Here’s a custom Zelda Wii U Link amiibo
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 3 Comments
“PixelCollie” has created a new, custom amiibo based on Link’s appearance from Zelda Wii U’s E3 2014 teaser trailer. The figure features Link blue tunic, ponytail, and special bow.
PixelCollie explained how the project came together over on DeviantArt:
Modifying the figure itself was simple enough, all I had to do was remove his sword, shield and sheath, bend his arms into place and paint his tunic. I also removed his cap and sculpted his hair plus his little ponytail. The bow is where I had the most trouble. I can’t even tell you how many times I reglued and reglued it to try to make it stay in place… After like a week of tweaking it a million times, I FINALLY got it secure enough and set in place. I have to say though, the stress was totally worth it. The fun I had making this definetely outweights the difficulty. The bow itself is made from two master swords that were bent to make the base, and then I used clay to sculpt the details (the clay I used was Super Sculpey if anyone is wondering). The arrow is also made from clay + a piece of copper wire. I also removed the yellow pole thingy and replaced it with some rocks on the stand to hold him up. Oh, and I used some beige sewing thread for the drawstring and on the arrow.
This has to be right up there as one of the more impressive custom amiibo. A lot of work certainly went into this one!
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Splatoon – devs wanted to make something new and fun, amiibo, appealing to everyone, more
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 25 Comments
Nintendo Life has an extensive interview up with Hisashi Nogami, the producer of Splatoon. Nogami commented on a variety of topics, including the single-player campaign, amiibo, the game’s ability to appeal to different age groups, and more.
Excerpts from the interview are posted after the break. The full discussion can be read here.
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Shulk amiibo starting to show up at some GameStop stores again
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 3 Comments
Shulk has received a reprint, and so the amiibo is starting to reappear at some GameStop locations. You can try your luck with the store locator here. If you don’t see any nearby areas with Shulk available, I’d suggest keeping track of that link for the next few days.
Rumor: Jigglypuff amiibo sets records on Target’s site, another exclusive figure planned for wave 5
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 9 Comments
The folks over on the amiibo subreddit have posted rumored information about the performance of the Jigglypuff figure – supposedly from a verified source – as well as a tease for the future.
Regarding Jigglypuff, the amiibo’s product page on Target.com apparently received a million views when pre-orders went live. The second-highest viewed item in the site’s history only has 20,000 views.
It’s also being said that Jigglypuff pre-orders sold at 500 per minute, which makes it the fastest-selling item in Target.com history.
Last but not least, the same source claims that Target will have yet another exclusive amiibo for wave 5. This has not been revealed to members of the Target team at present.
A few more details about amiibo usage in Yoshi’s Woolly World
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments
Nintendo has shared additional details about how amiibo work in Yoshi’s Woolly World.
The company previously announced that you’ll be able to unlock Yoshi patterns based on characters like Mario and Donkey Kong. Although not every amiibo can unlock a pattern relating to the character, you’ll still be able to dress up Yoshi in new styles. That means Pikachu, Charizard, Greninja, Jigglypuff, and Lucario do work with the game after all. They just won’t unlock patterns based on the Pokemon.
All three Yarn Yoshi amiibo can be used to save your favorite pattern. The two Yoshi amiibo from the Smash Bros. and Super Mario series unlock Double Yoshi (just not one made of yarn).
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Australia and New Zealand seeing an amiibo restock
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 5 Comments
Nintendo is stocking several amiibo in both Australia and New Zealand. Earlier today, the company confirmed plans to bring back figures such as Little Mac, Captain Falcon, and the Wii Fit Trainer.
Nintendo wrote on Twitter a few hours ago:
Look who's returning! Villager, Ness, Little Mac, Captain Falcon…
Check with your local retailer for availability! pic.twitter.com/pWpDvTgkVS
— Nintendo AU NZ (@NintendoAUNZ) June 2, 2015
We really need a restock here in North America. There are a whole bunch of figures that are practically impossible to purchase at the moment!
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Art Academy: Home Studio’s eShop page lists amiibo support
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 2 Comments
Could Art Academy: Home Studio be receiving amiibo support? While it can’t be confirmed for sure just yet, that’s what an eShop listing is suggesting. Over on the North American Art Academy: Home Studio eShop page, amiibo is listed as one of its features. The title launches in just a few weeks, so Nintendo will probably need to make this known soon if it’s happening.
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Chibi-Robo!: Zip Lash boxart, amiibo will only be sold with the game
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 18 Comments
Today, Nintendo announced that Chibi-Robo!: Zip Lash is heading to North America in October. We also know that the related amiibo will be releasing in the U.S. as well.
There is something important to point out, however. In the Nintendo Direct Micro published today, it was stated that the amiibo will only be sold together with Chibi-Robo!: Zip Lash. In other words, you can’t buy the amiibo separately.
Check out the Chibi-Robo!: Zip Lash boxart above.
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Japanese Yoshi’s Woolly World amiibo bundle packaging
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Wii U | 2 Comments
In Japan, Nintendo will be releasing an amiibo bundle for Yoshi’s Woolly World. Check out the packaging image above.
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Iwata says he’s not done with Nintendo Directs, again apologizes for amiibo shortages
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 16 Comments
Nintendo president Satoru Iwata published a few messages on the company’s Japanese Twitter account following today’s Nintendo Direct.
Iwata first commented on how he did not host this latest broadcast. Rather than having him present, he turned to Mr. Morimoto from the PR department for the stream. Despite this, Iwata noted that has hasn’t quit doing Nintendo Directs. He just thought it might not be interesting to see a 55 year-old man present each time.
Iwata also addressed the amiibo situation as well. Once again, he apologized for amiibo shortages. He said that some figures will be re-produced, though this will take time to accomplish.
