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.
More: Amiibo, battle, highlight, NFC, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
This Marth amiibo seemingly given two swords due to manufacturing error
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 35 Comments
Because of low stock, Marth has quickly become one of the rarest amiibo. But now we’ve apparently seen one Marth figure that could be the rarest of them all.
Marth typically holds just one sword. However, GameSpot was sent photos of an apparent amiibo that features two swords, due to a manufacturing error.
We can’t officially confirm the validity of the photos, so we’ll go ahead and label this a rumor just to be safe. Though GameSpot does say that it has seen three videos showing the defective Marth with his two swords. Assuming it’s true, this is definitely a sweet-looking Marth!
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Rosalina & Luma amiibo confirmed as Target exclusive
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 8 Comments
Nintendo is parterning with Best Buy, GameStop, and Toys “R” Us for some exclusive amiibo releases. The Meta Knight, Shulk, and Lucario figures are exclusive to each of these stores respectively. It’s long been rumored that Rosalina & Luma would be another amiibo only available at one retailer, but we now have confirmation.
Rosalina & Luma will indeed be exclusive to Target as previously speculated. Pre-orders have yet to go live, but as soon as they do, we’ll be sure to let you know.
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Lucario amiibo pre-orders sold out on Toys “R” Us
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 5 Comments
Update 4: Andddd… gone again!
Update 3: (12/12/14) Back in stock yet again (thanks Greg).
Update 2: Gone again (thanks Chris G)!
Update: (12/9): Currently back in stock (thanks Luke K)! Pre-order here.
It’ll be a couple of more months before the wave three amiibo hit store shelves. However, the Toys “R” Us exclusive figure Lucario has already sold out on the retailer’s website. Whether or not additional stock will be made available before or at launch remains to be seen.
One Piece: Super Grand Battle! X getting amiibo support for costume unlocks
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 8 Comments
amiibo support is coming to One Piece: Super Grand Battle! X. Bandai Namco has revealed that the functionality will be used to unlock special costumes in the game. A Jump scan shows Luffy wearing Mario and Luigi costumes, Sanji wearing a Fox outfit, and Zoro in a Link costume.
Jump also shows how to unlock secret character Sabo. This can be done by entering a special cheat code on the start screen: L+R, BX, Left, Right, AY, Up and Down. View some footage of Sabo below.
Nintendo of America shares updated amiibo statement – some sold-out figures may return later
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 5 Comments
Nintendo of America has sent us an updated statement about the amiibo stock situation in the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. What the company says is actually encouraging, as the Big N notes: “Certain sold-out amiibo may return to these markets at a later stage.” Perhaps there’s some hope for Villager, Wii Fit Trainer, and/or Marth returning to retailers in the future.
In any case, here’s the full statement:
“Some amiibo were very popular at launch, and it is possible that some amiibo in the United States, Canada and Latin America may not be available right now due to high demand and our efforts to manage shelf space during the launch period. Certain sold-out amiibo may return to these markets at a later stage. We are continually aiming to always have a regular supply of amiibo in the marketplace and there are many waves of amiibo to come.”
Keep in mind that these comments do not come from a customer service representative. Rather, they’re from Nintendo directly.
Rumor: Some wave 2 amiibo delayed at GameStop, pre-orders closed, more talk of wave 1 discontinuations
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 11 Comments
An internal notice from GameStop provides some insight into the retailer’s handling of amiibo figures.
Regarding wave 2, Diddy Kong, Zelda, and Little Mac should be released over the next few days. However, Luigi, Pit, and Captain Falcon “have experienced a shipping delay and will not be available until late December.” Pre-orders for all wave 2 figures are now closed.
We’re also seeing more talk of discontinuations for wave 1 amiibo. Marth, Villager, and Wii Fit Trainer appear to be gone – as expected.
