Amiibo

Posted on 9 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.

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Posted on 9 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.

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Posted on 9 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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Posted on 9 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:

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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Posted on 9 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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Posted on 9 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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Posted on 9 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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Posted on 9 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.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 1 Comment

Nintendo shared the first information on Fire Emblem If’s amiibo support during today’s Japanese Nintendo Direct. These characters based on the figures can appear in your town, and you can fight them/talk to them. If you defeat a Fire Emblem amiibo character, they’ll join your party.

Nintendo also showed off the new element in which you build your own castle and have teammates handle the shops – basically building your own town. It’s possible to change perspectives from up top to third-person person so you can see the town in 3D. You can also visit other friend’s castles/towns and obtain items.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 2 Comments

NintenDaan has shared a new unboxing video for the Jigglypuff and Greninja amiibo. Check it out below.

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