
